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Alvin Queen
Jazz / Blues / Bossa Nova

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Member Since	2/11/2007
Band Website	http://www.alvinqueendrummer.com
Band Members	Personnel on I AIN'T LOOKIN' AT YOU (Enja 2006) Jesse Davis - Alto Saxophone Alvin Queen - Drums Mike LeDonne - B3 Organ Peter Bernstein - Guitar Terell Stafford Trumpet, Flugelhorn Alvin toured with notable pianist Oscar Peterson for many years. Most Memorable Moment
Influences	Elvin Jones Art Blakey, Max Roach, Charlie Persip, Big Sid Catlet, Papa Joe Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Osie Johnson, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Cobb, Eric Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Manny Boyd, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arnett Cobb, Dolo Cocker, Al Cohn, George Coleman, Bob Cunningham, Dee Daniels, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Jessie Davis, Buddy de Franco, Dorothy Donegan, Kenny Drew Sr., Mercer Ellington, Robin Eubanks, Art Farmer, Jimmy Garrison, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Gomez, Dexter Gordon, Al Grey, Mike Brecker, Randy Brecker, Bob Berge, Cedar Walton, Johnny Griffin, Roy Hargrove, Milt Jackson, Plas Johnson, Guy Lafitte, Jack Lesberg, Kevin Mahogany, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Christian McBride, Jay McShann, Mulgrew Miller, Joe Newman, Horace Parlan, Nicolas Payton, Niels Henning Osted Pederson, Oscar Peterson, Red Richards, Freddy Roach, David Sanchez, Pharaoh Sanders, Bill Saxton, Zoot Sims, Carrie Smith, Terell Stafford, Lou Tabackin, Buddy Tate, Leon Thomas, Mickey Tucker Stanley Turrentine, Warren Vache, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Bennie Wallace, Peter Washington, Randy Weston, Joe Lee Wilson and Reggie Workman.
Sounds Like	Kenny Clarke, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Papa Joe Jones, Charlie Persip, Roy Haynes Brushes and Brass - Alvin Queen and Clark Terry More videos: SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVEN SCATTING WITH CLARK TERRY CONCERT WITH RED HOLLOWAY Oscar Peterson Sushi 2004 Oscar Peterson " Cake Walk" 2004 Montreal
Record Label	ENJA, JUSTIN RECORDS, WARD RECORDS
Type of Label	Major

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Brushes and Brass - Alvin Queen and Clark Terry

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Alvin Queen was 19 years old and playing with Horace Silver’s band at Club Barron in Harlem, when he first met Trumpeter Charles Tolliver. Two years later, in 1971, when Alvin was performing with George Benson, Tolliver called and asked him if he wanted to go to Europe with him.
“I told him, ‘Yes,’ and I quit George’s group and left America for my first trip to Europe that November. The group included Stanley Cowell on piano and Cecil McBee on bass. This was also the original “Music Incorporation” group; I was just replacing Jimmy Hopps, who was on drums.”
Alvin traveled with Tolliver back and forth to Europe many times over the next several months before getting another call from Horace. “Horace said, ‘Hey man, I’m putting together another group. Are you available?”
This time, Alvin joined the band for five years before moving to Montreal, where he was the house drummer for Rockhead’s Paradise. He stayed in Canada for two years before returning to New York. But after arriving, he quickly became disenchanted with the pressure put on jazz musicians to water down the music.
“I didn’t want to commercialize my music to become successful,” says Queen, “so I returned to Europe in 1977.” Read more. . .

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Hans Rosenberg	Jul 11 2009 9:42 AM
Neal	Jul 11 2009 3:01 AM Ciao,Alvin ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis you are a great really... talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Jazzkanelle / Laura CHRISTON-VINCENS	Jul 5 2009 1:32 PM Always great listening to you! Wish you'll be back in France soon! Take care. Laura
Black Cat Bone	Jul 4 2009 12:00 AM Thanks for your friendship, Alvin. Great music & amazing drumming! Greetings from Germany & all the best, Uli / BCB
fabio morgera	Jun 29 2009 3:57 AM Great playing with you again the other night, all the best!
Jennifer Graham	Jun 17 2009 7:20 PM LIKING YOUR RYTHEM
Chela&Birdland	Jun 10 2009 3:57 PM What a good music¡ I love it... Thanks for the add and a kiss from Málaga, Spain.
Al Bunshaft	Jun 8 2009 3:29 PM Just saw that you are playing The Turning Point in a few weeks. I am in Europe that week and I am going to miss this. Any other NY area gigs? Cheers, al
Elisabeth	Jun 7 2009 7:12 AM Hello my friend, It is long time, how are you ? Just dropping by to say hello. Take care. Peace !
William Goffigan - Professional Percussionist	Jun 3 2009 4:26 PM
Jazz in Marciac	Mar 9 2009 4:53 PM Great concert at Jazz in Marciac last week-end! Congratulations for the music!
Orange Jazz Club	Jan 23 2009 10:26 PM love your sound, thanks for the add, cool grooves forever, cheers OJC
JULIAN VAUGHN Online Now!	Jan 23 2009 11:48 AM What,s up King Oueen I hope all is good in Da House.Man I can,t believe it still Obama,s IN DA HOUSE I Love It That,s What I Call Swangin Ya Mean!. Well I just wanna Holla at cha Be Easy GReasy!!!The Beat Goes On!!!
Donald Vega	Jan 14 2009 3:07 AM Alvin!! I hope we get to play with you again. Happy New Year. donald
Jazz in Marciac	Jan 6 2009 2:05 PM Toute l'équipe de Jazz in Marciac vous souhaite une bonne année 2009! Jazz in Marciac staff wish you an happy new year!
Preston Love	Dec 15 2008 4:11 PM Thanks for the add Alvin! You're a GREAT drummer!!! Happy Holidays to you & yours.
Mc/Mg Quartet	Dec 5 2008 8:42 AM hi alvin, thank's for beeing our friend on the quest for serious creative fun and sharing the xperience. best mcmg
Allaboutjazz.com	Dec 3 2008 10:42 AM Hi Alvin, Thanks for your time for the interview with Alexander . Here is the interview : The link is at : http://www. allaboutjazz. com/php/news. php?id=26294 Peace Jon
Kym Lawrence Monroe	Nov 29 2008 5:38 PM MyHotComments
Donald Vega	Nov 19 2008 11:06 PM My man Alvin! I miss playing with you. Let's play soon. Blessings,
Elisabeth	Nov 3 2008 7:49 AM Bonjour Alvin, Thank you so much for your compliment and for accepting my invitation, is wonderful having you as a friend. Peace and Love. Merci beaucoup et à bientôt !!! Elisabeth
Mike Melito	Sep 5 2008 5:14 AM Hey Alvin Hope you are well! Just stopping by to say hey. Best Mike
Jazz Radio	Sep 3 2008 8:56 PM Thanks for the adding me to your friends...Have a great day!
LINDA	Aug 2 2008 11:11 PM Alvin, Just stopping by to say Hello!
Taurus Studio	Jul 17 2008 3:35 PM Viens vite profiter de notre studio climatisé aux lumières tamisées par ces chauds jours d'été et évite ainsi les mélanomes! A bientôt!

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