Bill Fulton pianist – “Live at 66 California, April 10 1998”
Bill Fulton pianist Cannon-Lechner Big Band credits include Live at 66 California, April 10, 1998. The Cannon-Lechner Big Band recorded the album live at 66 California in Ventura. Fulton played piano in the rhythm section with bassist Jeff Faulkner and drummer Boyd Cannon.
The Cannon-Lechner Big Band featured 16 musicians from the Southern California jazz scene. Drummer Boyd Cannon and baritone saxophonist Paul Lechner led the group. The ensemble brought together experienced Los Angeles-area jazz musicians. Its repertoire showcased classic and contemporary big band writing.
Live at 66 California
The band recorded this performance on April 10, 1998, during an appearance at 66 California in Ventura. A contemporary LA Jazz Scene article described the club as a Ventura jazz stronghold. The article also reported a standing-room-only audience for the performance.
The album includes “Apple Honey,” “I’ll Remember,” “Big Dipper,” “Impressions” and “God Bless the Child.” Other selections include “Midnight Run,” “My Romance,” “Night in Tunisia” and “Goin’ Away Blues.” Several prominent jazz writers contributed arrangements. They include Bill Holman, Bob Florence, Thad Jones, Mark Taylor, Sammy Nestico and Gary Persons.
Bill Fulton on Piano
Fulton played piano as a member of the Cannon-Lechner ensemble. The album’s detailed performance credits also name him on two selections. He plays on Bob Florence’s “I’ll Remember.” The credits also name him on Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli’s “Night in Tunisia.”
Curt Sletten, Robert Sack, Ron Barrows and Jack Coan made up the trumpet section. Scott Hughes, Larry Jones, Fred Crowther and Bill Fuentes played trombone. The saxophonists included Karolyn Kafer, Brad Carow, Gene Burkert, Matt Germaine and Paul Lechner. Jeff Faulkner played bass, while Boyd Cannon played drums.
A Southern California Big Band Recording
The live session documented an active period for large-ensemble jazz in Southern California. The original LA Jazz Scene article called the performance a milestone for Cannon-Lechner. The band recorded the performance for an upcoming CD release on JSC Records.
An All About Jazz review of Live at 66 California later praised the ensemble and its musicians. JSC Records released the recording.
For more of Bill Fulton’s recording work, visit the Bill Fulton discography and album credits. You can also explore his audio portfolio for additional jazz, big band and keyboard performances.
Year: 1998Role: pianist
Album: Live at 66 California, April 10 1998
Title: Apple Honey, I'll Remember, Big Dipper, Impressions, God Bless the Child, Midnight Run, My Romance, Night in Tunisia, Goin' Away Blues
Artist: The Cannon-Lechner Big Band
Release label: JSC Records
Purchase links:
