Poncho Sanchez is an American conguero, bandleader, and Latin jazz musician known for Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa, soul jazz, and hard-grooving live performances. A longtime leader in Latin jazz, he has released decades of recordings and is known for albums and songs including Soul Sauce, Latin Soul, Conga Blue, “Besame Mama,” and “Watermelon Man.” His profile fits Latin jazz, salsa, jazz festival, and percussion-forward concert listings.
