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Charli Persip's nearly forty year mission includes distinguished residencies with the big bands of Dizzy Gillespie and Billy Eckstine, as well as gigs and record dates with Tadd Dameron, Frank Foster, Eric Dolphy, Roland Kirk, John Coltrane, among many others. Persip was the drummer on the legendary, "Eternal Triangle" recording, featuring Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt. Concurrent with his performing activities, Charli has earned a reputation as a superb educator. As a teacher Charli ranks among the best. He is currently Associate Professor at the New School of Music in Manhattan, fifteen years as drum and music instructor for Jazzmobile Inc. and has a highly successful privet practice.He is a popular attraction at drum clinics and lecture demonstrations at the nations most prestigious schools, such as Howard University, University of Massachusetts, Ohio State University, and North Texas State University. Additional background can be found in Lenord Feathers Encyclopedia of Jazz, and Marquis Whos who in music.
Announcing the publication of HOW NOT TO PLAY DRUMS the first book by master drummer, bandleader, recording artist and clinician "CHARLI PERSIP"This unique, insightful book offers the reader a special understanding of the role of the drummer in ensembles- an understanding that can improve relations between drummers, their fellow musicians and their listeners.Much of the information in this book has never been published in any other drum book. The history of the drum set, the importance of listening, tips on equipment, tuning and practicing, the art and science of accompaniment see the role and responsibilities of the drummer through the eyes, ears and experience of one of the best.HOW NOT TO PLAY DRUMS is a must-read for all drummers, but it's also important reading for all musicians and music lovers. It is recommended as required reading for all students who include the drum set in their ensembles.HOW NOT TO PLAY DRUMS is available now through http://www.halleonard.com/
Date With Dizzy (1956)

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Member Since: 4/13/2006
Band Members: Contact: Silvia St. John Cancrizans Booking and Management P.O. Box 2601 Newburgh NY 12550 (845) 565-2578 [email protected]
Influences: Supersound is Charli's big band, his pet project!The emergence of Supersound as a major musical experience is underscored by its latest recording No Dummies Allowed on the Soul Note label.No Dummies Allowed is the third album recorded by this truly suburb band. The first was recorded on the Stash label and entitled Charli Persip and Superband; the second is Superband 11, recorded on Soul Note. Tracks from these recordings are currently being played on jazz stations throughout the world, especially in the Greater New York area, which is home base for the band.The musical direction of Supersound ( formally known as Superband) presents the total spectrum of African American music..commonly referred to as jazz.from Bebop era to the present and beyond. Fans of all ages have thoroughly enjoyed listening to and yes! Even dancing to the music of Supersound.Supersounds library consists of unique arrangements on both standards and original compositions by some of todays most outstanding writers. The individual sound of the band stems from its concept: First, an excellent rhythm section with a small band feeling ( not the tight woodchopping sound that is heard in most big bands of today). Next, all the horns know the melody and harmonic structure of each tune, as well as their written parts. Thus, the band portrays the true drama in the music while maintaining the basic jazz big band traditions. Finally, Supersounds concept crosses the thrashold of musical transformation with Charli Persips drumming, unique in itself. All these attributes make Supersound a TRUE jazz orchestra.
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