Name: Afro-Cuban Fantasy by Poncho Sanchez
Brand: Poncho Sanchez
SKU: 013431484721
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

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Our resident Latin jazz classicist comes up with a good concept -- evoking the memories of non-Latino Afro-Cuban music pioneers Stan Kenton, Shorty Rogers and Cal Tjader -- and better still, delivers great music unfettered by any hint of routine. The Sanchez octet does so by simply being itself, without trying to imitate its subjects (if anything, the sound leans closest to Poncho's mentor Tjader, but not too close), getting off on material that they clearly relish. The program is a mix of tunes associated with these artists and some often first-rate originals by Poncho and his pianist David Torres. Torres' romping guajira "Subway Harry" (complete with very realistic sound effects) is especially good; even better is his beautifully harmonized "Afro-Cuban Fantasy." Guest vocalist Dianne Reeves does affecting work on "Morning," "Darn That Dream," and "I Remember Spring," and trumpeter/flugelhornist Sal Chacchiolo, trombonist Francisco Torres, and reedman Scott Martin have several nice solo moments -- as does, of course, Poncho the conguero. ~ Richard S. Ginell

1. Ritmo Remo

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Composer: David Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Composer
Lyricist: Poncho Sanchez
David Torres; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
David Záizar Torres
Tony Banda
Francisco Torres
Ramon Banda; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production
Composer Lyricist: Poncho Sanchez
David Torres; Other

2. Morning

by Poncho Sanchez, Dianne Reeves

Composer: Clare Fischer; Composer
Featured Artist: Dianne Reeves; Main Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Lyricist: Clare Fischer; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Ramon Banda
Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
Dianne Reeves
David Záizar Torres; Performer
Engineer: Robert Reed
Bernie Kirsh
Jordan D'alessio; Production
Mixing: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
John Burk
David Záizar Torres; Production
Percussion: Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez
Dianne Reeves; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Robert Reed
Rene Lopez; Production
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Studio Personnel: David Záizar Torres
Bernie Kirsh
John Burk
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clare Fischer; Other

3. Subway Harry

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Composer: David Torres; Composer
Lyricist: David Torres; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production
Composer Lyricist: David Torres; Other

4. Guapacha

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda
Francisco Torres; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production

5. Darn That Dream

by Poncho Sanchez, Dianne Reeves

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Featured Artist: Dianne Reeves; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Lyricist: Edgar De Lang
Jimmy Van Heusen; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Composer: Edgar De Lang
Jimmy Van Heusen; Composer
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Jose Rodriguez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda
Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Poncho Sanchez
Dianne Reeves; Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez
Dianne Reeves; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez
John Burk; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Recording Assistant: Robert Reed
Jordan D'alessio; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
David Záizar Torres
Bernie Kirsh
John Burk
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
Jordan D'alessio; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Van Heusen
Edgar De Lang; Other

6. Sambroso

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Composer: David Torres; Composer
Lyricist: David Torres; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production
Composer Lyricist: David Torres; Other

7. Willow Weep For Me

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Composer: Ann Ronell; Composer
Lyricist: Ann Ronell; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ann Ronell; Other

8. Afro-Cuban Fantasy

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Performer: David Záizar Torres
Tony Banda
Jose Rodriguez
Ramon Banda
Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Composer: David Torres; Composer
Lyricist: David Torres; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Percussion: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
Poncho Sanchez
David Záizar Torres; Production
Mixing Assistant: Robert Reed
Rene Lopez; Production
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: John Burk
David Záizar Torres
Bernie Kirsh
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Composer Lyricist: David Torres; Other

9. Ven Pa Bailar

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Composer: David Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Composer
Lyricist: Poncho Sanchez
David Torres; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
David Záizar Torres
Tony Banda
Francisco Torres
Ramon Banda; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production
Composer Lyricist: Poncho Sanchez
David Torres; Other

10. Close Your Eyes

by Poncho Sanchez

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Composer: Bernice Petkere; Composer
Lyricist: Bernice Petkere; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez
Poncho Sanchez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Recording Assistant: Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
John Burk; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bernice Petkere; Other

11. I Remember Spring

by Poncho Sanchez, Dianne Reeves

Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Featured Artist: Dianne Reeves; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Lyricist: Lester Wintz
Clare Fischer; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Composer: Lester Wintz
Clare Fischer; Composer
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Jose Rodriguez
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Ramon Banda
Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Poncho Sanchez
Dianne Reeves; Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez
Dianne Reeves; Performer
Engineer: Bernie Kirsh; Production
Mixing: Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez
John Burk; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Recording Assistant: Robert Reed
Jordan D'alessio; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
David Záizar Torres
Bernie Kirsh
John Burk
Robert Reed
Rene Lopez
Jordan D'alessio; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clare Fischer
Lester Wintz; Other

12. Playboy's Theme

by Poncho Sanchez

Bongos: Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Composer: Cy Coleman; Composer
Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Drums: Ramon Banda; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Lyricist: Cy Coleman; Composer
Assistant Producer: Jim Cassell; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Performer: Poncho Sanchez
Ramon Banda
Tony Banda
David Záizar Torres
Francisco Torres
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Engineer: Robert Reed
Bernie Kirsh
Jordan D'alessio; Production
Mixing: David Záizar Torres
Poncho Sanchez
John Burk
Bernie Kirsh; Production
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Tony Banda; Performer
Piano: David Záizar Torres; Performer
Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Rene Lopez
Robert Reed; Production
Producer: John Burk
Jim Cassell; Production
Studio Personnel: Poncho Sanchez
Robert Reed
John Burk
Bernie Kirsh
David Záizar Torres
Jordan D'alessio
Rene Lopez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cy Coleman; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 715x715 px

Booklet

Not available

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Latin Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban Jazz

Label

Concord Picante

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 28, 1998

Track Preview

Available

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Free

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UPC

13431484721

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Afro-Cuban Fantasy

1. Ritmo Remo

2. Morning

3. Subway Harry

4. Guapacha

5. Darn That Dream

6. Sambroso

7. Willow Weep For Me

8. Afro-Cuban Fantasy

9. Ven Pa Bailar

10. Close Your Eyes

11. I Remember Spring

12. Playboy's Theme

Technical Specifications

Afro-Cuban Fantasy

Product information

Release options

1. Ritmo Remo

2. Morning

3. Subway Harry

4. Guapacha

5. Darn That Dream

6. Sambroso

7. Willow Weep For Me

8. Afro-Cuban Fantasy

9. Ven Pa Bailar

10. Close Your Eyes

11. I Remember Spring

12. Playboy's Theme

Technical Specifications