Julian Priester, Art Blakey Quintet, Pioneers of Jazz (1963 - 1968)
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Not sure who this trombonist is. The shot was taken at a jazz club in Boston, Massachusetts, either the Jazz Workshop or Paul's Mall. This is what I do know: Billy Harper was the saxophonist and I believe Art Blakely was the leader, but I'm not positive. I thought it might have been Curtis Fuller, but he said that he didn't believe it was him. I looked at other pictures on the web and it didn't appear to be Julian Priester. It most resembled Grachan Moncur, but I could find no record that he played with Blakey. The suit and the watch may be a clue. Your thoughts are welcome, but I'm looking for clear, convincing evidence before I give him a name. When I get a chance, I will post pictures of the piano player and bassist who were in that set. Billy Harpers picture is here:
www.flickr.com/photos/jackman_on_jazz/4501027788/in/set-7...
Update: I spoke with Trombone Jazz Master and former Jazz Messenger Curtis Fuller this afternoon and showed him all the pictures I had in this set. He said he believed it was Julian Priester and he should know and that's good enough for me. 4/16/11.
Julian Priester, Art Blakey Quintet, Pioneers of Jazz (1963 - 1968)
This photograph is copyrighted and may not be used in any way without permission. Contact me at : jackman_on_jazz@yahoo.com concerning use.
Not sure who this trombonist is. The shot was taken at a jazz club in Boston, Massachusetts, either the Jazz Workshop or Paul's Mall. This is what I do know: Billy Harper was the saxophonist and I believe Art Blakely was the leader, but I'm not positive. I thought it might have been Curtis Fuller, but he said that he didn't believe it was him. I looked at other pictures on the web and it didn't appear to be Julian Priester. It most resembled Grachan Moncur, but I could find no record that he played with Blakey. The suit and the watch may be a clue. Your thoughts are welcome, but I'm looking for clear, convincing evidence before I give him a name. When I get a chance, I will post pictures of the piano player and bassist who were in that set. Billy Harpers picture is here:
www.flickr.com/photos/jackman_on_jazz/4501027788/in/set-7...
Update: I spoke with Trombone Jazz Master and former Jazz Messenger Curtis Fuller this afternoon and showed him all the pictures I had in this set. He said he believed it was Julian Priester and he should know and that's good enough for me. 4/16/11.