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Eddie Gladden
Eddie Gladden (December 6, 1937 – September 30, 2003) was an American jazz drummer. Career Gladden played professionally from 1962 in his hometown of Newark. In 1972 he began working with James Moody. During the rest of his career he worked with Eddie Jefferson, Richie Cole, Cecil Payne, Horace Silver, David Fathead Newman, Larry Young, Freddie Roach, Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Kirk Lightsey, Clifford Jordan, Albert Dailey, Jimmy Ponder, Shirley Scott, and Mickey Tucker, among others. He played in Dexter Gordon's quartet from 1977, touring and recording. He died of a heart attack in Newark at the age of 65. Discography As sideman With Richie Cole * ''New York Afternoon'' (Muse, 1977) * ''Alto Madness'' (Muse, 1978) * '' Keeper of the Flame'' (Muse, 1979) With Dexter Gordon * ''Great Encounters'' (Columbia, 1978) * ''Manhattan Symphonie'' (Columbia, 1978) * ''American Classic'' (Elektra Musician 1982) * ''Nights at the Keystone'' (Blue Note, 1985) * ''Night ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newark, New Jersey
Newark ( , ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County and the second largest city within the New York metropolitan area.New Jersey County Map New Jersey Department of State. Accessed July 10, 2017. The city had a population of 311,549 as of the , and was calculated at 307,220 by the Population Estimates Program for 2021, making it [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley Scott
Shirley Scott (March 14, 1934 – March 10, 2002) was an American jazz organist. Her music was noted for its mixture of bebop, blues and gospel elements. She was known by the nickname "Queen of the Organ". Life and career Scott was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father operated a jazz club in the basement of the family home and her brother played Saxophone. At the age of eight, Scott began piano lessons. After enrolling at Philadelphia High School for Girls, where she was awarded a scholarship, Scott switched to trumpet and played in the all-city schools band. She studied for bachelor and master's degrees at Cheyney University. Later in life Scott would return to the university as a teacher. As a performer in the 1950s, she played the Hammond B-3 organ. Her recordings with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis included the hit "In the Kitchen". Influenced by gospel and blues, she played soul jazz in the 1960s with Stanley Turrentine, who became her husband during the same decade; the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mocha Motion!
''Mocha Motion!'' is an album by American organist Freddie Roach released on Prestige in 1967. Track listing All compositions tracks by Freddie Roach, unless otherwise noted #"Samba de Orfeu" ( Bonfá) - 5:24 #"(Good) Morning Time" - 5:35 #"Money (That's What I Want)" (Bradford, Gordy) - 4:25 #"Stinky Fingers" - 4:01 #"Here Comes the Mocha Man" - 5:19 #"Johnnie's Comin' Home No More" - 5:17 #"Warning Shot" (Goldsmith) - 6:34 Personnel *Freddie Roach - organ, vocals (#6) *Vinnie Corrao - guitar *Eddie Gladden Eddie Gladden (December 6, 1937 – September 30, 2003) was an American jazz drummer. Career Gladden played professionally from 1962 in his hometown of Newark. In 1972 he began working with James Moody. During the rest of his career he worked ... - drums *Ralph Dorsey - congas References {{Authority control Prestige Records albums Freddie Roach (organist) albums 1967 albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Albums produced by Ozzie Cadena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This One's For Ja
''This One's for Ja'' is an album by American organist John Patton recorded in 1996 and released on the Japanese DIW label.Fitzgerald, M.John Patton Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2014 Reception The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "Patton has made one of the rare comebacks in jazz, one that does justice to his earlier work".Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Reviewaccessed November 8, 2010 Track listing :''All compositions by John Patton except as indicated'' # "Patand" - 7:35 # "Cherry Red" - 7:23 # "Steam" (Archie Shepp) - 7:50 # "No Problem" - 6:32 # "Syeeda's Song Flute" (John Coltrane) - 5:17 # "Extensions" - 7:56 # "Sonny's Back" (Grachan Moncur III) - 4:15 # "Children of the Night" (Wayne Shorter) - 7:21 :*Recorded at Power Station, New York City on December 26, 1996. Personnel * John Patton - organ *Dave Hubbard - tenor saxophone *Ed Cherry - guitar *Eddie Gladden - drums *Lawrence Killian - percussion A percu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Planet Man
''Blue Planet Man'' is a 1993 album by organist Big John Patton which features John Zorn and was originally released on King Records/Paddle Wheel Records in Japan in 1993 and subsequently released in the USA on Evidence Records in 1997. The album was considered part of Patton's 1990s "comeback". accessed May 15, 2014 Reception The review by Alex Henderson awarded the album 3 stars noting that "Not one of Patton's essential releases, ''Blue Planet Man'' is definitely enjoyable and well-intended -- the album reminds us that Patton can hardly be considered one-dimensional".Henderson, A[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Patton (musician)
John Patton (July 12, 1935 – March 19, 2002) was an American jazz, blues and R&B pianist and organist often known by his nickname, Big John Patton. Patton was one of the most in-demand organists during the golden era of the Hammond B-3 organs between 1963 and 1970. He recorded extensively for Blue Note and performed or collaborated with Lloyd Price, Grant Green, and Lou Donaldson. Patton had a lower profile in the 1970s but enjoyed a comeback in the 1980s and 1990s, often in collaboration with saxophonist John Zorn. His later music incorporated modal and free jazz. Biography John Patton, born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, was an American jazz composer and performer. He developed the nickname "Big John", not because of his size, but because of a song. "Remember the tune, 'Big Bad John'? ... yeah, well, that's what they started calling me and at first I didn't understand it but I love it now. It's just a name; if it's going to help you, then boogie on up in there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Again! (James Moody Album)
''Never Again!'' is an album by saxophonist James Moody recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label. accessed August 28, 2013 It was the first album released on the label. Reception awarded the album 4½ stars with a review stating, "The "Never Again" title refers to James Moody's pledge to stick to tenor and not play alto anymore. He did not reach that goal 100% in the future but did successfully shift his emphasis to tenor which he plays exclusively on this superior Muse LP... Highly recommended".Yanow, SAllmusic Revie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirk 'n Marcus
''Kirk 'n Marcus'' is an album by pianist Kirk Lightsey's Quintet featuring Marcus Belgrave that was recorded in 1986 and released by the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.Criss Cross Jazz Records: album details accessed March 6, 2019 The CD release included two additional tracks.Fitzgerald, M Kirk Lightsey Leader Entry accessed March 7, 2019 Reception The review states "The modern hard bop date has plenty of fine solos and is easily recommended to straight-ahead jazz collectors".[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything Happens To Me (Kirk Lightsey And Chet Baker Album)
''Everything Happens to Me'', is an album by pianist Kirk Lightsey's Trio with trumpeter Chet Baker, that was recorded in 1983 and released by the Timeless label.Timeless Records: album entry Retrieved March 7, 2019 Reception The review states "While Baker is not in top form, he is a fine complement to the group sound ... A largely uneventful, if nonetheless relaxingly swinging set, Lightsey deftly walks through the chords with consummate skill. An underrated performer, the pianist is a skillful interpreter of American song, a performer who understands the meanings of tunes and infuses them with his own interpretations. Not terribly innovative, Lightsey ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isotope (album)
''Isotope'' is an album by pianist Kirk Lightsey that was recorded in 1983 and released by the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.Criss Cross Jazz Records: album details accessed March 6, 2019 The 1993 CD reissue included an additional track recorded in 1991.Fitzgerald, M Kirk Lightsey Leader Entry accessed March 7, 2019 Reception The review states "The strong interplay between the musicians and the interesting material uplift the set above the average trio date".[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Still On The Planet
''Still on the Planet'' (also released as ''Godfather of Vocalese'') is an album by vocalist Eddie Jefferson recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label. accessed November 22, 2017 Reception In his review for , Scott Yanow stated: "The innovative scat singer and vocalese lyricist was having a comeback during his final years, teaming up with altoist Richie Cole for spirited performances."Track listing # "I Got the Blues" (, Eddie Jeff ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Things Are Getting Better (Eddie Jefferson Album)
Things or The Things may refer to: Music * ''Things'' (album), by Uri Caine and Paolo Fresu, 2006 * "Things" (Bobby Darin song), 1962; covered by Ronnie Dove, 1975 * "Things", a song by Joe Walsh from '' There Goes the Neighborhood'', 1981 * "Things", a song by John Cale from ''HoboSapiens'', 2003 * "Things", a song by Split Enz, 1979 * "Things", a song by Paul Westerberg from '' 14 Songs'', 1993 * "The Things", a song by Audio Bullys from ''Ego War'', 2003 Other uses * "The Things" (short story), by Peter Watts * ''Things'' (''Chill''), a 1984 role-playing game supplement * ''Things'' (film), a 1989 Canadian horror film * Things (software), task management software * '' Things: A Story of the Sixties'', a 1965 novel by Georges Perec * The Things, recurring characters in the British adult humour comic ''Viz'' * The Things, Thing One and Thing Two from ''The Cat in the Hat'' by Dr Seuss * T.H.I.N.G.S., a line of games marketed by the Milton Bradley Company See also * Our Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
