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Paul Kendall: Unspoken Words
by Jack Bowers
Unspoken Words (Cats Paw)
Paul Kendall, about whom we know and are told nothing, is an outstanding tenor player from the Stanley Turrentine/Houston Person academy of unvarnished swing, and his commanding presence enlivens this congenial mainstream trio (more accurately, trios) date recorded in ’97. Kendall has a clear and pleasing tone, an abundance of persuasive ideas, and chops that are apparently equal to any task. He fronts two trios, one of which includes veterans Forrester and Petschauer, the other relative ...
Continue ReadingBobby Forrester's "Organic Chemistry" released nationally today.
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All About Jazz
"Organic Chemistry", by the late great organist Bobby Forrester, has been released nationally today on Lollipop Recordings. It is Forrester's first and only CD as a leader, recorded at Smalls in New York City shortly before his untimely death two years ago, and includes Bubba Brooks (from Bill Doggett's group) on tenor sax, William Ash on guitar, and Tootsie Bean on drums. This is a smokin' record by the king of Harlem's Hammond B3 scene and R&B legend Ruth Brown's ...
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Bobby Forrester - "Organic Chemistry", on Lollipop Recordings UPC 659057959320
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All About Jazz
The great Bobby Forrester, Hammond B3 organist and bandleader for legendary R&B singer Ruth Brown, passed away unexpected last year just before the proposed release of the first CD under his own name. At the time Bobby had been hosting a regular Sunday gig at the world famous Smalls nightclub, where many of New York's great jazz and blues musicians would sit in. “Organic Chemistry" was recorded on a particularly heated night, at the suggestion of Smalls regular Louis Erlanger, ...
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Memorial for Late Organist, Bobby Forrester
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All About Jazz
On Sunday, November 23rd, 2003 the Cold Spring Harbor Arts Center and Jazz Vocalist Ernie Byrd hosted a memorial for the late great jazz organist, BOBBY FORRESTER. It was Long Island's tribute to a great organist who played for such great vocalists as Ruth Brown, Irene Reed, and others. Bobby was known for his blues and swinging style. William Easily on saxaphone, Hank Johnson, on piano, Drummer “Tootsie Bean", bassist Norko from Japan, Billy “C", and Ernie Byrd perfomed on ...
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Bobby Forrester Tribute at Pumpkins
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All About Jazz
There was a tribute to the late jazz organist Bobby Forrester on Thursday night December 12th, 2002 at Pumpkins Jazz Club. They had an organist, trumpets, saxaphones,and one hell of a jam session! Jazz Pianist Hank Johnson presented the club with a enlarged photo of the late great jazz organist. Drummer “Tootsie Bean", was chill'in out and another drummer played, it was swinging,and a beautiful way to say goodbye to one of the greatest unsung heros on the organ. Many ...
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Details Bobby Forrester Funeral Update
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All About Jazz
Jazz Organist Bobby Forrester who played for such great vocalists as blues Singer Ruth Brown, and Irene Reid died. Funeral and body viewing is at:
Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home 6140 Woodhaven Blvd. Rego Park, N.Y. 11374 Their phone: (718) 441-3300
Internment on Wednesday at St. Ramous Cemetary in Bronx, New York on 11/27/02
Body may still be viewed today on Tuesday, November 26th, 2002 2-4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Bobby (Robert) Forrester ...
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Jazz Organist Bobby Forrester Goes Out Swinging!
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All About Jazz
There were about 75 people packed into a small room at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home on Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park Queens on Tuesday evening November 26th, 2002. The people came to remember a great organist who played for such great jazz blues vocalists as Irene Reid and Ruth Brown. The service lasted about 45 minutes, and afterwards in true tradition some of the musicians who were close to Bobby Forrester played some of his favorite tunes. Surprisingly there ...
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