Poncho Sanchez - Psychedelic Blues Behind The Scenes

This is his 24th album for the Concord Picante label which was released on September 29, 2009. Melding Latin music, jazz, salsa and a host of other influences, Sanchez plays congas with Andrew Synowiec on guitar, David Torres on keyboards; Javíer Vergara on saxophones, Ron Blake on trumpet and flugelhorn, Francisco Torres on trombone, Tony Banda on bass and vocals, George Ortiz on timbale; and Joey De León on percussion and vocals. The album starts strong, with a wonderful cover of Herbie Hancocks Cantaloupe Island which keeps the beautiful melody intact while adding an extra layer of percussion and groove. Psychedelic Blues would seem to elude to some type of retro sixties style, but despite the name it is a fast paced and soulful performance that doesnt sound at all dated. Francisco Torres makes the most of a very nice solo spot on Silvers Serenade as do the rest of the horn section and David Torres who works a Latin feel into Horace Silvers great funky composition. Most of this album works quite well and should appeal to fans of Latin jazz as well as mainstream jazz. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use

Added 1 May 2026