Albums Featuring - Denis Charles
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Catalog Number: CIMP 160
Stalker SongsThomas Borgmann (Tenor), Peter Brotzmann (Clarinet), Wilber Morris (Bass), Denis Charles (Drums)The Thomas Borgmann Trio meeting the legendary Peter Brötzmann is a joining of muscle and mind on what amounts to an all-star quartet. Listening carefully to one another and still being respectful as well as challenging. This is a riveting set of extended ideas passionately stated. Recorded Sept. 23, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 153
The Motion of EmotionElliott Levin (Tenor Saxophone), Akira Ando (Bass), Dominic Duval (Bass), Denis Charles (Drums)Although Elliott Levin is a veteran high energy free tenor sax player, this is, remarkably, the first recording to feature this Philadelphian's music. Supported by two bassists and propelled by the late Denis Charles' drumming, this is Free Jazz that is both visceral and intelligent. Recorded June 24 & 25, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 147
PresentingClaude Lawrence (Alto Saxophone), Wilber Morris (Bass), Denis Charles (Drums)Claude Lawrence owes as much to the tradition of the classic sax as to the classic Ornette Coleman. This trio has been together for almost 20 years but this is their first recording. Recorded April 30, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 112
BAGin' itLuther Thomas (Alto Saxophone), Wilber Morris (Bass), Ted Daniels (Trumpet), Denis Charles (Drums)A highly emotive and driving set of original Jazz music, rich in post-bop vocabulary, while maintaining an ambiance of traditional Midwestern sound. Recorded April 6, 1996Catalog Number: CIMP 109
Spirits GatheringBilly Bang (Violin), Brett Allen (Guitar), Akira Ando (Bass), Denis Charles (Drums)Billy Bang and his violin unveil a musical soul owing as much to Stuff Smith as to John Coltrane, while displaying the passionate lyricism of one of today's most dynamic improvisors. Recorded Feb. 28, 1996.
