#239: Bobby Sanabria (Jazz drummer and Latin percussionist) (pt. 2 of 2)

Today we release part 2 of our interview with Bobby Sanabria. He’s a noted drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, documentary film maker, and bandleader. He’s a 7-time Grammy nominee who has performed with dozens of renowned artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria,  Bob Mintzer, and Randy Brecker.  If you’re at all interested in Latin Percussion over the past 75 years, or what it takes to be a productive arts entrepreneur, you’ll want to join us!

​In this episode:
We weave through Bobby's personal journey from escaping gang culture in New York City to spreading his love for Latin music in college. We then travel through the fascinating connection of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. As we stroll through the vibrant stories of the Machito Orchestra and Duke Ellington, Bobby reveals his belief that rhythm is the pulse of music – if you appreciate the rhythm, you embrace the music. As we navigate through the endless possibilities in the musical multiverse, we delve into the modern musicians' world who masterfully blend various musical styles and create unique rhythms, demonstrating the beauty of diversity in music.

Finally, we take a cinematic turn as Bobby illuminates his experience with the film West Side Story, reflecting on the critical role of historical accuracy in movies. We discuss the art of entrepreneurship in the music industry, pondering  how to make the arts more accessible. Drawing inspiration from the legendary jazz musician Buddy Rich, we delve into the passion and dedication required in the pursuit of music. As we wrap up our musical journey, Bobby leaves us with an inspiring note - the importance of perseverance and the power of never giving up. Prepare to be moved by this rhythmically rich and heartwarming conversation with Bobby Sanabria!

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Show Notes:

Bobby Sanabria
https://bobbysanabria.com/

Dizzy Gillespie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Gillespie

Tito Puente
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Puente

Mongo Santamaria
https://nmaahc.si.edu/latinx/mongo-santamaria

Bob Mintzer
https://bobmintzermusic.com/

Randy Brecker
https://www.randybrecker.com/

Art Blakey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Blakey

John McLaughlin
https://www.johnmclaughlin.com/

Mahavishnu Orchestra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavishnu_Orchestra

Merv Griffin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merv_Griffin

Dick Cavett
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cavett

David Frost
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Frost

Johnny Carson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Carson

Mike Douglas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Douglas

Ed Sullivan Show
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ed_Sullivan_Show

Count Basie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Basie

Candido
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cándido_Camero

Buddy Rich
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Rich

Ringo Starr
https://www.ringostarr.com/#/

Santana
https://www.santana.com/

Quincy Jones
https://www.grammy.com/artists/quincy-jones/11020

Chick Corea
https://chickcorea.com/

Harry Belafonte Live at Carnegie Hall
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belafonte_at_Carnegie_Hall

Mantovani
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantovani

Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Alpert_Presents_Sergio_Mendes_&_Brasil_'66

Machito
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machito

James Brown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown

The Byrds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Byrds

Dobie Gray
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobie_Gray

Hanna-Barbera
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanna-Barbera

Hoyt Curtin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoyt_Curtin

Berklee College of Music
https://www.berklee.edu/

Michael Gibbs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gibbs_(composer)

London Philharmonic
https://lpo.org.uk/

Weather Report
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_Report

Alex Acuna
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Acuña

Manolo Badrena
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manolo_Badrena

Don Ellis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Ellis

Stan Kenton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Kenton

Maynard Ferguson
https://maynardferguson.com/

Tommy Dorsey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Dorsey

Kermit Driscoll
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_Driscoll

Bill Frisell
https://www.billfrisell.com/

Pat Metheny
https://www.patmetheny.com/

ECM 
https://ecmrecords.com/

Keith Copeland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Copeland

Frank Zappa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa

Billy Cobham
https://www.billycobham.com/

Lenny White
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_White

Sonor Drums
https://www.sonor.com/

Sabian Cymbals
https://sabian.com/

Phil Collins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Collins

Harvey Mason
https://www.harveymason.net/harvey-mason.html

The Village Voice
https://www.villagevoice.com/

Bronx Music Heritage Center
https://www.thisisbronxmusic.org/

Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Academy
https://academy.jazz.org/

Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/About-the-Weill-Music-Institute

Nancy Biberman
https://www.americansforthearts.org/users/5130

Ken Burns
https://kenburns.com/

Elena Martinez
https://www.thisisbronxmusic.org/about-us/our-people/

Bill Graham
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Graham_(promoter)

The Grateful Dead
https://www.dead.net/

Woody Herman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Herman

Wynton Marsalis
https://wyntonmarsalis.org/

Lew Soloff
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lew_Soloff

Marco Rizo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rizo

Lou Marini
https://www.blueloumarini.com/

Jerome Richardson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Richardson

Billy Joel
https://www.billyjoel.com/

Omar Hakim
http://omarhakim.com/

Musician’s Union
https://www.afm.org/

Sting
https://www.sting.com/

TJ English
https://www.tj-english.com/

John Coltrane
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Coltrane

Charlie Parker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Parker

Lou Donaldson
https://loudonaldson.com/

Airto Moreira
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airto_Moreira

Eddie Palmieri
https://www.palmierimusic.com/

Charlie Palmieri
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Palmieri

Gary Chaffee
https://www.garychaffee.com/

Ray Copeland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Copeland_(musician)

Duke Ellington
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Ellington

Count Basie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Basie

Jay-Z
https://www.rocnation.com/music/jay-z/

Multiverse Big Band
https://bobbysanabria.com/music/multiverse/

Nicko McBrain
https://www.drumone.co.uk/

Quarteto Aché
https://bobbysanabria.com/music/bobby-sanabria-quarteto-ache/

Ascención
http://bobbysanabria.com/event/bobby-sanabria-ascension/

Janis Siegel 
https://manhattantransfer.net/janis-siegel/

Manhattan Transfer
https://manhattantransfer.net/

Antoinette Montague
https://antoinettemontague.com/

Jennifer Jade Ladesna
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/jennifer-jade-ledesna/

Vox Humana
https://bobbysanabria.com/music/vox-humana/

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
https://www.amazon.com/Marvelous-Mrs-Maisel-Season/dp/B0875GWS52

The Mambo Kings 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104802/

Mambo No. 5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mambo_No._5

Pérez Prado 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pérez_Prado

Tribeca Film Festival
https://tribecafilm.com/festival

Steven Spielberg
https://www.spielbergfilmarchive.org.il/

Tony Kushner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Kushner

Maxwell Drums
http://www.maxwelldrums.com/

Matthew Smith
http://www.ritmodrums.com/

Remo Drum Head
https://remo.com/

Gretch Drumsets
https://www.gretschdrums.com/

Justin DiCioccio jazz educator
http://justindicioccio.com/

Louie Bellson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louie_Bellson

The Apollo
https://www.apollotheater.org/

Mario Bauzá
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Bauzá

Charlie Persip
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Persip

Ross Konikoff
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ross-konikoff-mn0000147107/credits