Clifford Coulter Video b/w Talented Cats Who Didn't Get Large
Big_Stacks
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Hey,
I always thought Clifford Coulter was a talented mofo, as a multi-instrumentalist and singer, but he never truly broke through and got large. Here is a clip of him from 2000 soundchecking and in-concert at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. I thought some of you might enjoy it:
Also, here is some "grown folks music" from Clifford too (versatile, right?):
Who are some artists that you truly 'felt' who didn't get, in your opinion, the proper shine?
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
I always thought Clifford Coulter was a talented mofo, as a multi-instrumentalist and singer, but he never truly broke through and got large. Here is a clip of him from 2000 soundchecking and in-concert at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. I thought some of you might enjoy it:
Also, here is some "grown folks music" from Clifford too (versatile, right?):
Who are some artists that you truly 'felt' who didn't get, in your opinion, the proper shine?
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
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I could listen to his playing for days. "Off the Cuff" is a big favorite. I could be wrong but he my impression is he never got the shine he deserved.
And for good reason.
Billy Stewart was unable to build a handful of hits into a successful career. He was a great jazz singer whose unique style earned him some soul/pop hits. But it seems he is remembered mostly as a novelty act.
There are dozens. All the names that keep popping into my head now are early R&B artists who were not able to transition to rock/soul. Like Louis Jordan and all the cats Johnny Otis recorded on his Blues Spectrum label.
Mike Lawrence - Trumpet on Joe Henderson's Power to the People
Virgil Jones - Trumpet on countless funky prestige joints
Great call. All his solos on that album are killer. Played with attitude and nice climaxes.