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Antonio Sanchez Flows Free and Easy
Antonio Sanchez, New Life (CamJazz)
A Review
You know the old joke: “What do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians?”
“A drummer.” Fid-a-boomp.
Maybe we should reformulate that: “What do you call musicians who hang out with drummer Antonio Sanchez?”
“Lucky.”
That reworking comes on the heels of listening to New Life, the latest release from this melodic drummer, whose résumé includes outstanding work with Pat Metheny, Danilo Pérez, Gary
Burton, and Miguel Zenón, among others. The album delivers an affirmation of hope and
confidence, showcasing Sanchez’s rich compositional talents as well as the improvisational mastery of the top-drawer lineup: David Binney (alto sax), Donny McCaslin (tenor sax), John
Escreet (piano and Rhodes), and Matt Brewer (bass), with special guest Thana Alexa (voice).