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Solo – October 30th, 2011

Solo Trombone – 30th of October, 2011 @ Mobius in Cambridge, MA Haute Cuisine All of Me Photosynthetica Sacred Harp Medley Last Call All compositions by Randy Pingrey, except – of course – for All of Me… Also: the new … Continue reading

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Duet with Fausto Sierakowski

Fausto Sierakowski – alto saxophone Randy Pingrey – trombone Recorded  April 7th, 2011 at NEC Huntington Traffic 7 Haviland Hampshire Street Parking Garage Main and Windsor Are further comments even necessary?  I think not…

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Music for Lonely Folks

Music for Lonely Folks Randy Pingrey – trombone, paper, tape Ellipsis and Ellipsis Straight Talk Sduoitle Acoustic Not Even Electronic Déjà vu And Ellipsis And a taste of what’s to come: Every solo concert is a learning opportunity, and this … Continue reading

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The OPQ Outpost EP

Olson Pingrey Quartet at the Outpost On the DL by Randy Pingrey Tygart Valley by Kathy Olson Low Contrast by Randy Pingrey High Contrast by Randy Pingrey Kathy Olson - bari sax Randy Pingrey - trombone Mark Zaleski – bass Austin McMahon - drums Recorded on 2/6/11 … Continue reading

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More Melancholy, Less Science

A Melancholy Science at Outpost 186 – November 29th, 2010 Randy Pingrey – trombone James Wylie - alto sax Ezra Weller – trumpet Part 1: The Changing Same for George Lewis The Changing Same The Changing Same The Changing Same The … Continue reading

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The Unknown History of Jazz Trombone, Part 3

This is the third part of my attempt to document the under-heard tradition of astounding jazz trombone work.  The first part of the series is here.  The second is here.  This installment is a departure from the past: there is less trombone playing (it’s … Continue reading

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A Solo Trombone Concert

Randy  Pingrey – Solo Trombone June 22nd, 2010 @ The Outpost Cambridge, MA Night People Charlie & St. John Tricky Another Quiet Feeling Rondo for J. & L. End Game All compositions are by Randy Pingrey, except for Another Quiet … Continue reading

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The Unknown History of Jazz Trombone, Part 2

This is the second part of my attempt to document the under-heard tradition of astounding jazz trombone work.  The first part of the series is here. In Paris, 1937 Dicky Wells This LP documents a record date that Dicky Wells lead in Paris … Continue reading

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The Unknown History of Jazz Trombone, Part 1

Recently I’ve been busy studying the amazing history of jazz trombone – diving into deep tradition while searching for hidden treasures.  What I’ve discovered is that much of the music made by great trombone masters has yet to make it into the digital era.  Over … Continue reading

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Stupor

Randy Pingrey Trio – March 23rd 2010 Stupor Four Decembers (previously performed here) Randy Pingrey: trombone James Wylie: alto sax Ezra Weller: trumpet Look at the score to Stupor (pdf). The RPT performed as part of the third Boston Comprovised concert.  As always, our … Continue reading

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