Poncho Sanchez Discography
Raise Your Hand
(CCD-30149)

Raise Your Hand

Raise Your Hand On this, his 22nd album for Concord Picante (since 1982!), conguero par excellence Poncho Sanchez and his legendary band pay homage to some of his soul heroes, as well as reaching into the timeless traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz and son. Standouts include their rousing treatments of the Stax soul classics "Raise Your Hand" and "Knock On Wood" and the Cuban son "¿Dónde Va Chichi?" One listen to this great album and you will immediately see why Poncho Sanchez is widely acknowledged as the most popular Latin jazz artist in the world today.

Raise Your Hand CD Universe
1. Raise Your Hand
Real Audio | MP3
6. Maceo's House
2. Tropi Blue
Real Audio | MP3
7. ¿Dónde Va Chichi?
3. Shotgun 8. Gestation
4. El Agua de Belen
Real Audio | MP3
9. Amor con Amor
5. Rosarito
10. Knock On Wood
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Personnel
Poncho Sanchez congas, bells, guiro, lead vocals on "Raise Your Hand," "Shotgun," "Amor con Amor," and "Knock On Wood"
David Torres piano, Hammond B-3 Organ
Javier Vergaratenor & alto saxophones, flute
Ron Blake trumpet, flugelhorn
Francisco A. Torres trombone, background vocals
Tony Banda bass, background vocals
George Ortiz timbales
Joey De León bongos, congas, guiro, bata, chekere, background vocals

With Special Guests:
Eddie Floyd vocals on "Raise Your Hand" and "Knock On Wood"
Booker T. Jones Hammond B-3 Organ on "Raise Your Hand" and "Knock On Wood"
Steve Cropper guitar on "Raise Your Hand" and "Knock On Wood"
Maceo Parker alto sax on "Shotgun" and "Maceo's House"
Scott Martin baritone sax
Andy Montañez lead vocal on "El Agua de Belen"
José "Perico" Hernandez lead vocal on ¿Dónde Va Chichip?
John Burk rhythm guitar on "Maceo's House"
Joey Heredia lead vocal on "Raise Your Hand," "Shotgun," and "Knock On Wood"




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