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Dan Faulk

Celebrated tenor/soprano saxophonist Dan Faulk has recorded on several CDs with many of jazz's legendary masters including Barry Harris, Jimmy Heath, J.J. Johnson, Wayne Shorter, and James Spaulding. For nearly 2 years, Dan was a full-time member of the J.J. Johnson Quintet until J.J. retired from music in December '97. Dan recorded on 2 CD's with Johnson for Verve Records. Since July '97, Dan has regularly been a featured soloist with Steve Turre.

Lewis Porter on John Coltrane

by Victor L. Schermer
September 23, 2016

The following interview with Lewis Porter, author of John Coltrane: His life and Music, was conducted by telephone on April 15, 2000. I am indebted to Dr. Porter for taking the time from his exceptionally busy schedule as musician, writer, teacher, and father to share his views with us. All About Jazz: It's ...

Victor Lewis: The Drummer's Spirit

by Victor L. Schermer
February 10, 2014

For several decades, Victor Lewis has been one of the most in-demand drummers of the post-bop era and beyond. He has performed with Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, J.J. Johnson, Chet Baker, George Cables, Woody Shaw, Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, and others of similar stature. On account of his exceptional ability to push the envelope of musical ...

The Dan Faulk Songbook, Vol. 1

By Dan Faulk

Label: Ugli Fruit Productions
Released: 2003
Track listing: Look for the Sun, Violets for Tuesday, Hopscotch, You(Thirty Years Ago), Dolores, Vote, Crawfish, Waiting, Tension, Brotherly Love.

Dan Faulk: The Dan Faulk Songbook, Vol. 1

by Michael P. Gladstone
December 4, 2003

Dan Faulk falls into the same sure-footed category as saxophonists like Javon Jackson and Bon Braden who recorded frequently during the '90s alongside other while maintaining their own individual careers. Unlike the other two, Faulk has only recorded three albums under his own name. He has recorded on countless sessions as a member of groups led ...

Dan Faulk: The Dan Faulk Songbook, Vol.1

by Mark F. Turner
September 25, 2003

A deep appreciation of jazz lies in the intricacies of listening. Dan Faulk’s Songbook would appear as just another post bop saxophone recording. While this is in part true, a closer listen to the fine print reveals maturity, poise and a singular voice.Faulk has recorded and played alongside jazz legends J.J. Johnson and Wayne ...