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Ki-Ké (Luis Enrique) Sanchez

BIOGRAPHY

Born in Lima, Peru, Ki-Ké Sanchez was born into a musical atmosphere that would influence his playing. He began his formal education in Peru with Coco Macedo and Edermi Chavez. 

During this time he began molding himself into a well-rounded musician by playing in local bands such as: La Peru Salsa All-Stars, Orquesta Majestic (led by his father, Maximo Sanchez) and La Unica  (led by Anibal Lopez). 

These experiences were the initial building blocks to his future in the United States.  To further propel his musical career, he decided to move from his comfortable local success in Lima to the United States. 

Settling eventually in  Miami, Florida, he studied with such Jazz Piano greats such as Jim Gasior,  Mike Gerber and Mike Orta.  He polished up his classical chops with Diana Molinari and Cassandra Hanna. 

Thriving with constant activity, he became much in demand for recording sessions with local talents.  He shares recording credits with Franklin Marcus, Arturo Sandoval, Israel "Cachao" Lopez, and Oriente (led by Eddie Barzola).

He is currently working on a new album of his own which showcases his signature fusion of Peruvian-folkloric rhythms with modern jazz melodies.

Education:
San Jose de Monterrico High School in Lima, Peru
Miami Dade Community College in Miami, FL
Florida International University in Miami

Private lessons with:
In Peru: Coco Macedo, Edermi Chavez, Joe Dirtma
In Miami: Jim Gaisor, Mike Gerber, Mike Orta.  Clinics: Danilo Perez, Vinnny Magio, Andy Laverne
Special training: Classical and Jazz style and theory.

Work Experience:
Fifteen years of playing professionally, toured and recorded with many artists:
Band Leader, Wayne Cochran from The CC Riders
Arturo Sandoval (recording credit in Frankie Marcos and Clouds new album)
La Peru Salsa All Stars: Israel Lopez (Cachao) ( recording credit)
Nestor Torres, Juan Pablo Torres, Roberto Torres,
Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Jamey Aebersold, Vince Magio, Hansel y Raul, Nino Zegarra,
Tomas Diaz (Grammy nominated,) Frankie Marcos and Clouds, "Luis Enrique" Mejia.
Khadir (funk band,) Carlos Averof, Boby Cruz, Tony Vega, Alex Acuña, John Benites

Played live with such jazz legends as:
James Muddy, James Aebersold, Jim Snidero, Mike Gerber, Andy Laverne

Skills:
Well-versed in many genres: all Pop and Folk Latin music,
Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, American Jazz, Funk, R+B, Gospel, Classical and New Age.
Piano and Keyboarding programming and sequencing.
Experienced in arranging for: Big band, Jazz trio, Salsa band, Pop, R&B and Gospel.

Join us for an armchair tour of Latin American countries and regions.  Your travel guide is the incredibly talented Latin Jazz pianist Ki-Ké (Luis Enrique) Sanchez.  A native of Peru with an authentic fluency in jazz, Cuban and Brazilian styles, his friends include one or more Latin percussionists or other musicians.  The first series of shows in South Florida include Alberto from Venezuela and Luis from Puerto Rico.  (June 24, July 15 and 22, 2005 for Hands-on-Miami Service Learning Camp)

This fun and lively educational concert and show is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Audiences participate with clapping, singing, tapping their feet and making fabulous music with the native instruments provided by the band.  

Music is truly the universal language and your students or team will leave smiling and never forget their journey.  During the tour they’ll learn about these countries, their geography, customs and foods; experience the true ethnic rhythms of the people, their music and more!

This interactive program builds teamwork and connection among co-workers, creating simpatico as the audience joins in and becomes afficionado with their own percussion and rhythm section.  The 30-60 minute program can be adjusted to suit your specific needs and is a great experience for groups of all ages.  It works wonders workgroups and for teams of all sizes!  In schools it correlates to FCAT and Sunshine State standards.

 Produced by Dr. Donna Goldstein and World Arts International

Ki-Ké in Switzerland for the Montreux Jazz Festival relaxing with Mariano Abello, Leo Brooks and Omar Tavarez	Ki-Ké in Miami with 'Mantra'
Descargando: Ki-Ké playing in Habana, Cuba	Ki-Ké playing in Los Angeles with Nestor Torres (flute) & Gabriel Vivas (bass)
Ki-Ké playing in Miami with Eddie 'Guagua' Rivera (bass) & Clarion	Ki-Ké playing in Miami with 'Oriente' led by Eddie Barzola