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DUX Orchestra: Duck Walks Dog (With Mixed Results)

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The cover of the 1994 archival recording Duck Walks Dog (With Mixed Results) by the DUX Orchestra presents an intriguing line up which combines American free jazzers with Swedish baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson. Even within the New York City contingent there is diversity, as veteran stickman Walter Perkins (who played with Sonny Rollins, Roland Kirk and Charles Mingus among many others) rubs shoulders with young drummer Susie Ibarra (in her pre-David S. Ware days), stalwart reedmen Dave Sewelson and Will ...

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Drummer Walter Perkins

Drummer Walter Perkins

Source: All About Jazz

On Thursday, February 15th, 2004 jazz drummer Walter Perkins died (Valentine's Day 2004). The wake took place at the Merrick First Baptist Church, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York on Thursday, February 19th, 2004. Thousands of fans, friends, fellow musicians came out to say “Goodbye", to a legend. To name a few people: Jazz vocalists Mel Bliss, Myrna Lake, Kesha St John, and musicians Harold Mabern, Bob Cranshaw, Ed Stoute, Hank Johnson, Dave Carter, Enos Payne, “Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin, Bernie ...

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Legendary Drummer Walter Perkins Died Today

Legendary Drummer Walter Perkins Died Today

Source: All About Jazz


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Music Industry

Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins Hospitalized with Stroke

Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins Hospitalized with Stroke

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz drummer Walter Perkins remains in very poor condition at North Shore Forest Hills Hospital located at 10201 66th Road, Flushing, New York 11375 (718) 830-4000 Phone in room 409. On January 21st, 2004 Walter Perkins was presented a plaque for 35 years service to the Creative Jazz Organization. Ever since then his condition has gotten worse and deteriorated to the point he needed hospitalization. According to information available to me, and based on a telephone conversation with Walter Perkins ...

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Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins is Back in Hospital

Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins is Back in Hospital

Source: All About Jazz

According to information available to me, Jazz great Walter Perkins is back in the hospital today. The jazz legend suffered a stroke, and is suffering from complications from radiation treatments for lung cancer. Just last week Walter Perkins was given a plaque for 35 years service to the Creative Jazz Organization, at Carmichael's in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Walter Perkins is featured on many old jazz recordings in the 50's and played with many jazz greats. He is presently at ...

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Famous Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins Presented with Plaque For 35 Years Service

Famous Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins Presented with Plaque For 35 Years Service

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz drummer Walter Perkins was greeted to a jam packed house full of musicians, vocalists, friends in a special tribute to him. Walter Perkins has been treated for lung cancer with radiation and was escorted by his wife down to Carmichael's Diner in Jamaica, Queens where they play jazz in the basement room. Reuben Bankhead the Creative Jazz Organization's treasurer presented Walter Perkins with a plaque for 35 years of devotion and service to this non-profit jazz organization. Just to ...

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Famous Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins To Be Honored

Famous Jazz Drummer Walter Perkins To Be Honored

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz drummer, Walter Perkins on Jamaica, Queens will be honored on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at Carmichael's Dinner located at 117-08 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434 in the basement by the Creative Jazz Organization at 8:00P.M. A plaque honoring 35 years of distinguished service to the CJO will be awarded to Walter Perkins. Walter Perkins has been a teacher and mentor to many drum and percussion students, and also has been featured on many famous jazz recordings. ...

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Jazz drummer Walter Perkins is home after radiation treatment in Hospital

Jazz drummer Walter Perkins is home after radiation treatment in Hospital

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz drummer Walter Perkins is now home after being discharged from a hospital after receiving radiation treatments for lung cancer. Speculation has it that his illness is due to long term effects of second hand smoke exposure after performing in many smoke filled jazz clubs for many years. It is noted that Walter Perkins has not performed for five weeks now and has missed his regular stint at Carmichael's in Jamaica, Queens on Wednesday nights performing for the Creative Jazz ...

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Famous Jazz Drummer, Walter Perkins Gets Radiation Treatments

Famous Jazz Drummer, Walter Perkins Gets Radiation Treatments

Source: All About Jazz


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