Irvin Stokes Discography of CDs

Irvin Stokes discography Trumpet-player Irvin Stokes - one of the stars of Savoy Sultans directed by panama Francis - alongside drummer Oliver Jackson was recorded by Black & ...

Irvin Stokes music CDs The title of this CD could have reasonably been It's About Time! Irvin Stokes, who one might recall from the 1970s version of the Savoy Sultans or from the Illinois Jacquet big band of the following decade, has been a fine swing-based trumpeter since at least the 1950s. His only previous date as a leader was a quartet album for Black & Blue in 1984. In his early 70s in 1997, Stokes is in top form throughout this fairly melodic set. Liner note writer Phil Schaap compares Stokes to the late Doc Cheatham; although the two trumpeters mostly stuck to similar pre-bop areas, the comparison is somewhat unfair, particularly since Stokes actually sounds closer to Jonah Jones in his quartet days. No other 90-year-old hit high notes like Doc, and Stokes at this point certainly had a long way to go before he reached that age. However, Stokes does sound pretty ageless throughout the relaxed but swinging date, as does the underrated pianist Lloyd Mayers, bassist Earl May (who recorded three notable trio numbers ...

Irvin Stokes CD discography Principally recorded live at Irving Plaza, New York, New York on January 26, 1997. Includes liner notes by George Gee. This is the first recording by THE GEORGE GEE BIG BAND (formerly known as The Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra) recorded live at a big band swing dance for The New York Swing Dance Society in January of 1996 at Irving Plaza in New York City. ...

Irvin Stokes albums tenor saxophonist's quintet w. Irvin Stokes, Mike LeDonne, Dennis Irwin, and Kenny Washington, recorded November 24, 1990 Liner Note Author: Kenny Washington. Recording information: Manhattan Recording Studio, New York, NY (11/24/1990). Photographer: Ron Schwerin. Personnel: Tad Shull (tenor saxophone), Irvin Stokes (trumpet), Mike LeDonne (piano), Dennis Irwin (bass), Kenny Washington (drums). Personnel: Tad Shull (tenor saxophone); Irv Stokes (trumpet); Mike LeDonne (piano); Kenny Washington (drums).

Irvin Stokes discography It's only fitting that Chuck Folds record a tribute to the late trumpeter, singer, and gentleman Doc Cheatham, who he first worked with in 1972 and continued to work with while playing a regular Sunday gig at Sweet Basil for 17 years until Cheatham's sudden death from a stroke in 1997. No one can replace Doc of course, so there are no friendly ...

Irvin Stokes songs Track Listing of songs: Song of the Islands; Harlem Congo; Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie; Shipyard Social Function; Norfolk Ferry;

Irvin Stokes CD discography Track Listing of songs: Misty; Hipty Hop; Please; My Melancholy Baby; Man With a Horn; Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White; Prisoner of Love; Soul Meetin'; Stardust;