Calvin Weston
At 17, Calvin joined Ornette Coleman's Prime Time Band, with bass player Jamalaadean Tacuma, his close friend from Philly, which toured extensively in North America and Europe. After recording four albums with Prime Time, Calvin went on to play and record with guitarist James "Blood" Ulmer, until he joined John Luries Lounge Lizards in 1990.
During the late '90s Calvin recorded and toured with Billy Martin of Medeski Martin and Wood, Tricky, Eyvind Kang, Derek Baily, Mark Ribot, and James Carter. He also played on several movie soundtracks including "Get Shorty." For his latest project, Calvin Weston's Big Tree, Calvin explores the many musical influences of his career as band leader and composer.
He also has a new band with world guitarist, Vernon Reid and bass player, Jamalaadean Tacuma and formed the group freeformfunkyfreqs and there new CD Urban Mythology Volume 1. He also plays with Jean-Paul Bourelly and Melvin Gibbs in the band called Gypsys Reloaded, that toured in March of 2008 and recorded a live CD at the Bimhuis. G. Calvin Weston has played on many recordings including Asmodeus: Book Of Angels Volume 7 with Marc Ribot, Trevor Dunn, and John Zorn.
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August 28, 2013
Studio A Sessions Begin This September!
May 08, 2013
Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Vernon Reid, G. Calvin Weston Free Form Funky Freqs...
May 12, 2009
Jazz Jam Benefit for Calvin Weston's Son
November 04, 2007
Billy Martin of Medeski Martin & Wood Schedules Percussion Duets Tour...
November 29, 2006
Jamaaladeen Tacuma, G Calvin Weston, Billy Martin & Anthony Coleman @...
November 19, 2003
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Album Discography
The Impossible Wheel
From: Exploding Sky featuring G....By Calvin Weston