Chucho Sanoja
Encyclopedia
Jesús Chucho Sanoja was a Venezuela
n musician, pianist, composer, music director and arranger.
, his musical beginning, starts with a debt that his father decided to acquire from a deceased neighbor, assuming the commitment to pay a piano
, to a commercial establishment. At the age of 8, Sanoja receives his first lessons with the organist of the Salesians Church. At the age of 16, began his professional career at the Sonora Caracas, of Leonardo Pedroza. Sanoja acquires from Pedroza the musical experience, in addition to the organization and direction of musical groups. He continues maturing like an instrumentalist, being part of the Belisario Brothers Orchestra, one of the most popular at moment.
In the 1940s, Sanoja begins his experience at the radio at the program, Cada Minuto una Estrella, of Libertador Broadcasting. Later moving to Tropical Broadcasting, where he meets entertainer Amador Bendayán
. 1944 and 1945, are vital in the formation of Sanoja as arranger, at the Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Orchestra, he met José Perez Figuera, arranger of the group and the man responsible for Sanoja for the knowledge of arrangement . For this reason he soon receives the opportunity to make arrangements for Larrain, continuing with similar works for Billo Frómeta
. In 1951 Chucho Sanoja decides to create his own orchestra, next to his brother Tomás Sanoja, acting with regularity at the Venezuela and Continente Broadcasting Radios, besides participating in major events, such as the inauguration of the Tamanaco Hotel in Caracas, and the Army Officer's Clubs in different regions of Venezuela
, alternating with the Billo' s Caracas Boys, Havana Cuban Boys and Xavier Cugat
. 1955 was an important year for Venezuelan authors as Sanoja altogether with Luis Alfonzo Larrain
and other authors, created Sacven the Venezuelan Author Rights Society. The first work undertaken by this society in defense of the Venezuelan author was preparing a bill with the aim of reforming the 1928 laws on intellectual property. This initiative, among others, prompted the legislative process that culminated in the adoption of the law on copyright in 1963.
In the 1960s, Chucho Sanoja and his orchestra, travels around Mexico
, Colombia
and Spain
, also participates in the famous Caracas carnivals, alternating with the Orchestra of Tito Rodriguez
at the Ávila Hotel, this friendly duel of orchestras, was recording in the album: En el Hotel Ávila Sigue la Cosa (1964). The trajectory and prestige of Chucho Sanoja, caused that Renny Ottolina
contracted him, like musical director of his show on RCTV
. At the end of this decade, Sanoja dissolves the orchestra and dedicates to the publicity, although for 1975 regroups it to record a new album. By this orchestra, passed many famous singers, some of them: Victor Piñero, Manolo Monterrey, Kiko Mendive, Alberto Beltrán, Víctor Pérez, Nelson Pinedo, Chico Salas, Héctor Barinas, Daniel Montes de Oca, among others.
His work like pianist and arranger were recognized, in addition to the sonorous personality of his orchestra, innovating with saxophone
s and flute
s. Will be remembered for compositions like: Magia blanca, En la soledad, Maracaibo, Te pude alcanzar, to mention some, also by the enthusiasm that transmitted on his musical works, and the versions of popular songs like Lamento náufrago
, Ya voy hacia ti, and Plena española. On December 11, 1998, Chucho Sanoja dies in Caracas
.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n musician, pianist, composer, music director and arranger.
Early career
Chucho Sanoja, was born in CaracasCaracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, his musical beginning, starts with a debt that his father decided to acquire from a deceased neighbor, assuming the commitment to pay a piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, to a commercial establishment. At the age of 8, Sanoja receives his first lessons with the organist of the Salesians Church. At the age of 16, began his professional career at the Sonora Caracas, of Leonardo Pedroza. Sanoja acquires from Pedroza the musical experience, in addition to the organization and direction of musical groups. He continues maturing like an instrumentalist, being part of the Belisario Brothers Orchestra, one of the most popular at moment.
In the 1940s, Sanoja begins his experience at the radio at the program, Cada Minuto una Estrella, of Libertador Broadcasting. Later moving to Tropical Broadcasting, where he meets entertainer Amador Bendayán
Amador Bendayán
Amador Bendayán [ben-dah-IAN] was a Venezuelan actor and entertainer.The son of Moroccan Jewish immigrants, Bendayán was born in Villa de Cura, Aragua, and was raised and educated in Caracas...
. 1944 and 1945, are vital in the formation of Sanoja as arranger, at the Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Luis Alfonzo Larrain , was a Venezuelan composer, music director and producer, better known as the Magician of the dancing Music.- Early life and career :...
Orchestra, he met José Perez Figuera, arranger of the group and the man responsible for Sanoja for the knowledge of arrangement . For this reason he soon receives the opportunity to make arrangements for Larrain, continuing with similar works for Billo Frómeta
Billo Frómeta
Billo Frómeta was a Dominican Republic orchestra conductor, arranger and composer who lived and worked most of his life in Venezuela, where he is remembered.- Early career :...
. In 1951 Chucho Sanoja decides to create his own orchestra, next to his brother Tomás Sanoja, acting with regularity at the Venezuela and Continente Broadcasting Radios, besides participating in major events, such as the inauguration of the Tamanaco Hotel in Caracas, and the Army Officer's Clubs in different regions of Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, alternating with the Billo' s Caracas Boys, Havana Cuban Boys and Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat was a Spanish-American bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a key personality in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. He was also a cartoonist and a successful businessman...
. 1955 was an important year for Venezuelan authors as Sanoja altogether with Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Luis Alfonzo Larrain , was a Venezuelan composer, music director and producer, better known as the Magician of the dancing Music.- Early life and career :...
and other authors, created Sacven the Venezuelan Author Rights Society. The first work undertaken by this society in defense of the Venezuelan author was preparing a bill with the aim of reforming the 1928 laws on intellectual property. This initiative, among others, prompted the legislative process that culminated in the adoption of the law on copyright in 1963.
Popularity and legacy
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, also participates in the famous Caracas carnivals, alternating with the Orchestra of Tito Rodriguez
Tito Rodriguez
Tito Rodríguez was a popular 1950s and 1960s Puerto Rican singer and bandleader. He is known by many fans as "El Inolvidable" , a moniker based on his most popular interpretation, a song written by composer Julio Gutierrez.-Early years:Rodríguez , born in Santurce, Puerto Rico,...
at the Ávila Hotel, this friendly duel of orchestras, was recording in the album: En el Hotel Ávila Sigue la Cosa (1964). The trajectory and prestige of Chucho Sanoja, caused that Renny Ottolina
Renny Ottolina
Renaldo José "Renny" Ottolina Pinto was a Venezuelan-born producer and entertainer. His mother died when he was two years old. At the age of six his father moved him to Caracas with his paternal grandmother, for he was going to Germany...
contracted him, like musical director of his show on RCTV
RCTV
Radio Caracas Televisión Internacional is a Venezuelan cable television network headquartered in the Caracas neighborhood of Quinta Crespo. It was sometimes referred to as the Canal de Bárcenas. Owned by Empresas 1BC, RCTV Internacional was inaugurated as Radio Caracas Televisión on 15 November...
. At the end of this decade, Sanoja dissolves the orchestra and dedicates to the publicity, although for 1975 regroups it to record a new album. By this orchestra, passed many famous singers, some of them: Victor Piñero, Manolo Monterrey, Kiko Mendive, Alberto Beltrán, Víctor Pérez, Nelson Pinedo, Chico Salas, Héctor Barinas, Daniel Montes de Oca, among others.
His work like pianist and arranger were recognized, in addition to the sonorous personality of his orchestra, innovating with saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
s and flute
Flute
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
s. Will be remembered for compositions like: Magia blanca, En la soledad, Maracaibo, Te pude alcanzar, to mention some, also by the enthusiasm that transmitted on his musical works, and the versions of popular songs like Lamento náufrago
Lamento Náufrago (album)
Lamento Náufrago is a 1958 studio album by Chucho Sanoja and his Orchestra, with the record label Discomoda.-Track listing:...
, Ya voy hacia ti, and Plena española. On December 11, 1998, Chucho Sanoja dies in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
.
See also
- VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
- Venezuelan music
- Lamento NáufragoLamento Náufrago (album)Lamento Náufrago is a 1958 studio album by Chucho Sanoja and his Orchestra, with the record label Discomoda.-Track listing:...