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Anyone listen to much of his stuff ever? I just heard a recording of him at a Bird tribute concert, and he sounds pretty damn good. He's got a real good feel; anyone know more about the guy? What's he doing now a days?
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Now that's just weird...
http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?t=67153
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Weird
http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?t=67153
I promise this thread was not based upon the one quoted above.
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P. King
I first became aware of Pete King when I was age 15, listening to Maynard Ferguson Big Band albums. Peter King played on MR Horn One and MF Horn Two. He took some great solos on those records and played solid lead alto.
Have since heard some of King's solo projects - all great stuff. This guy is the real deal. He's out of the Woods-Cannonball-Bird camp, but he has his own sound and approach. That video on You-Tube of Mr. King playing "Lush Life" says it all.
I first became aware of Pete King when I was age 15, listening to Maynard Ferguson Big Band albums. Peter King played on MR Horn One and MF Horn Two. He took some great solos on those records and played solid lead alto.
Have since heard some of King's solo projects - all great stuff. This guy is the real deal. He's out of the Woods-Cannonball-Bird camp, but he has his own sound and approach. That video on You-Tube of Mr. King playing "Lush Life" says it all.
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I've seen Pete play once, and he is definitely world class without a doubt.
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Go to youtube and search for Peter King Lush Life. Enjoy.
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By the way, if you pay to join Phil Wood's 'Patrons Club'' at philwoods.com then you can hear many live recordings incuding one from the Glasgow Jazz Festival 1995. This features Phil playing with Peter King's Quintet-Good Stuff.
One of the best gigs I've been to was in London. It was Peter playing with Bob Martin-a great American alto player who lives in London. Bob was with Buddy's band for a long time (late 60's/70's) and sounds more like Phil than anyone else I've ever heard-Bob also has the most awesome, awesome chops imagineable. I've played with Bob a lot over the years (and studied with him) so it was nice hanging out with him and Peter after the gig-some great stories. They both shone big-time that night. (Jim Watson was burning on piano too).
Jamie O'D.
One of the best gigs I've been to was in London. It was Peter playing with Bob Martin-a great American alto player who lives in London. Bob was with Buddy's band for a long time (late 60's/70's) and sounds more like Phil than anyone else I've ever heard-Bob also has the most awesome, awesome chops imagineable. I've played with Bob a lot over the years (and studied with him) so it was nice hanging out with him and Peter after the gig-some great stories. They both shone big-time that night. (Jim Watson was burning on piano too).
Jamie O'D.
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