Albums Featuring - Denis Charles
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Catalog Number: CJR 1131
And Now I Can See Crows Mating in the MistPam Purvis (Voice), Wilber Morris (Acoustic Bass), Denis Charles (Drums), Bob Ackerman (Flute), Herb Robertson (Trumpet)The group here was a joining of musical artists who often got together “at home” to woodshed, work out musical ideas, and play for their own pleasure. Both the late Wilber Morris and Denis Charles had the spirit of giving and music that encouraged such gatherings. In putting together this informal approach in the more formal setting for recording, Bob Ackerman invited his friend Herb Robertson (who was in town) to join “The Quartet.” Herb did and here are the results. Liner notes from Mr. Ackerman and Ms. Purvis relate the background and circumstances of the gatherings.
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Catalog Number: CIMP 160
Stalker SongsThomas Borgmann, Peter Brotzmann, Wilber Morris, Denis CharlesThe 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, Akira Ando, Dominic Duval, Denis CharlesAlthough 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, Wilber Morris, Denis CharlesClaude 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, Wilber Morris, Ted Daniels, Denis CharlesA 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, 1996
Catalog Number: CIMP 109
Spirits GatheringBilly Bang, Brett Allen, Akira Ando, Denis CharlesBilly 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.