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Charlie Rice

Charlie Rice (born March 1, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a jazz drummer.

Having played with Jimmy Oliver, Rice led the first house band at Philadelphia's Club 421, with a lineup including Vance Wilson, Bob Bushnell, Red Garland and Johnny Hughes.

After playing with Eddie Vinson's and Jimmy Heath's big bands (with John Coltrane in both lineups[2]) in 1951 he went with Oscar Pettiford, Rudy Williams, Clifton Best, J.J. Johnson and Howard McGhee on a USO tour to the South Pacific, as part of a unit known as the "Swingin' Jamboree". The concerts were recorded and released the following year as Howard McGhee and his Korean All Stars, Jazz At the Battlefront Volume 1.

Back in Philadelphia, he led the Charlie Rice All-Stars.

As well as playing with Sonny Stitt, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (again with John Coltrane), and Leo Parker, in 1964 and 1965 he toured and recorded with Chet Baker.

As of October 2011, Rice is still performing.

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Chet Baker: Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions In Holland

Read "Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions In Holland" reviewed by Stefano Merighi


Possiamo cominciare da “The Best Thing for You" per osservare come Chet Baker spesso si svincoli dal consueto clichè di strumentista intimo, tormentato e romantico e assuma invece tratti perentori e assertivi. Il suo intervento tra gli accordi del brano di Irving Berlin è di una sicurezza tecnica assoluta, il timbro brunito non esclude un'effervescenza ritmica e una costruzione delle frasi che nello stesso tempo esaltano l'eloquio e i silenzi. Si tratta di un discorso che si potrebbe ...

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Chet Baker: Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions In Holland

Read "Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions In Holland" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Let us bring sexy back to jazz. Not that it has been misplaced but, in a world where a teenager with a horn can flawlessly navigate “Giant Steps," what seems to be the missing is the seductive element of jazz. We are undoubtedly reminded of the sensuous experience of the music which has always been reflected in the music of Chet Baker as evidenced by these newly discovered sessions from Holland in 1979. Jazz detective Zev Feldman has unearthed more ...

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Drummer Charlie Rice & His All-Stars In Collingswood, NJ On Thurs. December 5th!

Drummer Charlie Rice & His All-Stars In Collingswood, NJ On Thurs. December 5th!

Source: Jim Miller

The Jazz Bridge first Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Avenue in Collingswood NJ, presents drummer Charlie Rice and his All-Stars on Thursday, December 5th. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. At the age of 93, drummer, raconteur and jazz legend Charlie Rice is not only still playing, but playing as well or better than percussionists ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Charlie Rice in Collingswood on October 6th

Jazz Bridge Presents Charlie Rice in Collingswood on October 6th

Source: Suzanne Cloud

Kicking off the 8th season of the Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts Series on Thursday October 6th at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Ave. Collingswood, NJ will be legendary (and 91 years old!) drummer Charlie Rice and his band featuring pianist Don Wilson, bassist Ed Wise, saxophonist Bob Howell and trombonist Clifford Adams. Rice has been a mainstay of the Philadelphia scene since the late 1940s when he was in the houseband at the famous Downbeat Club playing opposite ...

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All Charges Dropped Against Drummer Charlie Rice!

All Charges Dropped Against Drummer Charlie Rice!

Source: All About Jazz

It's a celebration! This Thursday, May 7th, at the Collingwood Community Center from 7-9PM, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ. $10/$5 students. Free sodas and buffet. Ed Wise and his New Orleans Big Band will be appearing to celebrate Charlie Rice's victory! See Philadelphia Daily News Article below.

Jazz drummer beats gas rap By JASON NARK Philadelphia Daily News Life is back in tune for Charlie Rice, the venerable jazz drummer who was accused last year at ...

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Jazz Vespers for Drummer Charlie Rice at St. John Baptist Church in Camden, NJ

Jazz Vespers for Drummer Charlie Rice at St. John Baptist Church in Camden, NJ

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz Vespers Sunday, April 19th St. John Baptist Church Camden, NJ 5:00-6:00pm Alto saxophonist Tony Williams, pianist Don Wilson, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Craig McIver will be performing a jazz vespers to raise money for the Charlie Rice Legal Defense Fund on Sunday April 19th from 5-6PM at St. John Baptist Church at 30th and Mitchell Streets in Camden, NJ. Drummer Charlie Rice will also be featured. Admission is free, but ...

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Giants of Jazz for Charlie Rice at Ortlieb's JazzHaus on February 22

Giants of Jazz for Charlie Rice at Ortlieb's JazzHaus on February 22

Source: All About Jazz

On Sunday February 22nd, three of Philadelphia's most revered jazz legends will appear on stage at Ortlieb's JazzHaus, Bootsie Barnes, Larry McKenna, and Sam Reed, at 847 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA from 4-7PM. The rhythm section will be pianist Jason Shattil, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Jim Miller. All of these musicians are donating their time to help legendary jazz drummer Charlie Rice (see below). Admission is $15. For info call: Jazz Bridge at 215-517-8337 or 856-858-8914. Update on ...

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