Rich Corpolongo

Rich Corpolongo Trio: Get Happy

Read "Get Happy" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza

by Jerry D'Souza
December 24, 2010

Tenor saxophonist Rich Corpolongo has been a presence on the Chicago jazz scene for several years, during which time he has solidified his base as a performer. In the early days, he played with Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris and Gary Burton, among others, going on to form his own band, which played several times at the Chicago Jazz Festival. But jazz is not his only calling; he has also performed with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Opera House Orchestra. ...

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Rich Corpolongo Trio: Get Happy

by Nic Jones
August 2, 2010

This is a trio that harks back to Sonny Rollins' work with piano-less groups over half a century ago, but there's nothing slavishly imitative about its music. Instead the evocation is joyous enough by itself to justify the title, and the uncalculated way in which the group goes about its work underlines it. Corpolongo's tenor sax sound is rich and sonorous and it's clear from the beginning that he's an advocate of the Coleman Hawkins school despite ...

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Rich Corpolongo Trio: Get Happy

Read "Get Happy" reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron
July 26, 2010

Tenor saxophonist Rich Corpolongo is a well-known figure on the Chicago jazz scene, having performed for decades with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé and drummer Barrett Deems' big band. An author of four books on improvisation, Corpolongo is known for exploring a variety of jazz styles, from standard swing to avant-garde. For Get Happy, his third release on Delmark Records, the veteran reed man recalls the piano-less trio sound of tenor giant Sonny Rollins, with a straight-ahead live ...

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The Rich Corpolongo Quartet: Smiles

by Jack Bowers
May 1, 1998

One has to admire Rich Corpolongo for going his own way, and Delmark Records for providing a creative platform on which the reed virtuoso from Chicago is able to display his talents. Unfortunately, “admire" is not synonymous with “enjoy." While there are some pleasurable moments on Corpolongo's second Delmark release (following last year's Just Found Joy), there are too many others that, although well-played, left this listener disengaged (in other words, bored). While I'd be the first to agree that ...

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Performance / Tour

Rich Corpolongo Trio: Delmark CD Release Party at Chicago's Jazz Showcase

Source: Kevin Johnson
August 18, 2010

Wednesday, September 8—Come out and celebrate with the hugely talented jazz tenor saxophonist and his trio with legendary drummer Rusty Jones and bassist Dan Shapera—GET HAPPY—Delmark 592 RECORD RELEASE PARTY, Wednesday, September 8, 8pm and 10pm FOR OUR CD “GET HAPPY" ISSUED BY DELMARK RECORDS (#592) The Rich Corpolongo Trio Rich Corpolongo—Tenor Saxophone Dan Shapera—Bass Rusty Jones—Drums At THE JAZZ SHOWCASE Dearborn Station 806 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago, IL 60605 ...
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Recording

Rich Corpolongo Trio - Get Happy (Delmark)

Source: Master of a Small House
June 17, 2010

Tenor, bass and drums projects will probably forever be name checked against Sonny Rollins' pioneering parables with the form. In the case of Rich Corpolongo the connection fits. As one of the younger “old reliables" of Delmark's current tenor stable, his latest release is a long overdue showcase for his talents sans piano. Along for the ride, but also willing to take the wheel when tapped are bassist Dan Shapera and drummer Rusty Jones, Chicago-based session men who fill their ...
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