After years of putting him on my concert calendar I finally got tickets and went to see Poncho Sanchez. He was at the Warner Theater and Teri got us tickets on the right side of the aisle in row J. We rolled in feeling good right before they started playing. I didn't know what to expect at his current age but I assumed he would at least have some good musicians along side. They did not disappoint.
I believe it was about as close as I've been to the stage at the Warner Theater. They played one long set. I recognized a few songs. I realized before the show I don't have any Poncho Sanchez music in my possession. The timbales player in back was the most vocal and toyed with the crowd a bit about getting up and dancing. All the musicians were great. The trumpet player was the arranger and he slide some nice notes. Eventually for the last few songs people stood up and started dancing in the aisles. We had a good time. Definitely a recommended show.
Band lineup...
Poncho Sanchez - leader and congas
Robert Hardt - saxophone
Ron Blake - trumpet
Francisco Torres - trombone
Tony Banda - bass
David Torres - piano
George Ortiz - timbales
Joey De Leon - bongos
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