Biography//

Joseph Sanchez Jr. discovered his love for music at an early age under the guidance of Dr. Ramona Day, a Juilliard graduate who nurtured his musical talent. He continued his private music education into adulthood, developing his skills and deepening his passion for music.

His professional career began early, touring across the United States and Canada with the group Sneak Preview. He later pursued his musical and educational endeavors in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joseph was produced and managed by Joseph B. Zito, a renowned composer and producer who worked with legends such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and briefly, the Jackson 5. Following a successful audition for the William Morris Agency, he embarked on another tour, further establishing himself in the music industry.

His musical influences range from jazz greats like Jimmy Smith, Chester Thompson, Chick Corea, and McCoy Tyner to modern smooth jazz, R&B, avant-garde, and electronic music. Throughout his career, he has taken on multiple roles, including composer, performer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist. A pioneer in blending genres, Joseph has fused pop, soul, hip-hop, jazz, classical, and blues to create unique musical hybrids for himself and other artists.

He has shared the stage as an opening act for James Brown and Randy Castillo (Ozzy Osbourne’s drummer) and performed alongside Pete Escovedo. Additionally, he has worked as a musical director and producer for artists such as Soul Rebull, Brian Beesly, JayMac, and Riyah Burton.

In 2010, Joseph Sanchez Jr., along with his sons, founded Hammsterden Records, a project production studio dedicated to providing Las Vegas musicians and entertainers with a creative space to compose and produce music.

When asked about his future plans, he simply smiles and says, "Music is infinity."