- The Coalition of the Willing (band)
Infobox musical artist
Name =The Coalition of the Willing
Img_capt =The Coalition of the Willing recording band
Background =group_or_band
Genre =Jazz, Rock, Improvisation
Years_active =2006 - present
Label =Ropeadope
Current_members =Bobby Previte - Drums & PercussionCharlie Hunter - Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
Steven Bernstein - Trumpet, Slide TrumpetJamie Saft - Organ, Mellotron, Moog, Electric Guitars, Electric BassesSkerik - Tenor and Baritone SaxophonesStanton Moore - DrumsStew Cutler - Harmonica, Slide GuitarMarco Benevento - Organ, Electric Piano, Electronics
Robert Walter - KeyboardsReed Mathis - BassThe Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock "all-star" ensemble led by Bobby Previte. [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=21279 "The Coalition of the Willing," Troy Collins, AllAboutJazz.com 2/22/07] Live performances are improvisational emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres. [http://www.jambase.com/headsup.asp?storyID=10970&disp=all "HSMF | 07.05-07.08 | Quincy, CA - BOBBY PREVITE'S COALITION OF THE WILLING: CONTROLLED CHAOS", Kayceman, JamBase.com, Retrieved
August 5 2007 ] 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.Album Musician Credits [http://ropeadope.com/press/bobbyprevite/files/onesheet/bobby_releasesheet_2sided.pdf 02/17/2007]
*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 GuitarEuropean 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
*Charlie Hunter -Skerik - Robert Walter -Bobby Previte USA Touring Band - Winter 2007 [http://www.bobbyprevite.com/coalition.html#tourband 02/17/2007]
* 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 Notes
Related links
The Coalition of the Willing (album) External links
* [http://www.bobbyprevite.com/coalition.html Official Site]
* [http://www.jambase.com/headsup.asp?storyID=8703&disp=all "CEREBRAL ROCK WITH BOBBY PREVITE"] Interview with Bobby Previte by Robyn Rubinstein at Jambase.com, August 3, 2006, RetrievedAugust 6 2007
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