Bob Ackerman Discography of CDs

Bob Ackerman music CDs It isn't uncommon for a jazz musician to label-hop -- instead of recording for one company exclusively, he/she will give different albums to different independent labels. Bob Ackerman did his share of label-hopping in the '90s, and the rugged, Sonny Rollins-influenced saxophonist was still doing so in the early 2000s. Released by the Los Angeles-based Chase Music Group in 2001, A la Mode is a totally pianoless effort that finds Ackerman leading mostly quartets or trios. His sidemen include, among others, Joe ...

Bob Ackerman discography Includes liner notes by Bob Ackerman and Louis Victor Mialy. Personnel: Bob Ackerman (flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Herb Robertson (cornet); Mickey Tucker (piano); Denis Charles, Eddie Gladden (drums). Liner Note Author: Louis Victor Mialy. Photographer: Tanya Ackerman. Personnel: Bob Ackerman (alto & tenor saxophones, flute); Herb Robertson (cornet); Mickey Tucker (piano); Clint Houston, Rick Crane, Wilber Morris, John Donnelly (bass); Denis Charles, Ronnie Glick, Eddie Gladden (drums). Producers: Gene Perla, Bob Ackerman, Keith Knox. Tenor Sax

Bob Ackerman songs There are several reasons to celebrate the release of this recording, which is part of the Historical Series from the prolific Cadence Jazz Records label. First, it features (and is dedicated to) the drummer Denis Charles, who is a considerable asset, his timekeeping skills, fluent lines, and abstract rhythmic thrusts a considerable plus. Also, provocative trumpeter Herb Robertson performs as a special guest. While not a regular member of the trio of vocalist Pam Purvis, saxophonist Bob Ackerman, and bassist Wilber Morris, ...

Bob Ackerman CD discography Track Listing of songs: I Had a Ball; Oh What a Beautiful Morning; Here There and Everywhere; Ode to Billie Joe; Without a Song; On and On; You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To; You Go to My Head; You Must Believe in Spring; Come in from the Rain;

Bob Ackerman albums Fred Taylor is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and arranger. He has been freelancing with various acts including the jazz singers Laura Hull, Gil \'Bebop\' Benson and Eugene \'Goldie\' Goldston. He is also a regular member of the Pam Purvis-Bob Ackerman group the \'Blue Skies Band\'. The New Jersey-based Trio features Fred, woodwinds master Bob Ackerman, and double bass whiz Rick Crane. They have two CDs out: Circling (2008) and Live at Cecil's Volume 1 (2009). Both are available on CDBaby. In addition ...

On his second recording, organist Joey DeFrancesco is heard in settings ranging from a quartet to a large orchestra. Although he is generally the main star, DeFrancesco welcomes such guests as tenors Illinois Jacquet and Kirk Whalum (heard on two songs apiece, including both jamming on "Red Top") and guitarist John Scofield. DeFrancesco holds his own and is in top form on such selections as "Teach Me Tonight," "Where Were You," "But Not for Me," and "Love Attack." ~ Scott Yanow Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Personnel: Joey DeFrancesco (piano, organ, keyboards); Kirk Whalum (soprano & tenor saxophones); Jerome Richardson, Chuck Wilson (alto saxophone); Illinois Jacquet, Patience Higgins, Bill Easley, Bob Ackerman (tenor saxophone); Babe Clark (baritone saxophone); Spanky Davis, Victor Paz (trumpet, flugelhorn); Wallace Roney, Virgil ...