DESCRIPTION:
Sanchez is a multi-dimensional musician, a master of both Latin rhythm and the musical language of jazz, both deeply rooted in his persona. A formidable piano player, he has collaborated with many bands and top studio musicians in the South Florida area, and has also been honored for his work as performer, arranger and producer on two Grammy Award nominated albums.

From Lima, Peru, Sanchez was born into a musical atmosphere and began playing piano at 11. He journeyed to the US and settled in Miami, where he played and studied with jazz legends such as Jim Gasior, Israel Lopez (Cachao), Mike Gerber, Mike Orta, and Eddie Barzola, who took him under their wings. He also polished his classical piano techniques with Diana Molinari and Cassandra Hanna at Miami Dade College and Leonid Treer at Florida Atlantic University.

Sanchez participated as a musician, arranger and was involved in pre-productions on the album, "Blown Away", which featured Arturo Sandoval and Frankie Marcos and was nominated in 2005 for a Grammy for Best Instrumental Album. Also, he co- produced, performed and arranged for the album, "La Onda Latina," in conjunction with Frankie Marcos & Clouds, which was nominated also in 2005 for Best Traditional TropicalAlbum. Additionally, Sanchez has worked on numerous projects with Grammy-winning producer, Glen Kolotkin, who is known for his work with many great musicians including Carlos Santana on the album, Supernatural.