Modern jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez leads a master class with UW Jazz Studies students. Sanchez, known for his work with guitarist Pat Metheny and many other jazz greats, was awarded a Grammy for his original score for the 2015 film Birdman.
Artist Bio
ANTONIO SANCHEZ is one of the most accomplished and in-demand drummers in jazz, performing regularly with a jaw-dropping list of greats including Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez, Miguel Zenon, Donny McCaslin and Michael Brecker. Since 2000, he has been the drummer of choice for 20-time GRAMMY-winning guitar God Pat Metheny, touring the world and appearing on eight acclaimed recordings with the guitarist. Sanchez has released four albums as a leader, including the new recording with his Migration band, The Meridian Suite.