Jason Marshall, Baritone Sax - "Cherokee" (Montreal Jazz Festival, 28 June 2010) - Pepper Adams Jazz

Jason Marshall, Baritone Sax, makes a special featured guest appearance on the Pepper Adams Jazz Channel.

His solo starts at about 2:30 minutes.

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Jason Marshall, one of the most talented young baritone saxophonists in the history of that musical instrument, ends his solo with a nod to Charlie "Bird" Parker, who famously recorded his version of "Cherokee" as "Ko-Ko" in 1945. At the end of the tune Jason Marshall does some baritone altissimo.

Pepper Adams recorded "Ko-Ko" as a featured artist on alto saxophonist Bishop Norman Williams' "One for Bird" (1979).

On 1 July 1986, Pepper Adams flew to Montreal and was interviewed at his hotel by the Montreal Gazette.
2 July 1986 was Adams' final public performance, at the Spectrum, as part of the Montreal Jazz Festival, with Kenny Alexander, Vic Angelilo, and Cisco Normand. Adams, too weak to climb a short flight of stairs onto the stage, was assisted by Denny Christianson. Before an emotional crowd of 700 people, Adams received a rousing standing ovation before he was able to count off the first tune. Adams performed the concert while sitting in a chair.

The Montreal concert was Pepper Adams' last live performance. He passed away two months later.

Jason Marshall - Baritone Sax
Al McLean - Tenor Sax
Dan Thouin - Piano
Adrian Vedady - Bass
John Fraboni - Drums

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Jason Marshall's 2003 arrival in New York City signified the continuation of hard swinging, forward thinking baritone saxophone playing. With early encouragement to appreciate all types of music, Jason has developed a style that encompasses with whole of African-American music. A special interest is given to the amalgamation of soul, R&B and funk with straight-ahead jazz. Years of dedication and perseverance have resulted in a giant, soulful sound and instantly appealing concept. Influences such as Leo Parker, Nick Brignola and Bruce Johnstone have coalesced to ensure an open perception of the baritone sax and a "take -no-prisoners" approach to playing jazz music. Jason has studied with no less than the elite baritone saxophone specialists of the 20th century including Hamiett Bluiett, Ronnie Cuber and Gary Smulyan. These Three masters of the instrument have contributed invaluably to Jason Marshall's ability, each one pouring their own personal wealth of knowledge into him. Other teachers include altoists Bruce Williams, Mark Gross, Steve Wilson, Vincent Herring and tenor players Greg Tardy, Wayne Escoffrey and Paul Carr. Mr. Lorenz Wheatley garners special distinction as being Jason's first saxophone teacher and earliest source of musical direction. Jason's formative musical experiences include stints with the Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra and Bluesman Roy Gaines. He is currently playing and touring with Roy Hargrove's band RH Factor and the Roy Hargrove Big Band. Jason's band "Overt Negritude" is preparing to record its debut album. Jason has also conducted numerous demonstrations, clinics and workshops at every level of education throughout the world.