Papa Gato

• Artist: Poncho Sanchez
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1986 10
• Total Time: 43:49
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

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. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Quindembo	Charlie Otwell, Poncho Sanchez	Poncho Sanchez	(5:06)
Papa Gato	Charlie Otwell	Poncho Sanchez	(4:50)
Serenidad	Charlie Otwell	Poncho Sanchez	(4:43)
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid	Lester Young	Poncho Sanchez	(4:16)
Balla Balla		Poncho Sanchez	(4:40)
Pan Dulce		Poncho Sanchez	(4:59)
Tania	Charlie Otwell	Poncho Sanchez	(5:30)
Señor Blues	Horace Silver	Poncho Sanchez	(4:23)
Manteca	Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo	Poncho Sanchez	(5:50)

Credits

Justo Almario (Flute), Justo Almario (Sax (Alto)), Justo Almario (Sax (Tenor)), Justo Almario (?), Ramon Banda (Timbales), Ramon Banda (?), Tony Banda (Bass), Tony Banda (?), Sal Cracchiolo (Trumpet), Sal Cracchiolo (Flugelhorn), Sal Cracchiolo (?), Phil Edwards (Remixing), Carl Jefferson (Producer), Chris Long (Assistant Producer), Charlie Otwell (Piano), Charlie Otwell (?), Elliot Peters (Assistant Engineer), David Romero (Bongos), David Romero (?), Poncho Sanchez (Conga), Poncho Sanchez (Main Performer), Poncho Sanchez (Bata), Keith Seppanen (Engineer), Arturo Velasco (Trombone), Arturo Velasco (?), Merrilee Trost (Liner Notes), Tom Burgess (Artwork), Tom Burgess (Art Direction)