Poncho Sanchez News

Latin percussionist Poncho Sanchez is celebrating his 58th birthday today, October 30th, with a brand-new CD.

Poncho Sanchez is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero . In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul.

Mixing international talent and primo musicians from the Comox Valley, the Waverley is proud to host the Luzna Orchestra, Friday, September 11th.

Thousands are expected to converge on Old Town Temecula for the sixth annual Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival on July 10, 11 and 12.

The Cumberland Hotel will be offering something a little bit different and slightly spicier than usual to their regular clientele this Friday: an evening with the Luzna Orchestra.

Latin music gets a jump on the summer festival season in a big way this weekend.

Most bandleaders audition musicians one at a time. Poncho Sanchez is auditioning entire symphony orchestras.

Sometimes when you least expect it, life deals you pleasant surprises. Prepare to be surprised this weekend at the Toyota Pops, when Latin music legend Poncho Sanchez and his band teams up with the Pops orchestra.

Bob Karlovits can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7852. Whether playing soul or salsa, Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band attack their music with a take-no-prisoners intensity.

Cindy Wilson, left, Kate Pierson, center, and Fred Schneider of The B-52s perform during the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 2007.

Bob Karlovits can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7852. Poncho Sanchez is humble when he talks about being the kingpin percussionist in Latin jazz.