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Charli Persip
After playing with Tadd Dameron
in 1953, drummer Charli Persip toured and recorded with Dizzy
Gillespie's big and small bands between 1953-1958. Charli then joined
Harry Edison's quintet and later the Harry James Orchestra before
forming his own group, the Jazz Statesmen with Roland Alexander, Freddie
Hubbard, and Ron Carter in 1960. Around this time, Charli Persip also
recorded with several formidable jazz musicians including Lee Morgan,
Dinah Washington, Kenny Dorham, Zoot Sims, Red Garland, Gil Evans, Don
Ellis, Eric Dolphy, Roland Kirk, and Gene Ammons. Persip was also the
drummer on the legendary "Eternal Triangle" recording, featuring Sonny
Rollins and Sonny Stitt. Charli Persip also toured for several years as
a drummer and conductor with Billy Eckstine (1960-1973).
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Along with his performing activities, Charli has earned a reputation as
a superb educator. Since 1974, Charli Persip has been instructor of
drums and music, for Jazzmobile Inc. – New York. He is currently
Associate Professor at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in
Manhattan, and has had a highly successful private practice for over
fifteen years. As a teacher, Charli ranks among the best. Charli Persip
is also a popular attraction at drum clinics, and gives
lecture-demonstrations at the nations most prestigious schools: Howard
University, University of Massachusetts, Ohio State University, and
North Texas State University.
Charli's currently leads Supersound, his jazz big band that was started
in the mid-80’s. The emergence of Supersound (formally known as
Superband) as a major musical experience, is underscored by its latest
self-produced recording, Intrinsic Evolution. Charli Persip and
Supersound’s release of Intrinsic Evolution is the fourth album recorded
by this suburb band, and showcases 25 years of big band leadership.
Supersound’s first album was recorded on the Stash label, and was titled
Charli Persip and Superband. The group’s second album Superband 11, and
third album No Dummies Allowed, was recorded on the Soul Note label.
Tracks from these recordings are played on jazz stations throughout the
world, especially in the greater New York area, which is also home-base
for Charli and his band. The musical direction of Supersound, presents
the total spectrum of Jazz. From the Be-bop era to the present, fans of
all ages have thoroughly enjoyed listening and dancing to the music of
Supersound.
Supersound’s library of tunes consists of unique arrangements on both
standards and original compositions. The individual sound of the band
stems from its tri-concept: First, an excellent rhythm section with a
small band feeling. Second, all the horns know the melody and harmonic
structure of each tune, as well as their written parts. Thirdly, the
band portrays the true drama in the music, while maintaining the basic
jazz big band traditions. Supersound’s concept crosses the threshold of
musical transformation, with Charli Persips drumming - unique in itself.
Supersound is truly a unique jazz orchestra.
"The Craviotto drums are beautiful, a
full sound... and made in America!"
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