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Influences
Supersound is Charli's big band, his pet project!
The emergence of Supersound as a major musical experience is underscored by its latest recording "Intrinsic Evolution".
Charli Persip has been the uncrowned king of modern big band drumming for over half a century. He is among the very few who created the approach for driving post-swing large ensembles, and he continues to set the pace with Supersound. Through its diversity of moods and its focus on young writers and players, Supersound also finds Persip taking the lead in mentoring the stars of the future, much as he was mentored by Dizzy Gillespie. This is a band that covers a lot of musical territory, all well. - Bob Blumenthal
"Intrinsic Evolution" is the fourth album recorded by this truly suburb band. The first was recorded on the Stash label and entitled Charli Persip and Superband; the second is Superband 11, recorded on Soul Note. Tracks from these recordings are currently being played on jazz stations throughout the world, especially in the Greater New York area, which is home base for the band.
The musical direction of Supersound ( formally known as Superband) presents the total spectrum of African American music, commonly referred to as jazz; from Bebop era to the present and beyond. Fans of all ages have thoroughly enjoyed listening to and yes! Even dancing to the music of Supersound.
Supersound's library consists of unique arrangements on both standards and original compositions by some of todays most outstanding writers. The individual sound of the band stems from its concept: First, an excellent rhythm section with a small band feeling ( not the tight woodchopping sound that is heard in most big bands of today). Next, all the horns know the melody and harmonic structure of each tune, as well as their written parts. Thus, the band portrays the true drama in the music while maintaining the basic jazz big band traditions. Finally, Supersound's concept crosses the threshold of musical transformation with Charli Persip's drumming, unique in itself. All these attributes make Supersound a TRUE jazz orchestra.
Sounds Like
A Drum lesson with Charli. Now available through Hudson Music.
Charli Persip is now endorsed by Craviotto Drum Company. "The drums are beautiful, a full sound and made in America!".
The Charli Persip model drumstick produced by Vater Percussin Inc. are now on the market.
Charli Persip's nearly fourty year mission includes distinguished residencies with
Dizzy Gillespie and Billy Eckstine, as well as gigs and record dates with Tadd Dameron, Frank Foster, Eric Dolphy, Roland Kirk, John Coltrane, among many others. Persip was the drummer on the legendary, "Eternal Triangle" recording, featuring Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt.
Concurrent with his performing activities, Charli has earned a reputation as a superb educator. As a teacher Charli ranks among the best. He is currently Associate Professor at the New School of Music in Manhattan, fifteen years as drum and music instructor for Jazzmobile Inc. and has a highly successful private practice.
He is a popular attraction at drum clinics and lecture demonstrations at the nations most prestigious schools, such as Howard University, University of Massachusetts, Ohio State University, and North Texas State University. Additional background can be found in Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz, and Marqui's Who's who in music.
Announcing the publication of
HOW NOT TO PLAY DRUMS
the first book by master drummer, bandleader,
recording artist and clinician
"CHARLI PERSIP"
This unique, insightful book offers the reader a special
understanding of the role of the drummer in ensembles-
an understanding that can improve relations between
drummers, their fellow musicians and their listeners.
Much of the information in this book has never
been published in any other drum book. The history
of the drum set, the importance of listening, tips
on equipment, tuning and practicing, the art and
science of accompaniment see the role and
responsibilities of the drummer through the eyes,
ears and experience of one of the best.
HOW NOT TO PLAY DRUMS is a must-read for all
drummers, but it's also important reading for all musicians
and music lovers. It is recommended as required reading
for all students who include the drum set in their ensembles.
HOW NOT TO PLAY DRUMS is available now through;
http://www.halleonard.com/
Bonjour, le nouvel album de DAVID EL-MALEK "Music from Source" est disponible! Découvrez-le sur scène le 17 OCTOBRE à PARIS (L'Européen) D'autres dates à voir sur notre page. A bientôt! L'équipe Plus Loin Music
Whatzz Up Charli I hope all is good wit cha!!!!You Know before they had P Funk There was Charli P. Swangin and Bangin!!!Take care Charli always The Best!!!Peace!!!!!
Dear Charli! As daughter of af a jazzdrummer hear in Sweden I have had the pleasure of growing up with "you". Happy to be your friend. Have a lovely weekend Bjns Eva Bessman
Salaam - bismillah I was blessed to see you some years ago in L.A. with Basie and then I was amazed to see you in New Orleans with Billy Eckstine whom I love dearly. I mean, here is Mr.B, a singer, with a drummer as Musical Director at the best hotel in New Orleans and I am sitting there thinking, "Man, B is bad, he brought his own drummer - Charlie Persip - and you glued that hotel band together like it was your own and B was smiling and handsome as ever!" - imam wali ibn Cannon
Hello Charli Persip Thank you for being a positive force in this world. Music is one of the few things that has the power to bring people from different cultures together. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Darryl
What,s Up Charli P. like I say aint no sip like Persip.I just wanna Holla at cha I hope is good In Da Hood. I guess you thought you would never see a Black President well Obamas In Da House Ya Mean!! Hip, Sip!!!Peace!!
