Terence Blanchard teams up with Latin jazz percussionist Poncho Sanchez to pay tribute to the innovative Afro-Cuban jazz recordings of Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo on 2011’s Chano y Dizzy! Introduced to each other in 1947, legendary bebop trumpeter Gillespie and equally famous Cuban congo player Pozo created what was to be called Afro-Cuban jazz and helped spur the development of Latin jazz. Consequently, their names are synonymous with such compositions as “Tin Tin Deo,” “Con Alma,” and “Manteca” — all of which are covered here. Long an avowed acolyte of Gillespie and Pozo, Sanchez is the perfect musician to delve into this music, as is Blanchard, who clearly has an affinity for Latin-infused jazz.
Alto Saxophone – Rob Hardt
Bass – Tony Banda
Bongos – Joey De Leon, Jr.
Congas – Poncho Sanchez
Drums – Joey De Leon, Jr.
Piano – David Torres (2)
Tenor Saxophone – Rob Hardt
Timbales – George Ortiz
Trombone – Francisco Torres (3)
Trumpet – Ron Francis Blake,
Trumpet – Terence Blanchard
Vocals – Francisco Torres (3), Tony Banda
| 1. | Chano Pozo Medley: Tin Tin Deo / Manteca / Guachi Guaro | 6:47 | |
| 2. | Con Alma | 5:31 | |
| 3. | Wandering Wonder | 2:58 | |
| 4. | Siboney | 4:54 | |
| 5. | Dizzy’s Dashiki | 4:07 | |
| 6. | Groovin’ High | 5:19 | |
| 7. | Nocturna | 6:23 | |
| 8. | Harris’ Walk | 4:46 | |
| 9. | Promenade | 5:29 | |
| 10. | Jack’s Dilemma | 4:04 | |
| 11. | Ariñañara | 4:16 |
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