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Jack Walrath
Jack Arthur Walrath (born May 5, 1946) is an American post-bop jazz trumpeter and musical arranger known for his work with Ray Charles, Gary Peacock, Charles Mingus, and Glenn Ferris, among others. Biography Walrath was born in Stuart, Florida. He began playing the trumpet at the age of nine in 1955 while living in the small town of Edgar, Montana. He attributes his wide range of musical appreciation to a "lack of negative peer pressure which so often happens in cities".Todd S. Jenkins, ''I Know What I Know: The Music of Charles Mingus'' (Praeger Press, 2006), In 1969 Walrath relocated to the West Coast and found work in Los Angeles's jazz scene. Soon he was a member of the band Revival, with trombonist Glenn Ferris, and the West Coast MotownOrchestra. He worked with Ray Charles for one tour of the U.S. In 1970 Walrath relocated to New York City. For a year and a half he was a columnist of the International Musician and Recording World, which had its US department there. He als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart, Florida
Stuart is a city in and the seat of Martin County, Florida, United States. Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, Stuart is the largest of four incorporated municipalities in Martin County. The population is 17,425 according to the 2020 United States Census. Stuart is the 126th largest city in Florida based on official 2019 estimates from the US Census Bureau. It is part of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Stuart is frequently cited as one of the best small towns to visit in the U.S., in large part because of its proximity to the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon. History In the 18th century, several Spanish galleons were shipwrecked in the Martin County area of Florida's Treasure Coast. The multiple wrecks were reportedly the result of a hurricane, and the ships were carrying unknown quantities of gold and silver. Some of this treasure has since been recovered, and its presence resulted in the region's name. In 1832, pirate Pedro Gilbert, who ofte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spotlite Records
Spotlite Records is a British jazz record company and label. It was founded in 1968 by British producer Tony Williams, originally as an outlet for Charlie Parker's Dial recordings. It has reissued other Dial masters, and undertaken new recordings featuring artists such as, Don Rendell, Al Haig Alan Warren Haig (July 19, 1922 – November 16, 1982) was an American jazz pianist, best known as one of the pioneers of bebop. Biography Haig was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in nearby Nutley. In 1940, he majored in piano at Obe ... and Peter King. The origins of Spotlite Records grew out of a discography of Charlie Parker that Tony Williams produced in the early 1960s. This led to correspondence with Ross Russell, the proprietor of Dial Records, who subsequently gave Williams the rights to reproduce the Dial sessions under the Spotlite label. Friendship with Ross Russell, with encouragement from Williams resulted in Russell completing the writing and publication of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killer Bunnies (album)
''Killer Bunnies'' is an album by trumpeter Jack Walrath which was recorded in 1986 and released on the British Spotlite label. accessed September 27, 2017 Track listing All compositions by Jack Walrath except where noted # "Snagadaa" – 8:08 # "A Study in Porcine" – 7:50 # "Kirsten Sunday Morning" – 4:58 # "Killer Bunnies" – 6:12 # "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" () – 3:10 # "Four Freedom" (Paul Dunmall) – 2:42 # "Dustbiter" (Tim Richards) – 5:04Personnel * |
Jack Walrath Quintet At Umbria Jazz Festival, Vol
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A Plea For Sanity
''A Plea for Sanity'' is an album by trumpeter Jack Walrath which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Stash label in 1982. accessed September 27, 2017 Reception The review by Scott Yanow stated "This is one of the best showcases for Jack Walrath's trumpet playing. ... The music falls into the wide area of post-bop, more advanced than hard bop but not as free as most avant-garde music. Walrath, who has always had a gift for coming up with memorable song titles (including on this LP "Li'l Stinker," "A Plea for Sanity," and "At Home in Rome"), gives each selection its own purpose and his solos are full of spirit and consisten ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Europe (Jack Walrath Album)
''In Europe'' is a live album by trumpeter Jack Walrath's Quintet. It was recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in 1982 and released on the SteepleChase label. accessed September 27, 2017 Track listing All compositions by Jack Walrath # "Duesin' in Duesseldorf" – 17:26 # "Where Have I Been Before" – 5:43 # "At Home in Rome" – 13:44 # "Reverend Red" – 7:21Personnel * – * |
Revenge Of The Fat People
''Revenge of the Fat People'' is an album by trumpeter Jack Walrath, recorded in 1981 and released on the Stash label in 1982. Reception ''The Globe and Mail'' wrote that Walrath's "music continues the filips that characterized the Mingus bands, the playful tempos, the gospel roots, the passionate solos." The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This Stash LP is a strong effort by the adventurous trumpeter Jack Walrath who contributed four of the six compositions... The music is as colorful and as adventurous its the titles". Track listing All compositions by Jack Walrath except where noted # "Revenge of the Fat People" – 5:10 # "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" ( Charles Mingus) – 6:29 # "Beer!" – 8:10 # "Sliding Doors" (Michael Cochrane) – 7:58 # "Piggy Love" – 4:42 # "Blues in the Guts" – 6:38 Personnel *Jack Walrath – trumpet *Ricky Ford – tenor saxophone * Michael Cochrane – piano The piano is a stringed keyboard instrument in which the strings a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over its first 20 years of operation, Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most important American labels, specializing in jazz, R&B, and soul by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Ruth Brown and Otis Redding. Its position was greatly improved by its distribution deal with Stax. In 1967, Atlantic became a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, now the Warner Music Group, and expanded into rock and pop music with releases by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Led Zeppelin, and Yes. In 2004, Atlantic and its sister label Elektra were merged into the Atlantic Records Group. Craig Kallman is the chairman of Atlantic. Ahmet Ertegun served as founding chairman until his death on December 14, 2006, at age 83. History Founding and early history In 1944, brothers Nesuhi and Ahmet Erte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changes Two
''Changes Two'' is an album by Charles Mingus. It was recorded on 27, 28, and 30 December 1974 at Atlantic Studios in New York City—the same sessions which resulted in Mingus's album ''Changes One (Mingus), Changes One''. Atlantic Records initially released the record; In 1993, it was issued on CD by Rhino Records. The brief version of "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" features vocals by Jackie Paris. Track listing All compositions by Charles Mingus except where noted. # "Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi U.S.A." – 6:56 # "Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Silk Blue" – 17:32 # "Black Bats and Poles" (Jack Walrath) – 6:22 # "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" – 4:15 # "For Harry Carney" (Sy Johnson) – 7:59 Personnel * Charles Mingus – acoustic bass * Jack Walrath – trumpet * George Adams (musician), George Adams – tenor saxophone * Don Pullen – piano * Dannie Richmond – drums * Marcus Belgrave – trumpet ("Duke Ellington's Sound of Love") * Jackie Paris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changes One (Mingus)
''Changes One'' is an album by the jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus, released in 1975. Song notes "Remember Rockefeller at Attica" This track is dedicated to the Attica Prison Riots of 1971 and the Governor of New York State at that time, Nelson Rockefeller. "Devil Blues" The lyrics are by Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, but the melody is newly composed by vocalist and saxophonist George Adams. Mingus also has composing credits, possibly for the horn lines which follow the singing. Track listing ''All compositions by Charles Mingus except where noted.'' #"Remember Rockefeller at Attica" – 5:56 #" Sue's Changes" – 17:04 #"Devil Blues" ( George Adams, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Mingus) – 9:24 #"Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" – 12:04 Personnel Recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York City, on December 27, 28 & 30, 1974. * Jack Walrath – trumpet * George Adams – tenor saxophone, vocals * Don Pullen – piano * Charles Mingus – acoustic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin Jazz
Latin jazz is a genre of jazz with Latin American rhythms. The two main categories are Afro-Cuban jazz, rhythmically based on Cuban popular dance music, with a rhythm section employing ostinato patterns or a clave, and Afro-Brazilian jazz, which includes samba and bossa nova. Afro-Cuban jazz "Spanish tinge"—The Cuban influence in early jazz and proto-Latin jazz African American music began incorporating Afro-Cuban musical motifs in the 19th century, when the habanera (Cuban contradanza) gained international popularity. The habanera was the first written music to be rhythmically based on an African motif. The ''habanera rhythm'' (also known as ''congo'', ''tango-congo'', or ''tango'' ) can be thought of as a combination of tresillo and the backbeat. Wynton Marsalis considers tresillo to be the New Orleans "clave," although technically, the pattern is only half a clave. "St. Louis Blues" (1914) by W. C. Handy has a habanera-tresillo bass line. Handy noted a reaction to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
