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John Ore, Bass
and the Duke Jazz Ensemble
Friday, January 28, 2000
After studying cello at the New School of Music in Philadelphia,
John Ore took up the bass, and attended the Julliard School of Music.
He has since played with guitarist Tiny Grimes, saxophonists Lester Young,
Ben Webster, and Coleman Hawkins, and pianists Elmo Hope, Teddy Wilson,
Earl Hines, and Bud Powell. Mr. Ore joined Thelonious Monk's quartet
in 1960 and remained until 1963, making 2 tours of Europe. John Ore is
noted for his rhythmic precision, fullness of tone, and excellent choice
of bass lines and phrasing. He is currently working with the Sun Ra Arkestra.
Winard Harper, Drums
and the Duke Jazz Ensemble
Friday, February 11, 2000
Winard Harper's first major gig was with Dexter Gordon in 1982, and
shortly thereafter with Johnny Griffin. He was soon noticed by Betty Carter
and played in her band for 4 years. He also played with Abdulai Ibrahim.
Winard joined his brother Philip to form the Harper Brothers band, which
experienced tremendous success on the charts and on international tours.
Winard has three of his own albums and currently leads a successfully touring
group, the Winard Harper Sextet.
John Hicks, Piano
and the Duke Jazz Ensemble
Friday, February 25, 2000
John Hicks began playing piano at the age of 6, and later studied at Lincoln
University and the Berklee School of Music. He played with Sonny Stitt in
his teens and gained recognition in New York working with Art Blakey. Mr. Hicks
has performed with Charles Tolliver, Lester Bowie, Arthur Blythe, Hamiet Bluiett,
David Murray, and Pharoah Sanders, Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, and many others.
He is noted for excellent use of harmony, his accompaniment of vocalists,
and solo piano performances. Recent work includes the cd Something to Live
For and work with his John Hicks Trio.
The Italian All-Stars
and the Duke Jazz Ensemble
Friday, March 24, 2000
Sandro Gibellini, guitar
Roberto Rossi, trombone
Giampaolo Casati, trumpet
Paolo Pellegatti, drums
The Italian All-Stars, under the leadership of Mr. Gibellini, represent
one of the best jazz groups in all of Italy. They have performed with
saxophonist Steve Lacy, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, saxophonist Dewey Redman, and pianist Walter Bishop. The
Symphonic Duke, recorded in Milano, includes members of the Italian
All-Stars.
Ray Bryant, Piano
and the Duke Jazz Ensemble
Friday, April 7, 2000
Ray Bryant began playing jazz piano at age 14 and by 22 he had
accompanied Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Lester Young, Sonny Rollins,
and others. He has since toured or recorded with Betty Carter,
Carmen McRae, Jo Jones, Coleman Hawkins, Curtis Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie,
Zoot Sims, Benny Carter, and many others. In his solo playing, he often
plays figures in the right hand against stride or boogie-woogie patterns
on the left. On recordings as a sideman, this influence is less strong and he plays in a
variety of styles. Recently, Mr. Bryant released a solo cd,
Alone at Montreux, and has led the successful Ray Bryant trio.
Special Concert
Tickets for this concert are $20 general admission, $15 for students
Sam Rivers, Tenor Saxophone
and the Duke Jazz Ensemble
Friday, April 21, 2000
Sam Rivers, although primarily a tenor saxophonist, also plays soprano sax,
bass clarinet, piano, flute, and viola, and is an accomplished composer.
He attended the Boston Conservatory in 1947; he also attend Boston
University. Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young were his main
influences at that time. He has performed with Miles Davis, Cecil Taylor,
Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, Andrew Hill,
and J.C. Higginbotham. Recent projects include albums from the Sam Rivers
trio and his big band, the Rivbea All-Star Orchestra.
Mr. Rivers will be joined by special guest percussionist, Mimmo Cafiero
from Palermo, Italy. He is one of the main organizers of the Sicilian
jazz scene. He has performed with Archie Schepp, Curtis Fuller, John Faddis,
Toshiko Akiyoshi, Ray Mantilla, Steve Grossman, and others. His recordings include Mimmo Cafiero
Quintet and Static Energy with Maruizio Caldura. He is the organizer of the Carini Jazz Festival near Palermo, which is one of the largest jazz festivals in southern Italy. He also has a jazz school in Palermo.
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