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Bobby Battle
Bobby Battle (January 8, 1944 – December 6, 2019 in Detroit) was an American jazz drummer. Occasionally he played saxophone. History Battle moved to New York City in 1968, playing with Roland Kirk and Pharoah Sanders shortly after his arrival. He studied at New York University from 1972 to 1975. He played with Don Pullen and Sam Rivers through the late 1970s, and worked often with Arthur Blythe in the 1980s and 1990s. He also worked with Kenny Dorham, Sonny Stitt, and Sonny Fortune. He worked as a duo with Jimmy Ponder in 1987. Battle's only release as a leader is ''The Offering'', issued in 1990 on Mapleshade, on which Battle leads a quartet with David Murray, Larry Willis, and Santi Debriano. Discography As leader *''The Offering'' ( Mapleshade, 1990) As sideman With Arthur Blythe * ''Illusions'' (Columbia, 1980) * ''Blythe Spirit'' (Columbia, 1981) * '' Elaborations'' (Columbia, 1982) * '' Light Blue: Arthur Blythe Plays Thelonious Monk'' (Columbia, 1983) With Don Pulle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 14th-largest in the United States. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive background. ''Time'' named Detroit as one of the fifty World's Greatest Places of 2022 to explore. Detroit is a major port on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The City of Detroit anchors the second-largest regional economy in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illusions (Arthur Blythe Album)
''Illusions'' is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's third album for the Columbia label, recorded in New York City in 1980. Reception From contemporary reviews, Robert Palmer placed the album at fifth place in his best of 1980 list for the ''New York Times'', proclaiming Blythe to be a "formidable alto saxophonist" and that the funk tunes on the album "proved that substantial yet danceable jazz isn't an impossible dream." From retrospective reviews, Scott Yanow of AllMusic states that "the distinctive alto of Blythe is heard in top form on six of his unusual originals ... It's recommended."Yanow, S. AllMusic Reviewaccessed July 19, 2010 Track listing :''All compositions by Arthur Blythe'' # "Bush Baby" - 6:28 # "Miss Nancy" - 7:24 # "Illusions" - 4:10 # "My Son Ra" - 5:59 # "Carespin' With Mamie" - 7:04 # "As of Yet" - 5:04 :*Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York in April & May 1980. Personnel * Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone * Abdul Wadud - cello (tracks 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1944 Births
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Musicians From Detroit
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who write both music and lyrics for songs, conductors who direct a musical performance, or performers who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer who provides vocals or an instrumentalist who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians specialize in a musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. A musician who records and releases music can be known as a recording artist. Types Composer A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Jazz Drummers
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The New Grove
''The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians'' is an encyclopedic dictionary of music and musicians. Along with the German-language ''Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart'', it is one of the largest reference works on the history and theory of music. Earlier editions were published under the titles ''A Dictionary of Music and Musicians'', and ''Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians''; the work has gone through several editions since the 19th century and is widely used. In recent years it has been made available as an electronic resource called ''Grove Music Online'', which is now an important part of ''Oxford Music Online''. ''A Dictionary of Music and Musicians'' ''A Dictionary of Music and Musicians'' was first published in London by Macmillan and Co. in four volumes (1879, 1880, 1883, 1889) edited by George Grove with an Appendix edited by J. A. Fuller Maitland in the fourth volume. An Index edited by Mrs. E. Wodehouse was issued as a separate volume in 1890. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sixth Sense (Don Pullen Album)
''The Sixth Sense'' is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen recorded in 1985 for the Italian Black Saint label.Don Pullen discography accessed May 9, 2011 Reception The review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4 stars stating "Reflecting Pullen's own quality piano work, all the soloists make impressive contributions throughout. A nice place to start for the Pullen newcomer".Cook, SAllmusic Review accessed May 9, 2011 Track listing :''All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated'' # "T ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warriors (jazz Album)
''Warriors'' is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen, saxophonist Chico Freeman, bassist Fred Hopkins and drummer Bobby Battle recorded in 1978 for the Italian Black Saint label.Don Pullen discography accessed May 6, 2011 Reception The review awarded the album 4 stars.Allmusic Reviewaccessed May 6, 2011 Track listing :''All compositions by Don Pullen'' # "Warriors Dance: Little Don" - 31:11 # "Land of the Pharoahs" - 13:40 :*Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy in April 197 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomorrow's Promises
''Tomorrow's Promises'' is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen recorded in 1976 and 1977 and released on the Atlantic label. accessed May 16, 2011 archived accessed January 11, 2023. Reception The review by awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This early Don Pullen recording helped introduce him to jazz listeners. The pianist is heard in a variety of settings... Pullen, a very rhythmic avant-gardist who c ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Saint Records
Black Saint and Soul Note are two affiliated Italian independent record labels. Since their conception in the 1970s, they have released albums from a variety of influential jazz musicians, particularly in the genre of free jazz. History Black Saint was established in 1975 by Giacomo Pelliciotti and devoted to recording avant-garde musicians who might not have an opportunity elsewhere. In 1979, a sister label, Soul Note, was established as a home for artists who, while being no less creative, might be considered slightly closer to the mainstream. The labels specialize in avant-garde jazz stemming from the free jazz tradition. Some of its roster of artists were members of the Chicago-based music association Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and the St. Louis-based multidisciplinary arts collectives Black Artists Group and the Human Arts Ensemble. The company was based in Tribiano, Italy. Many of the recordings were made in Milan, as the performers passed thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capricorn Rising
''Capricorn Rising'' is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen featuring saxophonist Sam Rivers recorded in 1975 for the Italian Black Saint label.Black Saint Records discography accessed May 5, 2011 Reception The review awarded the album 4½ stars.Allmusic Reviewaccessed May 5, 2011 Track listing :''All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated'' # "Break Out" (Sam Rivers) - 12:35 # "Capricorn Rising" - 11:48 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
