Bill Fulton on keys or piano at 66 California – CLOSED
Live at 66 California
Live at 66 California documents pianist Bill Fulton performing with the Cannon-Lechner Big Band. The concert took place at 66 California, a jazz venue in Ventura, California. The performance was recorded live and later released by JSC Records.
Drummer Boyd Cannon and baritone saxophonist Paul Lechner co-led the Southern California big band. In addition, the ensemble featured many accomplished area jazz musicians. The program included works associated with Woody Herman, Bob Florence, Thad Jones, John Coltrane, Bill Holman, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Cannon-Lechner Big Band at 66 California
The recording includes nine selections. They are “Apple Honey,” “I’ll Remember,” “Big Dipper,” “Impressions,” “God Bless the Child,” “Midnight Run,” “My Romance,” “A Night in Tunisia,” and “Goin’ Away Blues.”
Bill Fulton played piano on the recording. He also performed featured solos on “A Night in Tunisia” and Bob Florence’s “I’ll Remember.” Meanwhile, other featured musicians included Karolyn Kafer, Ron Barrows, Jack Coan, Larry Jones, Matt Jermaine, and Gene Burkert.
All About Jazz Review
Jazz writer Jack Bowers reviewed the Cannon-Lechner Big Band recording for All About Jazz. His review appeared on March 1, 1999. In it, Bowers described the Southern California ensemble as lively and swinging. He also discussed several of the musicians and their featured solos.
In particular, Bowers noted pianist Bill Fulton’s solos on “A Night in Tunisia” and “I’ll Remember.” You can read the complete Cannon-Lechner Big Band review by Jack Bowers at All About Jazz.
Personnel
Trumpets: Curt Sletten, Robert Sack, Ron Barrows, Jack Coan
Trombones: Scott Hughes, Larry Jones, Fred Crowther, Bill Fuentes
Saxophones: Karolyn Kafer, Brad Carrow, Gene Burkert, Matt Jermaine, Paul Lechner
Piano: Bill Fulton
Bass: Jeff Faulkner
Drums: Boyd Cannon
Bill Fulton on Piano
The Live at 66 California recording is part of Bill Fulton’s long history as a professional musician. Fulton has worked as a pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and orchestrator. His career also includes jazz performances, recording sessions, television and film work, and live engagements.
Finally, you can explore more performances in the Bill Fulton events archive. You can also visit the Bill Fulton website to learn more about his recordings, arrangements, and music career.
Artist: Bill Fulton on keys or pianoDate/Time: April 10, 1998 12:00 am
Venue: 66 California - CLOSED
Address: 66 S California St Ventura, 93001
