Francisco Blanco "Latino" (1966)

Francisco Ángel Blanco “Latino”, saxophonist and flautist born on 22 November 1966, born in Córdoba and adopted by Valencia, trained at the Agrupación Musical de Sedavi and completed his studies at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valencia, where he earned his Saxophone teaching diploma. He trained in jazz through seminars and masterclasses in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Portugal with Dave Schnitter, Bobby Watson, Pedro Iturralde, Jerry Bergonzi, Barry Harris, Johnny Griffin, Mike P. Mossman, Perico Sambeat, Frank Tiberi and Greg Hopkins.

With Sedajazz he has played and recorded alongside musicians of the caliber of Pat Metheny, Miguel «Angá» Díaz, Perico Sambeat, Jordi Rossy, Arturo O'Farrill, Mike P. Mossman, Jorge Pardo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek, Bernardo Sassetti, Maria Pia de Vito, Bruce Barth, Debora J. Carter, Horacio «El Negro» Hernández, Chano Domínguez, Zé Eduardo, Marc Nightingale, Jack Walrath and Freddy Cole, among others. He has played with Saxomanía (first prize at the national Jazz showcase), Joshua Edelman & Conexiones with Steve Turre, Perico Sambeat Flamenco Big Band, and Chano Domínguez and Martirio with the TVE Orchestra… In pop music, he spent 10 years as a member of the band «Presuntos Implicados», recording and touring with them across Spain, Mexico, Central America and Puerto Rico… He has also accompanied artists such as Soledad Giménez, Armando Manzanero, Lola Flores, Clara Montes, Serrat, Seguridad Social and Betty Harris on tours and concerts, among others.

Last updated: 10/9/26