Jazz with Richie Cole

Описание: Captured live at the Westmoreland Jazz Society on October 15, 2015, this fiery performance of Johnny Bebop features Richie Cole and the Pittsburgh Alto Madness Orchestra in full swing. With nods to the bebop giants and Cole’s own playful flair, this tune showcases the technical virtuosity and high-energy style that defined his musical voice.

The Band

Richie Cole – Alto Sax
Reggie Watkins – Trombone
Rick Matt – Tenor Sax
J.D. Chaisson – Trumpet
Patrick Whitehead – Piano
Mark Perna – Bass
Vince Taglieri – Drums

🎧 Produced by Mark Perna
🎥 Filmed and Edited by Aaron Jack
🎙️ Recorded and Mixed by David Sykut

🎶 About “Johnny Bebop”
Co-written by Richie Cole and Paul Anka, Johnny Bebop is a bold and driving tribute to the bebop tradition — and to Charlie “Bird” Parker in particular. The tune blends fast-paced harmonic turns with an infectious rhythmic pulse, honoring the past while charging ahead with Cole’s unmistakable voice. It’s both homage and innovation: a modern bebop anthem performed with fire.

🎷 About Richie Cole
A bold voice in jazz, Richie Cole championed the alto saxophone with unmatched energy and wit. From early tours with Buddy Rich to founding the Alto Madness Orchestra, he brought bebop into unexpected venues and audiences, always with humor, speed, and soul. Until his passing in 2020, Cole remained a beacon of joyful improvisation and dedication to jazz as a living, breathing art form.

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