The Coalition of the Willing (band)

The Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock "all-star" ensemble led by Bobby Previte.^[1] Live performances are improvisational emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres.^[2] The self-titled album was released 2006 (Ropeadope) and the tour began in early 2006. The West Coast touring band has remained active through July 2007.

Album Musician Credits^[3]

• 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^[4]

• 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-commitioned 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.