Review
by Scott Yanow
Percussionist Poncho Sanchez has long led one of the top Latin jazz groups, succeeding his former boss, the late Cal Tjader.
On this enjoyable release, Sanchez features plenty of solos from Justo Almario (on alto, tenor, and flute), trumpeter Sal Cracchiolo, and trombonist Art Velasco, and the three percussionists have many opportunities to romp. The jazz content is pretty high with such songs as "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid," "Senor Blues," and "Manteca" alternating with group originals.
A fine introduction to the accessible Latin jazz of Poncho Sanchez.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/papa-gato-mw0000196943
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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
El percusionista Poncho Sánchez ha liderado durante mucho tiempo uno de los mejores grupos de jazz latino, sucediendo a su antiguo jefe, el difunto Cal Tjader.
En este agradable disco, Sánchez cuenta con numerosos solos de Justo Almario (alto, tenor y flauta), el trompetista Sal Cracchiolo y el trombonista Art Velasco, y los tres percusionistas tienen muchas oportunidades de retozar. El contenido jazzístico es bastante alto, con temas como "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid", "Senor Blues" y "Manteca" alternados con originales del grupo.
Una buena introducción al accesible jazz latino de Poncho Sánchez.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/papa-gato-mw0000196943
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Tracks:
1 - Quindembo
2 - Papa Gato
3 - Serenidad
4 - Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
5 - Baila Baila
6 - Pan Dulce
7 - Tania
8 - Señor Blues
9 - Manteca
Credits:
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Justo Almario
Bass – Tony Banda
Bongos – David Romero
Co-producer [Assistant Producer] – Chris Long (7)
Congas, Bata – Poncho Sanchez
Engineer [Assistant] – Elliott Peters
Illustration, Art Direction – Tom Burgess
Liner Notes – Merrilee Trost
Piano – Charlie Otwell
Producer – Carl E. Jefferson
Recorded By [Recording Engineer] – Keith Seppanen
Remix [Remix Engineer] – Phil Edwards
Timbales – Ramon Banda
Trombone – Art Velasco*
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Sal Cracchiolo
Recorded at Yamaha Studios, Glendale, California October 1986
Label: Concord Picante – CCD-4310
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Jazz, Latin
Style: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/4523328-Poncho-Sanchez-Papa-Gato
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