Angelica Sanchez
Jazz Piano
Sanchez's provocative writing - full of evocative harmonies and open-ended forms showcases her flair for counterpoint and marks her as a formidable talent...
- JazzTimes Magazine
Contact
Pianist/Composer/Educator/Arranger Angelica Sanchez moved to New York from Arizona in 1994. Since moving to the East Coast Sanchez has collaborated with such notable artists as: Wadada Leo Smith, Paul Motian, Richard Davis, , Chris Lightcap, Rob Mazurek, Tim Berne, Mario Pavone, Ben Monder amongst others.
Education
Masters in Jazz Arranging from William Paterson University
Recordings
Angelica Sanchez Trio, w/ Michael Formanek &Tyshawn Sorey, "Float the Edge, "
Richard Davis Group, w/ Aska Kaneko & Andrew Cyrille, TBA
Wadada Leo Smith / Angelica Sanchez - Twine Forest, Clean Feed Records
Angelica Sanchez Quintet - Wires & Moss, Clean Feed Records
Rob Mazurek - Pulsar Quartet, Delmar Records
Harris Eisenstadt - September Trio, Clean Feed Records
Angelica Sanchez - A Little House , Clean Feed Records
Wadada Leo Smith Organic - Hearts Reflection, Cuneiform
Angelica Sanchez - Life Between , Clean Feed Records
Malaby/Sanchez Rainey - Alive in Brooklyn - Sarama Records
Recognition & Awards
Recipient of a French/American Chamber Music America grant (2008)
Rockefeller Brothers Pocantico artist residency (2011)
Feature on NPR Weekend Edition (2011)