Bebop Charlie--The Bob Florence Limited Edition

From the Bob Florence tribute at the Catalina Bar and Grill (Hollywood) on June 15, 2008, here is the Bob Florence Limited Edition on "Bebop Charlie".

Saxes: Jennifer Hall, Tom Peterson, Don Shelton, Kim Richmond, Billy Kerr, Bob Efford
Trombones: Alex Iles, Charlie Loper, Bob McChesney, Craig Gosnell
Trumpets: Steve Huffsteter, Pete DeSiena, Carl Saunders, Lee Thornburg, Ron Stout
Bass: Trey Henry
Drums: Peter Erskine
Guitar: Larry Koonse

Category:

Music

Tags:

• bob
• florence
• bebop
• charlie
• carl
• saunders

[1000ydguy]

Who's on Drums? Sooo solid, man! I met Bob years back when he had Clyde on tubs. Nothing this man EVER wrote played or recorded was nothing but A- number tops. God Bless him and the cats in the sky have gained one of the best there ever was.

[mkaiserme]

Peter Erskine. Just click on the "More info" link and you'll see the complete personnel list.

[smithrgdcfm]

The Florence charts are so magnificently constructed. The man was a big band genius. Such a pleasure!

[smithrgdcfm]

One of the greatest take offs on the old Malvin and John Schonberger composition "Whispering" that I have ever heard! RIP Bob Florence!!!

[kressf]

So much amazing talent in one room just makes me smile. Love the band, love the charts. Bob Florence, you are missed good sir. God Bless.

[freddeballa]

Awesome band!!

[mikeysax20]

brilliant stuff from a big band arranger myself :-) I would luv to play w/ this band ...

[jaycaparino]

just had the honor and pleasure of watching this band perform again at the Lobero Theatre on Sunday...best performance i have ever witnessed

[hookalakah]

Bob wrote the tune "Bebop Charlie" for broadcaster Chuck Niles. Horace Silver wrote "The Hippest Guy in Hollywood" for Niles as well. Talk about honors.

[Laanen]

Great Bone Section and a very nice solo from Alex Iles!

[trombonechops]

Bob wrote so many great charts. This tune has been one of my favorites! Bob's talent will be missed.

[cilcsster]

Bob was a neighbor of mine in Westlake Vlg., he and Evelyn used to come around and welcome me at Carmelos By The Freeway. I have taken a lot of still shots of the band, Nick Ciroli (deceased) was the drummer, and big Bob Cooper (deseased), i brought the band all beers during the break...all great players!