Albums Featuring - John Carlson
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Catalog Number: CJR 1053
DreamlandDarrell Katz (Conductor), Julius Hemphill (Alto Saxophone), John Carlson (Trumpet), Rob Scheps (Tenor Saxophone), Bob Pilkington (Trombone), Doug Johnson (Piano), David Harris (Trombone), W. Marshall Sealy (French Horn), Douglas Yate (Alto Saxophone), Mike Peipman (Trumpet), Rick Peckham (Guitar), Diana Herold (vibraphone), Andrew D'Angelo (Alto Saxophone), John Dirac (Guitar)Darrell Katz is an enigma to those who know him. Obsessed and driven by his musical visions, he’s managed to squeeze out a handful of recordings over the years while somehow maintaining a stable group in the Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra. If you like music that’s engaging of both mind and pulse, this is—as are all of his recordings—a feast. Anyone who has played or come in contact with this too overlooked aggregation will agree it is a distinct occurrence.
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Catalog Number: CIMP Records 368
The Crookedest Straight Line Vol. 2Chris Kelsey, John Carlson, Francois Grillot, Jay RosenChris Kelsey is a distinct soprano saxist, an intense player, and very discriminate in his artistic expositions. He rarely is heard with another horn player but here Chris invites John Carlson to join his longstanding trio. Together they ponder the unknown with deliberateness and purpose. Just what you have come to expect from all of Mr. Kelsey's releases and as good an introduction as any.
Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 358
The Crookedest Straight Line Vol. 1Chris Kelsey, John Carlson, Francois Grillot, Jay RosenChris Kelsey is a soprano saxophonist. It's what he plays—and with such originality and intense passion. For this recording he supplements his usual trio with the trumpet of John Carlson, whose very appropriate work brings an extra burn & polish to the usual trio setting and offers up his own inspired statements, all the while clearly enforcing the Kelsey compositional style.
Catalog Number: CIMP 342
Younger DryasWilliam Gagliardi, John Carlson, Ken Wessel, Dave Hofstra, Lou GrassiThis release is the companion to CIMP 332. As regular CIMP listeners know, a second volume is not "leftovers." We don't release culls or anything of a standard we don't endorse. So be assured this is in fact more - more of the joyous, quirky inventive music from "Billy Gags" and his handpicked group of excellent and interesting artists. Recorded May 26 & 27, 2005
Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 332
Memories of TomorrowWilliam Gagliardi, John Carlson, Ken Wessel, Dave Hofstra, Lou GrassiThis is the third recording of Bill Gagliardi's (AKA Billy Gags) quintet, a group that has now managed to stay together since 2000. What has made this possible is that every member of the group wants to play together and is equally inspired both by one another and Bill's Gagliardi's music. Hear why people continue to say "How come I've never heard of this guy? His music is wonderful." Recorded May 26 & 27, 2005.
Catalog Number: CIMP 297
Hear and NowWilliam Gagliardi, John Carlson, Ken Wessel, Dave Hofstra, Lou GrassiWilliam Gagliardi (tenor & soprano saxophones) Quintet with John Carlson (trumpet) - Ken Wessel (guitar) - Dave Hofstra (bass) - Lou Grassi - (drums)
Hear and Now
People still marvel at Bill Gagliardi's talent and why they've never heard of him for his first 50 years. Well, here is part 2 of
Catalog Number: CIMP 291
NHLAHLAWilliam Gagliardi, John Carlson, Ken Wessel, Dave Hofstra, Lou GrassiSaxman/composer Gagliardi waited over 50 years to make his first recording CIMP 242), a date which was met with critical acclaim and a sense of “Where has this artist been hiding?” Now he reunited the quartet and adds trumpeter John Carlson for another quirky and dynamic concert of 7 new Gagliardi compositions. Recorded July 7 & 8, 2003.
Catalog Number: CIMP 189
Free Range RatJohn Carlson, Eric Hipp, Shawn McGloin, Scott NeumannFresh and disruptive, engaging Bop and Free Bop - hard play and fun over a program of originals, 4 Sun Ra and 1 Ellington tunes. Recorded Oct. 20 & 21, 1998.
Catalog Number: CIMP 172
Dancing On My BedpostCharlie Kohlhase, Matt Langley, John Carlson, John Turner, Matt WilsonCharlie Kohlhase has held this group together since1989 and it shows. In this case, familiarity has bred strength but also the ability to take chances and succeed. Distinctive compositions, fun and joy mark this wonderful outing. Recorded March 25 & 26, 1998.