Jazz Obert

David Sanchez (Puerto Rico, 1968) began playing percussion and drums at age 8 before migrating to tenor saxophone, and later soprano and alto, flute and clarinet. Moved to New York City, Sanchez quickly became a member of its swirling jazz scene. He gigged with piano giant Eddie Palmieri and trumpeter Claudio Roditi who, along with master saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera, brought Sanchez to the attention of Jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie.

Meanwhile, David had begun touring with jazz greats such as Kenny Barron, Roy Haynes and legendary drummer Elvin Jones, recording with Barron and Haynes. Produced by Branford Marsalis, Obsesión would be for the saxophonist his first Grammy nomination. He would follow that album with the Grammy-nominated (and Latin Grammy-nominated) Melaza. In 2001, Sanchez appeared on recordings with bassist Charlie Haden (Nocturne).

Sanchez brings his mix of mainstream jazz with Afro-Latin influences throughout the globe. In 2003 he partnered with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba for a world tour, France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Holland, Denmark, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia. In 2004 David collaborated with Dee Dee Bridgewater on the Latin Landscapes world tour. Performance highlights in 2005 included a tour with Pat Metheny. A fertile composer, David composes and arranges for a great number of ensemble configurations. David continues to be in demand for workshops and master classes throughout the world.