Biography
An excellent drummer both in big bands and combos, Charli Persip changed his name from Charlie in the early '80s. He had early experience playing locally in New Jersey and with Tadd Dameron (1953), but gained his initial recognition for his work with Dizzy Gillespie's big band and quintet (1953-1958). In 1959, he formed his own group, the Jazz Statesmen, which featured a young Freddie Hubbard. Persip appeared on many record sessions in the 1950s and '60s with such players as Lee Morgan, Dinah Washington, Red Garland, Gil Evans, Don Ellis, Eric Dolphy, Roland Kirk, Gene Ammons, and Archie Shepp, among others. He was with Billy Eckstine during 1966-1973, was the main drum instructor for the Jazzmobile in the mid-'70s, and has led his Superband (a part-time big band) since the early '80s, recording several dates. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi



 
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Charli Persip How NOT To Play the Drums
Date With Dizzy (1956) | Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie Big Band 6/6/1956 "The Champ" Charlie Persip Drum Solo, Walter Davis Jr, Phil Woods
Charli Persip: The Art of Brushes
Charli Persip on watching the Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk Recording Session
Charli Persip: Brush Technique: 3/4 Time at 180 bpm and Discussion with Adam Nussbaum
"Tune Up" :Charlie Persip's Solo (Live)
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