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Tommy Peltier's Jazz Corps: Live At The Lighthouse 1963-67 Vol.II

Read "Live At The Lighthouse 1963-67 Vol.II" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


This release elicits notions of discovering a rare artistic masterpiece in an attic. Cornetist Tommy Peltier’s West Coast based “Jazz Corps,” rendered a modish post-Bop groove during its largely under-recognized reign from 1962 thru 1968. Virtually ignored by the West Coast music critics, these performances at California’s infamous “Lighthouse,” capture a band that infused elements of open-ended group improv, with a firmly rooted Bop disposition.

Peltier’s generally memorable original compositions convey the mindset of a musician who ...

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Tommy Peltier: Live at the Lighthouse 1963-67

Read "Live at the Lighthouse 1963-67" reviewed by Derek Taylor


Rightly or wrongly California has been saddled with a definite stereotype regarding its place in jazz history. Because of the state's distinction as the so-called birthplace of Cool Jazz, other styles of creative improvised music which also took root on its sunny shores have had a tough time gaining both legitimacy and publicity in the history books. West Coast jazz royalty such as Shelly Manne, Shorty Rogers and Russ Freeman all experimented with free improvisation, but none of them took ...

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Jazz Corps Legend Tommy Peltier Releases Eclectic New Solo CD "Love, Women and Song"

Jazz Corps Legend Tommy Peltier Releases Eclectic New Solo CD "Love, Women and Song"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Los Angeles, CA—Jazz aficionados and music enthusiasts worldwide are buzzing with the new solo release by legendary Jazz Corps founding member Tommy Peltier. An eclectic mix of rock, bop, pop, classical and jazz, Tommy Peltier's 'Love, Woman and Song' is an unexpected sonic adventure from the former jazz cornet virtuoso turned vocalist. “The concept for this solo album was to be free and explore many genres," explains Tommy. “With the subjects love, the women in my life and music, made ...

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Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Source: All About Jazz

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life Born in New Orleans many years ago, Tommy started playing trumpet at the age of 10. At the age of 13, he moved to Hollywood, Ca. with his mother. After one year of college, was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He spent two years playing in the Navy Band where he honed his arranging and playing skills. After the Service he hooked up with Bill Plummer, Charles and Joann Brackeen and Don Joham. Howard Rumsey, manager ...

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Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Source: All About Jazz

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life Posted: 2005-07-21 Tommy Peltier's Musical Life Born in New Orleans many years ago, Tommy started playing trumpet at the age of 10. At the age of 13, he moved to Hollywood, Ca. with his mother. After one year of college, was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He spent two years playing in the Navy Band where he honed his arranging and playing skills. After the Service he hooked up with Bill Plummer, Charles and Joann Brackeen ...

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Music Industry

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Source: All About Jazz

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life Posted: 2005-07-21 Tommy Peltier's Musical Life Born in New Orleans many years ago, Tommy started playing trumpet at the age of 10. At the age of 13, he moved to Hollywood, Ca. with his mother. After one year of college, was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He spent two years playing in the Navy Band where he honed his arranging and playing skills. After the Service he hooked up with Bill Plummer, Charles and Joann Brackeen ...

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Recording

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life

Source: All About Jazz

Tommy Peltier's Musical Life Born in New Orleans many years ago, Tommy started playing trumpet at the age of 10. At the age of 13, he moved to Hollywood, Ca. with his mother. After one year of college, was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He spent two years playing in the Navy Band where he honed his arranging and playing skills. After the Service he hooked up with Bill Plummer, Charles and Joann Brackeen and Don Joham. Howard Rumsey, manager ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Live At The...

Cadence Jazz Records
2002

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The Jazz Corps

Pacific Jazz
1967

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