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    Master Class with David Sanchez

    Master Class with David Sanchez

    College of Communication & Fine Arts, U of Memphis

    March 1, 2008

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    David Sánchez, 2005 Latin Grammy winning jazz tenor saxophonist, will hold a master class at Harris Concert Hall on Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Originally from Puerto Rico, Sánchez started playing percussion and drums at age eight and took up the tenor saxophone four years later. His influences were Afro-Caribbean and Danza, but also European and Latin classical. He attended La Escuela Libre de Música in San Juan, which focused on formal musical studies. When his sister brought home several jazz records, including recordings of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Dexter Gordon, Sánchez was mesmerized by the music and became interested in jazz. In 1986 Sánchez enrolled at the Universidad de Puerto Rico in Rio Píedras with the intention to pursue a degree in psychology. However the temptation to move to New York City was irresistible, and by 1988, Sánchez had won a music scholarship to Rutgers University in New Jersey. Because of Rutgers’ close proximity to New York City, Sánchez quickly became a member of New York’s jazz scene. He played with pianist Eddie Palmieri and trumpeter Claudio Roditi, among others, and joined Dizzy Gillespie’s “Live the Future” tour, featuring Miriam Makeba, in 1991. Gillespie became one of Sánchez big mentors and influences.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: The master class is free and open to the public.

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      March 1, 2008

      Times:
      1 p.m.

    • Venue Info

      Harris Concert Hall - University of Memphis Campus

      3775 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38152

      Full map and directions

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