Search - Poncho Sanchez :: Bailar: Night With Poncho Sanchez

Pure smack, crackle, and pop for Latin jazz fans

Bob Dickson | Valencia, CA USA | 10/06/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With this 1993 release, Poncho Sanchez fed Latin jazz fans what they craved-more live Poncho. Actually, "Bailar" is more than a welcome sequel the 1991 classic "A Night at Kimball's East." It's a treasure chest containing more songs from the same show. Why the brass at Concord Records decided to split the concert into two CDs is a matter of speculation. Perhaps they feared offering the entire performance on one CD would prove too much of a good thing. If you liked "Kimball's East," you probably already own this one. If you've heard neither, "Bailar" is as good a place to start as any. Like its predecessor, it captures the raw enthusiasm and energy that seems to follow Sanchez from gig to gig. The album succeeds on two levels, offering crisp Latin jazz in its most natural, most powerful setting-a live stage. For those lucky enough to have experienced this colossal performance in person, it was the show of a lifetime. For the rest of us, we can be grateful for "Kimball's East" and "Bailar.""