Angelica Sanchez – piano
Mark Sanders – Drums
Paul Dunmall – sax
John O’Gallagher – sax
In her piano playing as well as her compositions Angelica Sanchez seeks out the lyrical heartbeat within any avant-garde storm – The New York Times
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
Pianist/Composer/Educator 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, Chad Taylor, Chris Lightcap, Rob Mazurek, Tim Berne, Mario Pavone, Ben Monder amongst others
Sanchez leads numerous groups,the most recent being her Nonet which features Chris Speed,Michael Attais,Thomas Heberer,Kenny Warren,Ben Goldberg,John Hebert,Omar Tamez and Sam Ospavot.
Her music has been recognized in national and international publications including Jazz Times,The New York Times,Chicago Tribune amongst others. She was also the 2008 recipient of a French/American Chamber Music America grant and the 2011 Rockefeller Brothers Pocantico artist residency.
Sanchez’ debut solo CD “A Little House” was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition and her recording “Wires & Moss” featuring her Quintet was chosen as one of best Releases of 2012 in “The New York City Jazz Record (formerly AllAboutJazz-New York).”
Her recording “Twine Forest” a duo with Wadada Leo Smith received Honorable Mention as one of the best releases of 2013 in “The New York City Jazz Record.”
Her latest trio project “Float The Edge” features Michael Formanek and Tyshawn Sorey and has garnered wide critical acclaim.
Sanchez also recently debuted a new piano duo with Marilyn Crispell. A recording and future concerts are currently in the planning stages.
Angelica Sanchez has a Masters Degree in Arranging from William Paterson University. She is currently on faculty at The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.