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Steve Berrios
Steve Berrios (February 24, 1945 – July 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist born in New York City. Biography Starting out on trumpet while in public school, he was influenced by his father, a professional drummer, and his neighbors in Upper Manhattan: Tito Puente, Willie Bobo and Mongo Santamaria. At 16, he began winning talent and trumpet contests, including the famed Apollo Theatre competitions, in which he placed first no less than five times. Switching his focus to drums and percussion, he started touring and recording with Mongo Santamaria at age 19. He learned to play batá sacred drums from Julito Collazo. He played conga, djembe, cowbells, marimba, timpani and glockenspiel in Dizzy Gillespie’s band on a good-will tour of Cuba in the 1980s. In 1981, he became a founding member of the milestone Latin jazz group “Jerry González & the Fort Apache Band”. Berrios recorded more than a dozen albums as a member of the Fort Apache Band, including “T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Berrios
Steve Berrios (February 24, 1945 – July 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist born in New York City. Biography Starting out on trumpet while in public school, he was influenced by his father, a professional drummer, and his neighbors in Upper Manhattan: Tito Puente, Willie Bobo and Mongo Santamaria. At 16, he began winning talent and trumpet contests, including the famed Apollo Theatre competitions, in which he placed first no less than five times. Switching his focus to drums and percussion, he started touring and recording with Mongo Santamaria at age 19. He learned to play batá sacred drums from Julito Collazo. He played conga, djembe, cowbells, marimba, timpani and glockenspiel in Dizzy Gillespie’s band on a good-will tour of Cuba in the 1980s. In 1981, he became a founding member of the milestone Latin jazz group “Jerry González & the Fort Apache Band”. Berrios recorded more than a dozen albums as a member of the Fort Apache Band, including “T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilton Ruiz
Hilton Ruiz (May 29, 1952 – June 6, 2006) was an American jazz pianist in the Afro-Cuban jazz mold, but was also a talented bebop player. He was of Puerto Rican descent. Biography Born in New York City, Ruiz began playing piano at the age of five after being inspired by Duke Ellington. At the age of eight he performed Mozart at Carnegie Hall. In high school Ruiz studied jazz piano with Mary Lou Williams. In 1973 he was a sideman for Roland Kirk, then later for Clark Terry. He also worked with Betty Carter, Tito Puente, and Mongo Santamaría. He co-wrote a music instruction book, ''Jazz and How to Play It''. He appeared on the soundtrack to Woody Allen's ''Crimes and Misdemeanors''. On May 19, 2006, Ruiz was found unconscious on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where he had gone to shoot a video to promote a recently recorded project with M27 Records benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina entitled "Goin' Back to New Orleans". The police filed a report that he had injured hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Standard Bearer
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The Standard Bearer may refer to: * ''The Standard Bearer'' (album), 1989 album by Wallace Roney * ''The Standard Bearer'' (Rembrandt, 1636) * ''The Standard Bearer'' (Lanzinger painting), portrait of Adolf Hitler * ''The Standard Bearer'' (magazine), published by the Protestant Reformed Churches in America See also *Standard-bearer A standard-bearer, also known as a flag-bearer is a person (soldier or civilian) who bears an emblem known as a standard or military colours, i.e. either a type of flag or an inflexible but mobile image, which is used (and often honoured) as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wallace Roney
Wallace Roney (May 25, 1960 – March 31, 2020) was an American jazz (hard bop and post-bop) trumpeter. He has won 1 Grammy award and has two nominations. Roney took lessons from Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie and studied with Miles Davis from 1985 until the latter's death in 1991. Wallace credited Davis as having helped to challenge and shape his creative approach to life as well as being his music instructor, mentor, and friend; he was the only trumpet player Davis personally mentored. Early life and education Roney was born in Philadelphia. He attended Howard University and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, after graduating from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts of the D. C. Public Schools, where he studied trumpet with Langston Fitzgerald of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Found to have perfect pitch at the age of four, Wallace began his musical and trumpet studies at Philadelphia's Settlement School of Music. He studied with trumpeter Sigmund He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funky Snakefoot
''Funky Snakefoot'' is the second album by American jazz drummer Alphonse Mouzon recorded in 1973 and released on the Blue Note label. # "I've Given You My Love" (''Mark Langford'') – 4:43 # "You Don't Know How Much I Love You" (''Elvena Mouzon'') – 4:40 # "I Gotta Have You" – 2:46 # "My Life Is So Blue" (''Mark Langford'') – 4:37 # "Funky Snakefoot" – 3:45 # "My Little Rosebud" (''Elvena Mouzon'') – 2:02 # "A Permanent Love" (''Elvena Mouzon'') – 4:20 # "The Beggar" (''Mary Highsmith'') – 4:35 # "Oh Yes I Do" (''Mark Langford'') – 4:35 # "Tara, Tara" (''Mary Highsmith'') – 3:35 # "Where I'm Drumming From" – 1:20 # "Ism" ('' Larry Coryell'') – 3:08 :*Recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City on December 10, 11 & 12, 1973 Personnel *Alphonse Mouzon – drums, vocals, synthesizer, tack piano *Randy Brecker – trumpet (tracks 1, 5, 7, 9 & 12) *Barry Rogers – trombone (tracks 1, 5, 7, 9 & 12) *Andy Gadsden – tenor saxophon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphonse Mouzon
Alphonse Lee Mouzon (November 21, 1948 – December 25, 2016) was an American jazz fusion drummer and the owner of Tenacious Records, a label that primarily released Mouzon's recordings. He was a composer, arranger, producer, and actor. He gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Biography Early life Mouzon, of African, French, and Blackfoot descent, was born on November 21, 1948, in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his first musical training at Bonds-Wilson High School, and moved to New York City upon graduation. He studied drama and music at the City College of New York, as well as medicine at Manhattan Medical School. He continued receiving drum lessons from Bobby Thomas, the drummer for jazz pianist Billy Taylor. He played percussion in the 1968 Broadway show '' Promises, Promises'', and he then worked with pianist McCoy Tyner. He spent a year as a member of the jazz fusion band, Weather Report. After that Mouzon signed as a solo artist to the Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Harlem Experiment
''The Harlem Experiment'' is a 2007 studio album by The Harlem Experiment, a collaborative project including Carlos Alomar, Ruben Rodriguez, Steve Berrios, Eddie Martinez, Don Byron, and Steve Bernstein. It features guest appearances from DJ Arkive, James Hunter, Olu Dara, Taj Mahal, Mums, and Queen Esther. It is the third entry in a series of albums, the first being '' The Philadelphia Experiment'' (2001) and the second being '' The Detroit Experiment'' (2003). Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Carlos Alomar – guitar * Ruben Rodriguez – acoustic bass, electric bass * Steve Berrios – drums, percussion * Eddie Martinez – electric piano, organ * Don Byron – clarinet, tenor saxophone * Steve Bernstein – trumpet * DJ Arkive – scratches * James Hunter – vocals, guitar * Olu Dara – vocals, guitar * Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal (; ) is an Islamic ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Better Understanding
''A Better Understanding'' is an album by saxophonist Sonny Fortune which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Blue Note label. accessed February 12, 2019 Reception The review by Scott Yanow stated "On the fine all-round ''A Better Understanding'' session, Sonny Fortune is mostly in the spotlight. Although generally playing alto, Fortune is also heard on soprano and flute ... While not one of Fortune's most essential releases (one wishes that he had played some tenor too), ''A Better Understanding'' has enough variety and surprises to make it recommended". On |
Sonny Fortune
Cornelius "Sonny" Fortune (May 19, 1939 – October 25, 2018) was an American jazz saxophonist. Fortune played soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones, clarinet, and flute. Biography He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. After moving to New York City in 1967, Fortune recorded and appeared live with drummer Elvin Jones's group. In 1968, he was a member of Mongo Santamaría's band. He performed with singer Leon Thomas, and with pianist McCoy Tyner (1971–73). In 1974, Fortune replaced Dave Liebman in Miles Davis's ensemble, remaining until spring 1975, when he was succeeded by Sam Morrison. Fortune can be heard on the albums '' Big Fun'', ''Get Up With It'', '' Agharta'', and ''Pangaea'', the last two recorded live in Japan. Fortune joined Nat Adderley after his brief tenure with Davis, then formed his own group in June 1975, recording two albums for the Horizon Records. During the 1990s, he recorded several albums for Blue Note. He has also performed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Now You See It… (Now You Don't)
''Now You See It… (Now You Don't)'' is an album by Michael Brecker. It was recorded in 1990 and released by GRP Records. Recording and music The album was recorded in 1990. It was Brecker's third as leader. The personnel and composers varied from track to track. Release and reception ''Now You See It… (Now You Don't)'' was released by GRP Records. AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Scott Yanow states: "Most of the originals (either by Brecker, Beard, or producer Don Grolnick) project moods rather than feature strong melodies, but Michael Brecker's often-raging tenor makes the most of each opportunity". Track listing All tracks composed by Michael Brecker; except where indicated #"Escher Sketch (A Tale of Two Rhythms)" – 5:23 #"Minsk" (Don Grolnick) – 9:03 #"Ode to The Doo Da Day" (Jim Beard) – 5:51 #"Never Alone" – 5:35 #"Peep" – 7:25 #"Dogs In The Wine Shop" (Don Grolnick) – 6:33 #"Quiet City" (Jim Beard) – 6:04 #"The Meaning of the Blu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Lundy
Carmen Latretta Lundy (born November 1, 1954) is an American jazz singer. She has been performing for three decades, with a focus on original material. She has been positively compared with Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Lundy is also the sister of bassist Curtis Lundy. Lundy's albums "Modern Ancestors" (2021) and "Fade to Black" (2022) were nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Biography Lundy was born November 1, 1954, in Miami, Florida, and at the age of six began to study the piano.Azeez, Malik (May 21, 2003) "Vocalist Carmen Lundy Is the Queen of Jazz". ''The Washington Informer''. p. 21. Her mother, Oveida, was the lead singer in a gospel group known as The Apostolic Singers. After Lundy joined her church junior choir, she decided to become a singer when she was 12 years old. While an opera major at the University of Miami, where she received a BA in Music, she sang with a jazz band and decided to sing vocal jazz. She cites Dionn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
