The Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock "all-star" ensemble led by Bobby Previte.[1] Live performances are improvisational emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres.[2] The self-titled album was released 2006 (Ropeadope) and the tour began in early 2006. The West Coast touring band has remained active through July 2007.
The Coalition of the Willing | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Jazz, Rock, Improvisation |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Labels | Ropeadope |
| Members | Bobby Previte - Drums & Percussion Charlie Hunter - Electric Guitars, Electric Basses Steven Bernstein - Trumpet, Slide Trumpet Jamie Saft - Organ, Mellotron, Moog, Electric Guitars, Electric Basses Skerik - Tenor and Baritone Saxophones Stanton Moore - Drums Stew Cutler - Harmonica, Slide Guitar Marco Benevento - Organ, Electric Piano, Electronics Robert Walter - Keyboards Reed Mathis - Bass |
Album Musician Credits[3]
- Bobby Previte - Drums & Percussion
- Charlie Hunter - Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
- Steven Bernstein - Trumpet, Slide Trumpet
- Jamie Saft - Organ, Mellotron, Moog, Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
- Skerik - Tenor and Baritone Saxophones
- Stanton Moore - Drums
- Stew Cutler - Harmonica, Slide Guitar
European Touring Band - Winter/Spring 2006
- Bobby Previte: drums
- Charlie Hunter: guitar
- Steven Bernstein: trumpet, slide trumpet
- Marco Benevento: organ, electric piano, electronics
USA Touring Band - Fall 2006
USA Touring Band - Winter 2007[4]
- THE SEPARATION: Marco Benevento - Reed Mathis - Bobby Previte This performance was a collaboration with playwright/director Andrea Kleine, the early music choir "The Rose Ensemble" and visual artist Anna Kiraly. It was co-commitioned by and premiered at The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota February 2, 2007.
- WEST COAST TOUR: Reed Mathis - Brian Coogan - Skerik - Bobby Previte
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Troy Collins The Coalition of the Willing AllAboutJazz.com, April 26, 2006
- ^ Kayceman HSMF | 07.05-07.08 | Quincy, CA - Bobby Previte's Coalition of the Willing: Controlled Chaos JamBase.com. Retrieved August 5, 2007
- ^ Press Release ropeadope.com. Retrieved 17 February 2007
- ^ Coalition Tour Band bobbyprevite.com. Retrieved 17 February 2007.
External links
edit- Official Site
- Cerebral Rock with Bobby Previte Interview by Robyn Rubinstein at Jambase.com, August 3, 2006.