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Zoot and Al: The Brotherhood of Prez After leaving Woody, Zoot and Al were briefly with Artie Shaw’s band in 1949. Zoot, Al, Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, and Paul Desmond were all saxophonists who came of age in the post-war era. Tenor saxophonists Zoot Sims and Al Cohn were both 22 years old when they first met one night before a gig in a parking lot in Salt Lake City in January, 1948. www.riverwalk.org /proglist/showpromo/zoot_and_al.htm   (512 words)

'Zoot Suit' riots anniversary subject of weeklong series of events Annual Zoot Suit Dance, featuring live music by Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band. STANFORD -- A weeklong series of events are scheduled at Stanford University to mark the 50th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles, a significant confrontation between Chicano youth and the U.S. military. Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.: Alfredo Mirande, professor of sociology and ethnic studies at the University of California-Riverside, and currently a Stanford law student, will present "The Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992: Comparisons and Contrasts." Mirande is the author of Gringo Justice (1987) and The Chicano Experience (1985). www.stanford.edu /dept/news/relaged/930129Arc3432.html   (577 words)

Zoot Suit Boogie "This band not only sounds great, they are a feast for the eyes, dressed in tailored Zoot Suits in different bright colors. "Zoot Suit Boogie is the best swing band in America.....Period!" Mark Thomson - Thomson Productions, Inc. I can't tell you all the compliments I've received on Zoot Suit Boogie. www.synergy-dwmusic.com /zootsuit.html   (232 words)

'Zoot Suit' riots anniversary subject of weeklong series of events Annual Zoot Suit Dance, featuring live music by Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band. STANFORD -- A weeklong series of events are scheduled at Stanford University to mark the 50th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles, a significant confrontation between Chicano youth and the U.S. military. Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.: Alfredo Mirande, professor of sociology and ethnic studies at the University of California-Riverside, and currently a Stanford law student, will present "The Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992: Comparisons and Contrasts." Mirande is the author of Gringo Justice (1987) and The Chicano Experience (1985). www.stanford.edu /dept/news/pr/93/930129Arc3432.html   (232 words)

'Zoot Suit' riots anniversary subject of weeklong series of events Annual Zoot Suit Dance, featuring live music by Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band. STANFORD -- A weeklong series of events are scheduled at Stanford University to mark the 50th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles, a significant confrontation between Chicano youth and the U.S. military. Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.: Alfredo Mirande, professor of sociology and ethnic studies at the University of California-Riverside, and currently a Stanford law student, will present "The Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992: Comparisons and Contrasts." Mirande is the author of Gringo Justice (1987) and The Chicano Experience (1985). www.stanford.edu /dept/news/pr/93/930129Arc3432.html   (577 words)

VH1.com : Zoot Sims : Biography Sims was a professional by the age of 15, landing his first important job with Bobby Sherwood's Orchestra, and joined Benny Goodman's big band for the first time in 1943; he would be one of BG's favorite tenormen for the next 30 years. Sims was also a star soloist with Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band of the early 1960s and visited the Soviet Union with Benny Goodman in 1962. Add a link to your "Zoot Sims" fan site on VH1.com! www.vh1.com /artists/az/sims_zoot/bio.jhtml   (577 words)

1997 zoot sims release Zoot Sims toured with Buddy Rich and with Benny Goodman& group in 1950 and, in 1953, he performed with Stan Kenton’s band. Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims (October 29, 1925 &; March 23, 1985) worked as a professional musician from the age of 15, touring with dance bands. Zoot Sims also performed with Gene Roland, who began writing for four tenor saxophones, leading to the establishment of the famous saxophone section known as the Four Brothers. www.newschool.edu /html/press%20release/10_16zoot.html   (577 words)

Zoot Sims biography - theiceberg.com Zoot Sims was a redoubtable exponent of the tenor style developed by Lester Young and contributed swinging, lithe solos to countless big band arrangements. He played with Bobby Sherwood from 1942-43, Sonny Durham in 1943 and the Benny Goodman big band in 1944. Sims was the first American to play a residency at Ronnie Scott's following the lifting of the embargo on visiting musicians in 1961, and he returned there many times, his last visit being in 1982. www.icebergradio.com /artist/27707/zoot_sims.html   (577 words)

Zoot Sims Quartet Zoot At Ease When Zoot Sims was “on” there were few saxophonists who could equal his seemingly effortless solos. Personnel: Zoot Sims, tenor and soprano saxophones; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Louis Bellson or Grady Tate, drums. But that’s not all: add a consistently inspired Hank Jones on piano, Milt Hinton on bass, and either Louis Bellson or Grady Tate on drums, and you have one helluva swinging band and one of the great Sims performances on record. www.allaboutjazz.com /reviews/r1200_200.htm   (577 words)

Annual Zoot Sims Party Touring in dance bands from the age of 15, Zoot Sims began working with Benny Goodman, who he later toured with throughout Europe, the Soviet Union and Australia. Sims performed with Buddy Rich, Chubby Jackson, Elliot Lawrence, Stan Kenton's band, and Gerry Mulligan's groups (including Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band) throughout the early 1950s. In honor of the late Zoot Sims, over one hundred guests and musicians gathered for an intimate evening of impromptu performances to celebrate the illustrious career of this renowned tenor saxophonist. www.newschool.edu /mannesmusings/zoot.html   (577 words)

ZOOT SUIT RIOT- Swingin and rockin in Powell River, BC ZOOT SUIT RIOT is a high-energy five-piece alternative rock band manned by some of the finest musicians to come out of Powell River ZOOT SUIT RIOT spins audiences through a fast-paced, energetic and unpredictable live show with Dennis and Ted on saxes, vocals and Keyboards, Neko on drums, Glen on bass, and Chris on guitar. What separates ZOOT SUIT RIOT from all others is their commitment to Swing Rock, RandB and other cool rhythms, making them one of the most entertaining live acts in rock alternatives. members.shaw.ca /zsr/home.html   (203 words)

mark boston Rockette and Beefheart guitarist Zoot Horn Rollo parted with the band in 1974 and formed their own band named Mallard. When the band broke up, Rockette began a long period of working from gig to gig. In 2003 Rockette was invited to participate in a reunion of the Magic Band. www.united-mutations.com /b/mark_boston.htm   (203 words)

KeepMedia Article Archives: Zoot Sims - Topix.net TCB November 17, 1960, was a good night for Mulligan's 13-piece band and a triumphal one for his guest soloist, Zoot Sims. And the Concert Jazz Band featuring Zoot Sims, Zurich 1960 News on KeepMedia Article Archives: Zoot Sims continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. rss.topix.net /who/zoot-sims/keepmedia   (203 words)

Zoot Suit Zoot Suit is a show band that can cater for every occasion and please a wide diversity of tastes and age groups. The name 'Zoot Suit' commonly refers to a style of clothing worn in the 40's by some of America's youth which subsequently turned into a form of rebellion. For example, Zoot Suit can begin with a roving acoustic style set or solo piano, creating the atmosphere that you desire and proceed later to a full stage presentation. zootsuit.info   (392 words)

Zoot Suit Riots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A swing album called Zoot Suit Riot, featuring a song of the same name, was released by the American band Cherry Poppin' Daddies in 1997. The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of riots that erupted in Los Angeles, California during World War II, between sailors and soldiers stationed in the city and Mexican American youth gangs headed by pachucos, recognized because of the zoot suits they favored. There was also a murder mystery novel called The Zoot Suit Murders by Thomas Sanchez which employed the riots as a backdrop to the main mystery. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riots   (375 words)

Zoot Money biography In 1961 Zoot formed the first incarnation of the Big Roll band; over the next two years the line-up settled into Andy Summers (guitar), Nick Newall (saxophone)and Colin Allen (drums), with Zoot on piano and Hammond organ. Zoot's shows were famed far and wide for his combination of outrageous antics (including "shocking" trouser activity that predated PJ Proby by several years), tight musicianship and passionate vocal delivery. At school Zoot played the French horn and sang in the choir, but it wasn't long before he heard the call from the pied pipers of rock and roll (aka Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles - what a combination!) and found himself transformed into a leading light on Bournemouth's vibrant music scene. www.geocities.com /bigrollforteadotcom/biog.htm   (701 words)

Birtles.com--Zoot Zoot worked their way up and became one of the most popular bands on the Adelaide music scene between 1966 and 1968. It was a moderate hit in Melbourne reaching #32 on the charts, firmly establishing Zoot as a teenybopper band. It was this lineup which recorded Zoot's second single, "1x2x3x4", written and produced by Terry Britten, lead guitarist for The Twilights. www.birtles.com /zoot.html   (2952 words)

Jazz Bulletin Board - Zoot...And Al, Too November 4th, 2004 03:35 PM Zoot was never a part of the Basie band.. Zoot had a brother, and when Zoot died, there was a large tribute he attended at Kimball's in San Francisco, during which Stan Getz, Al Cohn, Mel Martin, John Handy, Herbie Steward (!), and man more performed. Zoot Sims was touring solo, playing with pick-up groups at each stop when he made this recording. forums.allaboutjazz.com /printthread.php?t=2191&pp=40   (4271 words)

Zoot Suit Riots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A swing album called Zoot Suit Riot, featuring a song of the same name, was released by the American band Cherry Poppin' Daddies in 1997. The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of riots that erupted in Los Angeles, California during World War II, between sailors and soldiers stationed in the city and Mexican American youth gangs headed by pachucos, recognized because of the zoot suits they favored. A murder mystery novel, The Zoot Suit Murders by Thomas Sanchez, employed the riots as a backdrop to the main mystery. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riots   (606 words)

Zoot Suit Zoot Suit is a show band that can cater for every occasion and please a wide diversity of tastes and age groups. The name 'Zoot Suit' commonly refers to a style of clothing worn in the 40's by some of America's youth which subsequently turned into a form of rebellion. For example, Zoot Suit can begin with a roving acoustic style set or solo piano, creating the atmosphere that you desire and proceed later to a full stage presentation. www.zootsuit.info   (480 words)

Walmart.com - Zoot Sims Live In Philly The Down Beat jazz website features a vintage article, "The Colorful World of Zoot Sims," by Ira Gitler, published in 1961. Chances are, if you own a jazz record, somewhere in the credits is the name, Zoot Sims. By age 17, Sims was touring the U.S. with The Bobby Sherwood Band. www.walmart.com /catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1211154   (480 words)

Amazon.ca: Music: Basie & Zoot W/Zoot Sims Zoot Sims never played in Count Basie's band; too bad ! Zoot is also in fine form, as they are mutually inspired. My last records of Zoot were from the 50's. www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000000Z0F/qid=1079332769/sr=10-/ref=sr_10_3_/702-1050854-2878469   (480 words)

St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: Zoot Suit In fact, some people called them "Gone with the Wind suits." Others say that a big band leader and clothier, Harold C. Fox from Chicago, designed the first zoot suit. One theory of the origins of the zoot suit was that it was imitated from the suit worn by Clark Cable in the movie Gone with the Wind. The zoot suit was a style of clothing popularized by young male African Americans&; Filipino Americans& Americans during the 1930s and 1940s. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_tov/ai_2419101367   (364 words)

The Stan Tracey Website - BIOGRAPHY. For most of the 60s he was resident pianist at Scott's club, backing numerous visiting jazzmen including Zoot Sims and Sonny Stitt. House pianist at Scott's club since its opening in 1960, played there and on T.V. with Scott, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Roland Kirk, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard, J J Johnson and many other musicians and singers. In the middle of the decade he formed a regular band, which included in its personnel at one time or another Bobby Wellins, Peter King and for many years Art Themen. home.achilles.net /~howardm/stantracey/biog.php   (364 words)

Gerry Mulligan Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Big Band feat. Zoot Sims The latest release from the excellent Swiss based “TCB” label and their “Swiss Radio Days” Series is Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Big Band – featuring Zoot Sims, recorded live in Zurich, Switzerland 1960. Zoot Sims’ mercurial yet fiery tenor sax solo on Mulligan’s “Apple Core” is simply mind-boggling while students of jazz drumming should deem this recording as required subject matter thanks to Mel Lewis’ brilliant drumming. Gerry Mulligan; Baritone Sax: Conte Candoli; Trumpet: Nick Travis; Trumpet: Don Ferrara; Trumpet: zoot Sims; Tenor Sax: Bob Donovan; Alto Sax: Gene Quill; Clarinet& Alto Sax: Jim Reider; Tenor Sax: Gene Allan; Clarinet& Baritone Sax: Bob Brookmeyer; Valve-Trombone: Willie Dennis; Trombone: Alan Raph; Bass-Trombone: Buddy Clark; Bass: Mel Lewis; Drums. www.allaboutjazz.com /reviews/r0400_043.htm   (364 words)

The House Band The Virgin House Band is a jazz combo that has played together for about a year under the title of The Virgin Quintet; we enjoyed a brief engagement at Zoot, a now-defunct hipster club downtown. In addition to The House Band (Virgin Quintet), he plays lead trumpet in Penn Jazz and is currently a member of Fathead, a North Philly hip-hop/funk group. While at Penn, he was no stranger to the music scene; he founded the band Wood, and played with a number of other rock and funk groups. www.writing.upenn.edu /~wh/activities/band.html   (364 words)

captain beefheart electricity - ole swollen fingers versus duck harkleroad (part 2: bill harkleroad) don van vliet, you see, legally owns not just the name 'magic band' but also the names 'zoot horn rollo' and 'rockette morton' with which he christened bill harkleroad and mark boston for the liner notes of 'trout mask replica', 'lick my decals off, baby', 'the spotlight kid' and 'clear spot'. and now magic band 1 is here on forty-five day excursion tickets laying down an album near newton abbot in devon on jethro tull's mobile studio courtesy of 'an anonymous backer'. why, only the other day, the magic band had phoned don in the states and made him a financial offer to use the collective musical name plus their own personal 'noms du disque'. www.freewebs.com /teejo/argue/billduck.html   (364 words)

VH1.com : Mallard : Biography Beefheart's Magic Band: guitarist Bill Harkleroad (aka Zoot Horn Rollo), bassist Mark Boston (aka Rockette Morton), and percussionist/drummer Art Tripp (aka Ed Marimba), the latter of which also played in Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention for several albums, as well. Both Harkleroad and Boston had been members of the Magic Band from 1968 through 1974, when a falling out between them and Beefheart (over their unhappiness with the album Unconditionally Guaranteed), led to their exit. Mallard's sophomore release, In a Different Climate, was issued two years later (their first to be domestically issued), and saw Tripp replaced by George Draggota. www.vh1.com /artists/az/mallard/bio.jhtml   (364 words)

The House Band The Virgin House Band is a jazz combo that has played together for about a year under the title of The Virgin Quintet; we enjoyed a brief engagement at Zoot, a now-defunct hipster club downtown. In addition to The House Band (Virgin Quintet), he plays lead trumpet in Penn Jazz and is currently a member of Fathead, a North Philly hip-hop/funk group. While at Penn, he was no stranger to the music scene; he founded the band Wood, and played with a number of other rock and funk groups. www.writing.upenn.edu /~wh/activities/band.html   (339 words)

76#1 ZOOT ALLURES- For those of you who shelled out the 27 bucks, then I will tell you that this tune is essentially performed as on FZPTMOFZ, with the standard deviation coming in Frank’s lengthy and highly experimental solo. FIND HER FINER- Essentially performed as on “Zoot Allures”, though minus the guitar as Frank is doing the singing and thus cannot play the guitar. On this tour, “Zoot Allures” consists of the head, similarly played as on YCDTOSA Volume III, a guitar solo which evolves from this head, and the extended “Ship Ahoy” outro. ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/turtlestew/76w.htm   (3060 words)

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