Albums Featuring - Ed Watkins
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Catalog Number: CIMP 276
Opportunities and AdvantagesElliot Levin (Tenor Saxophone, Curved Soprano, Flute), Marshall Allen (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), Tyrone Hill (Trombone), Howard Cooper (Bass), Ed Watkins (Drums)Check out that front line. Levin: one of the most robust tenor stylists around. Allen: the legendary sax man whose short-circuited improvisations are too infrequently featured in small combos. Hill: an inventive lyrical trombonist with a distinct sound. Put them together with longtime buddies Cooper and Watkins and you have simpatico and a fun date. Real music, warm and challenging. Philadelphia Pride indeed! Recorded September 24 & 25, 2002, The Spirit Room, Rossie, NY.
Catalog Number: CIMP 206
Soul-EtudeElliott Levin (Tenor Saxophone), Tyrone Hill (Trombone), Howard Cooper (Bass), Ed Watkins (Drums)The mate to CIMP 200. Four Philly greats deliver 7 originals after kicking things off with a well-known Sun Ra classic. Recorded March 29 & 30, 1999.Catalog Number: CIMP 200
A Fine IntensityElliott Levin (Tenor Saxophone), Tyrone Hill (Trombone), Howard Cooper (Bass), Ed Watkins (Drums)Elliott Levin's powerful sax combines with the distinct sounds of Tyrone Hill's trombone for a program of six distinctive compositions. Four longtime players on the Philadelphia improvising music scene present music with wit and swagger. Recorded March 29 & 30, 1999.