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Ed Howard currently resides in New York City and is a highly sought after bassist. Ed has also had a long-standing tenure with the Roy Haynes Quartet. Since joining Mr. Haynes in 1982, Ed has had the opportunity to tour extensively and record three CD's with this grand master of the drums. Ed also sights Clifford Jordan as a major influence in his musical development. He was the bassist in Mr. Jordan's quartet from 1983 to 1992. Ed credits Mr. Jordan for giving him his first recording experience (Dr. Chicago, featuring Jaki Byard - Beehive Records). Ed's involvement with Gary Thomas' Group, 7th Quadrant, is a testimony to his abilities outside the parameters of acoustic jazz. Mr. Thomas' rap/hip hop inspired work is rhythmically and harmonically demanding. Ed states: "Gary's music is a perfect vehicle for me to express myself in ways I would not normally be able to." Some of Ed's best recorded work can be heard on Mr. Thomas' CD, Till We Have Faces, a project which afforded Ed his first opportunity to perform with guitarist Pat Metheny. Another musical association which Ed deems significant is that with the great trumpet player, Dr. Eddie Henderson, whom Ed feels has greatly contributed to bringing out the creative aspect of his musicianship. Ed can be heard on two CD's with Dr. Henderson, the most recent of which is Manhattan In Blue, winner of Swing Journal's Gold Disc Award. Ed was born and raised in Washington D.C., where he attended Federal City College and studied with bassist Marshall Hawkins. In 1981 Ed was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Award, enabling him to study with bassist Buster Williams.

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Mary Foster Conklin: These Precious Days

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Mary Foster Conklin is a New York-based singer with an eclectic approach to the choices she makes in deciding upon a repetoire for her fifth release, These Precious Days. Unafraid to step outside the nine dots, she has focussed the project on lesser-known jazz and popular compositions by predominately female songwriters. Joining Conklin are a number of top shelf New York musicians including pianist and arranger John Di Martino, violinist Sara Caswell, bassist Ed Howard, drummer Vince Cherico, guitarist Guilherme ...

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Nancy Kelly: Jazz Woman: The Reel to Real Sessions

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Among jazz aficionados in the “real" Upstate New York, that is to say in and around the cities of Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, vocalist Nancy Kelly is well known. She has performed at multiple venues, both still extant and defunct, which served as havens for music lovers in the area. Known for her uncompromising artistry and singular approach to standards, Kelly did not limit her activity to her native region. Over half a century she has performed all over the ...

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Alfred Howard and K23 Orch Final Show 12/05 in S.D.

Alfred Howard and K23 Orch Final Show 12/05 in S.D.

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Last Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra Show: 12/05 in San Diego

Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra by Larry Mills Over the years we've had the good fortune to watch Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra develop into a damn fine band. In fact, I (your humble Editor Kayceman), knew Al from another life. We met at the record store Al worked at when I too lived in San Diego. He hadn't started the ...

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These Precious Days

Mock Turtle Music
2023

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Criss Cross
1986

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