Jazz / Cuban Jazz; Latin Jazz
Recorded: Mar 7-8, 1995
On Soul Sauce, Poncho Sanchez pays tribute to his late boss and hero vibraphonist Cal Tjader. Ruben Estrada of the Estrada Brothers (who sounds remarkably close to Tjader on vibes) was added to Sanchez' octet for the special project. Among the highlights are "Soul Sauce," "Morning," and "Poinciana Cha Cha." Solos are taken by trumpeter Stan Martin, trombonist Alex Henderson, and Scott Martin on reeds, but Estrada often takes honors. Recommended.
---Scott Yanow, allmusic
Poncho Sanchez - congas, percussion, background vocals
Scott Martin - alto & tenor saxophones, background vocals
Stan Martin - trumpet, flugelhorn
Alex Henderson - trombone
Ruben Estrada - vibraphone
David Torres - piano
Tony Banda - bass, background vocals
Jose "Papo" Rodriguez - drums, timbales, percussion |
