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Dolo Coker
Charles Mitchell "Dolo" Coker (November 16, 1927 – April 13, 1983) was a jazz pianist and composer who recorded four albums for Xanadu Records and extensively as a sideman, for artists like Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Lou Donaldson, Art Pepper, Philly Joe Jones, and Dexter Gordon.Allmusic/ref> Biography Charles Mitchell "Dolo" Coker was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 16, 1927, raised in both Philadelphia and Florence, South Carolina. The first musical instruments Coker played in childhood were the C-melody and alto saxophones, learning them at a school in Camden, South Carolina. By the age of thirteen he was starting to play piano. Coker moved to Philadelphia, where he studied piano at the Landis School of Music and at Orenstein's Conservatory. Coker also played some shows on piano for Jimmy Heath while in Philadelphia. He was also a member of the Frank Morgan Quartet (with Flip Greene on bass and Larance Marable on drums). Coker did not record his own album as a lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Hard
''California Hard'' is a jazz album by pianist and composer Dolo Coker, recorded in 1976. Two of the six pieces were written by Coker. The album was reissued as a CD in 1994, with one bonus track (a solo piano version of "Round Midnight"). Reception AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow called the album "a strong effort."Yanow, S.AllMusic Reviewaccessed March 14, 2020 Track listing #"Jumping Jacks" (Coker) – 4:03 #"Gone with the Wind" ( Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) – 4:26 #"Roots 4FB" (Mitchell) - 14:58 #"Mr. Yohe" (Pepper) - 6:23 #"Gone Again" (Gladys Hampton, Curtis Lewis, Curley Hamner) - 8:08 #"Tale of Two Cities" (Coker) - 6:28 #" 'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) (on CD reissue only; not on original LP) - 2:27 Personnel Recorded on December 27, 1976. * Dolo Coker - piano * Blue Mitchell - trumpet, flugelhorn * Art Pepper - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone * Leroy Vinnegar - bass guitar * Frank Butler - drums The drum is a member of the percussion instrument, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larance Marable
Larance Norman Marable (May 21, 1929 – July 4, 2012) was a jazz drummer from Los Angeles, California. Early life Marable was born in Los Angeles on May 21, 1929. His family was musical, but he was largely self-taught. Later life and career In the 1950s, Marable played with musicians who were visiting Los Angeles; these included Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, and Zoot Sims. Marable recorded as a leader in 1956. He also recorded with George Shearing, Chet Baker, Milt Jackson, and other well-known musicians. Drug problems led to Marable stopping playing in the 1960s. His career resumed in the mid-1970s, after he had ended his drug addiction. He toured with Supersax and Bobby Hutcherson in the 1970s, and was a member of Charlie Haden's Quartet West in the 1980s and 1990s. Marable had a stroke in the 2000s and lived in a health care facility. He died in Manhattan on July 4, 2012. Discography With Curtis Amy *'' Tippin' on Through'' (Pacific Jazz, 1962) With Ruth Cameron *'' Roadh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheelin' And Dealin' (Frank Butler Album)
''Wheelin' and Dealin'' is an album by drummer Frank Butler which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Xanadu label.Fitzgerald, M.Frank Butler discography accessed May 2, 2014 Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Missing are the longer drum solos of the earlier album; instead the focus is primarily on the two saxes... it will especially appeal to lovers of hard bop".Yanow, S.Allmusic Reviewaccessed May 2, 2014 Track listing # "Wheelin' and Dealin'" (Teddy Edwards) - 6:21 # "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)/ Tenderly" (Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster/ Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) - 8:14 # " Four" (Miles Davis) - 7:29 # " Secret Love" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) - 5:40 # " My Cherie Amour" (Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy) - 6:40 # "Mr. October" (Dolo Coker) - 6:55 Personnel * Frank Butler - drums *Teddy Edwards, Joe Farrell - tenor saxophone *Dolo Coker - piano *Monty Budwig - bass Bass or Basses may refer to: Fish * Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stepper
''The Stepper'' is an album by drummer Frank Butler which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Xanadu label.Fitzgerald, M.Frank Butler discography accessed May 2, 2014 Reception The Allmusic review recommended the album awarding it album 4½ stars and stating "the drummer is in top form on this quartet date... He never loses the listener's attention during his two long drum solos... this LP should be snapped up without delay by bop fans".Yanow, S.Allmusic Reviewaccessed May 2, 2014 Track listing ''All compositions by Dolo Coker except as indicated'' # "The Stepper" - 19:58 # "Au Privave" (Charlie Parker) - 4:43 # "Captain Kidd" - 5:51 # " Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) - 5:38 # "Urbane" – 8:36 Personnel * Frank Butler - drums *Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3-5) *Dolo Coker - piano *Monty Budwig - bass Bass or Basses may refer to: Fish * Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species Wood * Bass or basswood, the wood of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Flight To Dakar
''Night Flight to Dakar'' is an album by saxophonists Al Cohn and Billy Mitchell, pianist Dolo Coker, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Frank Butler recorded in Dakar in 1980 for Xanadu Records. accessed April 24, 2017 Reception The review by stated "The performances may have been recorded during an African tour but the music is very much American bop with heated versions of "Blues Up and Down," "Sweet Senegalese Brown" and "The King" featuring the tenors in competitive form". Track listing |
Billy Mitchell (saxophonist)
William Melvin Mitchell (November 3, 1926 – April 18, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.[ Allmusic] Career Mitchell was born in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, United States. He and his family moved to Detroit, where he received early music education at Cass Tech. He was known for his close association with trumpeter Thad Jones, who was also from Detroit, and worked in several big bands, including Woody Herman's when he replaced Gene Ammons. In 1949, Mitchell recorded with the Milt Buckner band, as well as making several recordings with Thad Jones. From 1951 to 1954, Mitchell led the house band at the Blue Bird Inn in Detroit. The band operated in different configurations, including with drummer Oliver Jackson (musician), Oliver Jackson and his bassist brother Ali Jackson (jazz bassist), Ali; as a quartet with Terry Pollard, Beans Richardson, and Elvin Jones; as a quintet including Thad Jones; and, for several months in 1953, with Miles Davis as a g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Cohn
Al Cohn (November 24, 1925 – February 15, 1988) was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims. Biography Alvin Gilbert Cohn was born in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to his work as a jazz tenor saxophonist, Cohn was widely respected as an arranger. His work included the Broadway productions of ''Raisin and ''Sophisticated Ladies'', and his arrangements of his own compositions were recorded by big bands led by Maynard Ferguson, Gerry Mulligan, Terry Gibbs and Bob Brookmeyer. Also, Cohn did arrangements for unreleased Linda Ronstadt recordings from the 1980s. Cohn also appeared on stage with Elvis Presley in June, 1972, as a member of the Joe Malin Orchestra at Madison Square Garden. Al Cohn died of liver cancer in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania in 1988. Cohn's first wife was singer Marilyn Moore. His son, Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xanadu In Africa
''Xanadu in Africa'' is an album by saxophonists Al Cohn and Billy Mitchell, pianist Dolo Coker, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Frank Butler recorded in Dakar in 1980 for Xanadu Records. accessed April 24, 2017 Reception The review by stated "Despite the exotic location, this LP contains a typical Xanadu high-quality bebop date. The quintet performs five standards in Senegal (this may very well be the first live recording of American jazz musicians in Africa) and the crowd is rightfully enthusiastic. Even if the music contains few ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Alone (Dolo Coker Album)
''All Alone'' is a solo piano album by Dolo Coker which was recorded in 1979 and released on the Xanadu label in 1981. accessed April 30, 2014 Reception reviewer Scott Yanow states, "Dolo Coker's fourth and final album as a leader is a set of unaccompanied piano solos with the emphasis on reflective ballads (although there are also a couple of swinging tunes)".Yanow, S.Allmusic Review accessed April 30, 2014 Track listing ''All compositions by Dolo Coker except as indicated'' # "Reflec ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Edison
Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. His most important contribution was as a Hollywood studio musician, whose muted trumpet can be heard backing singers, most notably Frank Sinatra. Biography Edison was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He spent his early childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, being introduced to music by an uncle. After moving back to Columbus at the age of twelve, the young Edison began playing the trumpet with local bands. In 1933, he became a member of the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra in Cleveland. Afterwards, he played with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band and Lucky Millinder. In 1937, he moved to New York and joined the Count Basie Orchestra. His colleagues included Buck Clayton, Lester Young (who named him "Sweets"), Buddy Tate, Freddie Green, Jo Jones, and other original members of that famous band. Speaking in 1956 with ''DownBeat's'' Don Freeman, Edison ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Down (album)
''Third Down'' is the third album led by pianist Dolo Coker which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Xanadu label in 1979. accessed April 30, 2014 Reception The review reccommened the album awarding it album 2½ stars and stating "The boppish pianist, who spent many of his key years in Los Angeles and was therefore always underrated, shows throughout this set that he was a creative player within the hard bop idiom".Yanow, S.Allmusic Review accessed April 30, 2014 Track listing ' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolo!
''Dolo!'' is the debut album by pianist Dolo Coker which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Xanadu label. accessed April 30, 2014 Reception The review stated "The music is as hard swinging as one would expect from this personnel".Yanow, S.Allmusic Review accessed April 30, 2014 Track listing ''All compositions by Dolo Coker except as indicated'' # "Dolo" - 7:23 # "Affair in Havana - 6:48 # "Lady Hawthorne, Please" - 6:42 # "Field Day" - 8:11 # "Never Let Me Go" ( |