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Releasing two Poncho Sanchez titles under Conga Caliente in 2002 seems like a perfect way to mark the 20th year of the percussionist's relationship with Concord Picante. Both Fuerte from 1988 and La Familia from 1989 showcase Sanchez and friends on a number of excellent compositions. Although a large group of players fills each band, an infectious blend of flutes, pianos, and of course congas creates a light, atmospheric sound. On Fuerte, the arrangements create contagious rhythm on pieces like "Baila Mi Gente" and "Co Co My My" by carefully weaving each instrument into an intricate tapestry. On "Alafia," Kenny Goldberg's tenor propels the band forward while Sanchez and bongo player David Romero provide a steady pulse and rhythm-filled underpinning. La Familia utilizes an even larger horn section while still managing to maintain an uncrowded style. There's a fun take on Thelonious Monk's "Well You Needn't" and a raucous version of the funky, sexist "Let a Woman Be a Woman, Let a Man Be a Man." The liner notes from the original albums aren't overly detailed, but do provide a good rundown on each tune. Conga Caliente offers an hour and a half of fiery Latin music and will serve as a fine primer on Sanchez.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
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Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Charlie Otwell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 Concord Picante, Inc.
Johnny Burke, Author - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1988 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Kenny Goldberg, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Kenny Goldberg, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 Concord Picante, Inc.
Chris Long, Producer, Recording Producer - Sal Cracchiolo, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Hall, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Edwards, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Poncho Sanchez, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Otwell, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Estalisnao Servia, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Goldberg, Flute, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Ramon Banda, Drums, Percussion, Timbales , AssociatedPerformer - Keith Seppanen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Horn, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Hermann, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Art Velasco, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - David Romero, Percussion, Bongos, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Banda, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 Concord Picante, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Charlie Otwell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 Concord Records, Inc.
CARL E. JEFFERSON, Producer, Executive Producer - Chris Long, Producer - Sal Cracchiolo, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Hall, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Edwards, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Poncho Sanchez, Conga, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Otwell, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Goldberg, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Orwell, ComposerLyricist - Ramon Banda, Timbales , AssociatedPerformer - Keith Seppanen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Hermann, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Art Velasco, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - David Romero, Unknown, Other - Tony Banda, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
℗ 1988 Concord Records, Inc.
Clifford Brown, ComposerLyricist - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1988 Concord Records, Inc.
DISC 2
ALLEN SIDES, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eric Rudd, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Edwards, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Poncho Sanchez, Percussion, Conga, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Otwell, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Orwell, ComposerLyricist - Ramon Banda, Drums, Timbales , AssociatedPerformer - George Horn, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Romero, Percussion, Bongos, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Banda, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Allen Farnham, Producer, Assistant Producer - Carl Jefferson, Producer, Recording Producer
℗ 1989 Concord Picante, Inc.
Eddie Palmieri, ComposerLyricist - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Concord Picante, Inc.
Bobby Woodlen, ComposerLyricist - Grace Sampson, ComposerLyricist - Mario Bauza, ComposerLyricist - Ned Washington, ComposerLyricist - Gary Foster, FeaturedArtist - Bronislaw Kaper, ComposerLyricist - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Kenny Goldberg, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Kenny Goldberg, ComposerLyricist - George Balmaseda, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 Concord Picante, Inc.
Thelonious Monk, ComposerLyricist - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Charlie Otwell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist - Tom Casey, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Paul Francis Webster, ComposerLyricist - Gary Foster, FeaturedArtist - John Mandel, ComposerLyricist - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Arlester Christian, ComposerLyricist - Poncho Sanchez, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Concord Records, Inc.
Album review
Releasing two Poncho Sanchez titles under Conga Caliente in 2002 seems like a perfect way to mark the 20th year of the percussionist's relationship with Concord Picante. Both Fuerte from 1988 and La Familia from 1989 showcase Sanchez and friends on a number of excellent compositions. Although a large group of players fills each band, an infectious blend of flutes, pianos, and of course congas creates a light, atmospheric sound. On Fuerte, the arrangements create contagious rhythm on pieces like "Baila Mi Gente" and "Co Co My My" by carefully weaving each instrument into an intricate tapestry. On "Alafia," Kenny Goldberg's tenor propels the band forward while Sanchez and bongo player David Romero provide a steady pulse and rhythm-filled underpinning. La Familia utilizes an even larger horn section while still managing to maintain an uncrowded style. There's a fun take on Thelonious Monk's "Well You Needn't" and a raucous version of the funky, sexist "Let a Woman Be a Woman, Let a Man Be a Man." The liner notes from the original albums aren't overly detailed, but do provide a good rundown on each tune. Conga Caliente offers an hour and a half of fiery Latin music and will serve as a fine primer on Sanchez.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 19 track(s)
- Total length: 01:35:35
- Main artists: Poncho Sanchez
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Concord Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2002 Concord Records, Inc. ℗ 2002 Concord Records, Inc.
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