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Alvin Queen
A nostalgic, underground hard bop artist.
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A crisp, powerful, and swinging drummer, Alvin Queen hasn't recorded as often as his talents merit, but what he's done is consistently engaging and demanding. Queen worked with George Benson and Stanley Turrentine, then traveled to Europe with Charles Tolliver's quartet. During the '70s, he worked with the group Music Inc., co-led by Tolliver and Stanley Cowell. Queen departed America in 1979 for Switzerland, and established Nilva Records. He then toured France with Plas Johnson and Harry Edison, and recorded with John Collins and Junior Mance in the '80s; while also working in Zurich with a trio led by Wild Bill Davis and recording with another led by Lonnie Smith. He also did his own dates. Queen has no sessions currently available on CD, but can be heard on reissues by Music Inc. ~ Ron Wynn and Michael G. Nastos, Rovi
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What kind of music does Alvin Queen play?+
Alvin Queen plays hard bop, soul jazz - rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends, built more for the room than a playlist. A crisp, powerful, and swinging drummer, Alvin Queen hasn't recorded as often as his talents merit, but what he's done is consistently engaging and demanding.
What are Alvin Queen live shows like?+
Alvin Queen's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
When is Alvin Queen performing next?+
Alvin Queen plays Moods in Zurich on Sunday 1 November.
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