Home » Search Center » Results: Barry Cooper
Results for "Barry Cooper"
Results for pages tagged "Barry Cooper"...
Barry Cooper
Born:
Discovering a love for jazz music while in high school, the Jacksonville, Florida native moved to New York City to attend The New School, where he studied with veteran jazz masters. That decision led to him becoming a student and mentee of former Count Basie sideman Benny Powell, also a trombonist. Under Powell’s tutelage Cooper’s career was kicked into gear with performances at local venues around NYC. Clark Terry too, was very instrumental in imparting invaluable information to Barry on playing jazz and the history of jazz music. Clark put together a band called The Young Titans, and invited Cooper to record on their CD in Bern, Switzerland and live DVD recording at NYC’s famed Birdland. While on tour with Clark’s band, Barry met members of the Count Basie Orchestra who were touring as well
Barry Cooper Sextet Presents: Basie and Beyond
American-born Jazz trombonist and member of the long-standing Count Basie Orchestra, Barry Cooper announces release of his first recording as a bandleader, titled Common Journey. An exclusive Asian tour is in the works with anticipated dates in Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Shanghai and Singapore. Cooper has gained recognition internationally and at home as a member of ...
Giveaway
Days remaining: 4
