The Coalition of the Willing (band)

The Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock ensemble led by Bobby Previte. Live performances are improvisational, emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres. Their self-titled album was released in 2006 (Ropeadope), and they began a tour in early 2006. The West Coast touring band had remained active through July 2007.

Album musician credits

• Bobby Previte - Drums & Percussion
• Charlie Hunter - Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
• Steven Bernstein - Trumpet, Slide Trumpet
• Jamie Saft - Organ, Mellotron, Moog, Electric Guitars, Electric Basses
• Skerik - Tenor and Baritone Saxophones
• Stanton Moore - Drums
• Stew Cutler - Harmonica, Slide Guitar

European touring band - Winter/Spring 2006

• Bobby Previte: drums
• Charlie Hunter: guitar
• Steven Bernstein: trumpet, slide trumpet
• Marco Benevento: organ, electric piano, electronics

USA touring band - Fall 2006

• Charlie Hunter - Skerik - Robert Walter - Bobby Previte

USA touring band - Winter 2007

• THE SEPARATION: Marco Benevento - Reed Mathis - Bobby Previte This performance was a collaboration with playwright/director Andrea Kleine, the early music choir "The Rose Ensemble" and visual artist Anna Kiraly. It was co-commissioned by and premiered at The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota February 2, 2007.
• WEST COAST TOUR: Reed Mathis - Brian Coogan - Skerik - Bobby Previte

See also

• The Coalition of the Willing (album)

References

External links

• Official Site
• Cerebral Rock with Bobby Previte Interview by Robyn Rubinstein at Jambase.com, August 3, 2006.