David Sánchez (musician)


David Sánchez is a Grammy-winning jazz tenor saxophonist from Puerto Rico.

Early life

Sanchez took up the conga when he was eight and started playing tenor saxophone at age 12.
His earliest influences were Afro-Caribbean and danza but also European and Latin classical. At the age of 12, Sanchez attended La Escuela Libre de Musica, which emphasized formal musical studies and classical European styles.

Discography

As leader

The Departure Sketches of Dreams Street Scenes Obsesion Melaza Travesia Coral Cultural Survival

As sideman