this is a great collection of stellar musicians, united for a one-off at the Bite Of Oregon 1988.
The music speaks for itself.
The video is in three parts and the particulars are noted on the individual segments.
Special thanks to producer David Jester/Pro Video Productions and Multnomah Cable Access for the original videography from 1988.
the vocalists:
Nancy King (grammy nominated Jazz)
Ralph Black
Calvin Walker
The strings:
Dan Balmer guitar
Jerry Hahn guitar
Phil Baker bass
Dave Captein bass
Rob Thomas violin
the horns:
Michael Bard tenor sax/leader
Jeff Homan tenor sax
Gary Barone trumpet
John Jensen trumpet
Richard Cooper trumpet
the rhythm:
George Mitchell Hammond B-3 Organ
Glen Holstrom Piano/Synth
Carlton Jackson drums
Gary Hobbs drums
Israel Annoh percussion
Bobby Torres percussion
ralph....billy larkins...thedelagates man what times
jbook2 1 year ago
Ladies and Gentlemen..............Mr Ralph Black.........He was a local legend in the Portland jazz scene and a really nice man. Mailman by day.............Singer by night.
RIP Mr Black.
isodude1 1 year ago