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SFJAZZ Spring Season 2007 • March 8-June 23, 2007
Poncho Sanchez

"Conga Caliente"

Poncho Sanchez

Saturday, March 17 • 8pm

  • $65
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    • “As Elvis is to rock…Poncho is to salsa.” – Los Angeles Times

    Grammy-winning percussionist and band leader Poncho Sanchez takes the stage with his patented blend of jazz, son, funk, classic R&B, and more—music that “bristles with percussive élan, ensemble precision, and inspired soloing” (JazzTimes). Read Complete Program Notes

    Personnel:
    • Poncho Sanchez, congas
    • George Ortiz, timbales
    • Tony Banda, bass
    • Ron Blake, trumpet
    • Javier Vergara, sax, alto and tenor
    • Francisco Torres, trombone
    • Joseph DeLeon, bongo, percussion
    • David Torres, piano

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