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CiTR -- The Jazz Show
Hosted by CiTR & Discorder Magazine · EN
CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. Every 11 o clock an album or an artist is featured and explored in depth. Walker's extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as a jazz player has made this show one of the most listened to in its genre.
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The Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop at The Cafe Bohemia.
Apr 15, 202503:32:23Tap to summarizeTonight's Jazz Feature is an early version of the Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop recorded on his independent record label: Debut Records. Mingus and drummer Max Roach owned the label during it's short existence (1952 to 1957). Mingus in 1955 had begun a new concept for his bands. No written music. Mingus taught the players from the piano as Mingus was a more than competent pianist. The players memorized the compositions, background riffs and everything without written music and it gave Mingus' bands more what he was aiming for. This band reflects his new concept and hence the name The Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop. This edition was recorded on Sunday evening from 5:50pm to 8:30 pm on December 18,1955 at a small New York club called The Cafe Bohemia.. The band includes George Barrow on tenor saxophone a fine underrated player with a big sound and a cliche-free concept. Eddie Bert, one of the finest trombonists is on the front line. Mal Waldron is on piano, Mingus leads and is on bass and Willie Jones is on drums. The tunes are all arranged by Mingus and with two exceptions the 8 selections are Mingus compositions. This is a fine solid set and is a new beginning for one of the most innovative and creative minds in Jazz music: Charles Mingus.
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Feb 1, 2022Tap to summarizeThis is a very fine look at a short-lived band co-led by the great Art Pepper on alto saxophone and Jack Montrose on tenor saxophone. This band displayed amazing chemistry and intuition between the two co-leaders. The rhythm section was also the cream of the crop on L.A. based musicians. Claude Williamson on piano, the ever reliable Monty Budwig on bass and the multi talented Larry Bunker on drums. The band was busy with gigs and we're fortunate that a small independent label, Discovery Records recorded this group in August of 1954. Due to the chaotic life led by Art Pepper, it turned out to be his only recording in 1954. He ran into drug trouble and was incarcerated from 1954 to 1956. This date is a gem as 5 Pepper compositions are heard along with 3 well chosen standards. This is a valuable document as to the greatness of Art Pepper and also the group. Enjoy the Art Pepper/Jack Montrose Quintet as tonight's Jazz Feature.
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