Results for "Rich Corpolongo"

Rich Corpolongo

Born: September 20, 1941

Get Happy

By Rich Corpolongo

Label: Delmark Records
Released: 2011
Track listing: 01. Chi Chi (Parker) - 5:02; 02. Mangoes (Libbey/Wayne) - 7:57; 03. Body and Soul (Green/Herman/Sour) - 9:40; 04. Without a Song (Eliscu/Rose/Youmans) - 9:15; 05. The Boy Next Door (Blane/Martin) - 7:49; 06. Get Happy (Arlen/Koehler) - 4:48; 07. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (Barris/Koehler/Moll) - 9:38; 08. Lullaby of the Leaves (Petkere/Young) - 7:53; 09. Dewey Square (Parker) - 5:57.

Rich Corpolongo: Get Happy

by AAJ Italy Staff
November 8, 2011

"La mia filosofia - ha detto Corpolongo in un'intervista ad AAJ Italia - è che se suoni o scrivi musica di valore, prima o poi la cosa sarà notata, a dispetto di quelli che la svalorizzano o del tempo che sarà necessario per apprezzarla". All'età di 70 anni, il sassofonista di Chicago giunge a incidere il ...

Visit the new Freedom Jazz Dance website

January 22, 2011

Dig fresh new jazz reviews, listen to rare jazz tracks and keep the jazz conversation going at the new Freedom Jazz Dance website! Jazz DJ and writer Ken Hohman is pleased to announce that the new Freedom Jazz Dance website is live and online at www.freedomjazzdance.net. Pay a visit today and dig through the ear and ...

Get Happy

By Rich Corpolongo

Label: Delmark Records
Released: 2010
Track listing: Chi Chi; Mangoes; Body and Soul; Without a Song; The Boy Next Door; Get Happy; Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams; Lullaby of the Leaves; Dewey Square.

Rich Corpolongo Trio: Get Happy

by Jerry D'Souza
December 24, 2010

Tenor saxophonist Rich Corpolongo has been a presence on the Chicago jazz scene for several years, during which time he has solidified his base as a performer. In the early days, he played with Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris and Gary Burton, among others, going on to form his own band, which played several times at the ...

Rich Corpolongo Trio: Delmark CD Release Party at Chicago's Jazz Showcase

August 18, 2010

Wednesday, September 8—Come out and celebrate with the hugely talented jazz tenor saxophonist and his trio with legendary drummer Rusty Jones and bassist Dan Shapera—GET HAPPY—Delmark 592 RECORD RELEASE PARTY, Wednesday, September 8, 8pm and 10pm FOR OUR CD “GET HAPPY" ISSUED BY DELMARK RECORDS (#592) The Rich Corpolongo Trio Rich Corpolongo—Tenor Saxophone Dan ...

Rich Corpolongo Trio: Get Happy

by John Barron
July 26, 2010

Tenor saxophonist Rich Corpolongo is a well-known figure on the Chicago jazz scene, having performed for decades with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé and drummer Barrett Deems' big band. An author of four books on improvisation, Corpolongo is known for exploring a variety of jazz styles, from standard swing to avant-garde. For Get Happy, ...

Rich Corpolongo Trio - Get Happy (Delmark)

June 17, 2010

Tenor, bass and drums projects will probably forever be name checked against Sonny Rollins' pioneering parables with the form. In the case of Rich Corpolongo the connection fits. As one of the younger “old reliables" of Delmark's current tenor stable, his latest release is a long overdue showcase for his talents sans piano. Along for the ...

Paul Wertico's Drum Philosophy [DVD]

By Paul Wertico

Label: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Released: 2009
Track listing: An instructional DVD taught by expert drummer Paul Wertico. Topics include stick technique, approach to soloing, ghost notes, practicing, listening, cymbal work, interacting with other musicians, plus musicians' interviews and more. Songs: The Smuggler; Cowboys & Africans; Magical Space; Time Impulse. Special Features: Metrum 3, a short film from Polish director Przemek Mlyńczyk featuring painter Magda Bielesz and Paul Wertico; Excerpts from Paul's appearance on Columbia College Chicago's television show, Musician's Studio; A drum solo from Paul's performance at Sligo Jazz Project in 2007; Exclusive footage of Paul's band, Earwax Control, playing at Curt Bley's wedding in 1986; Excerpts from Paul's solo performance at the Modern Drummer Festival 1997.