Bobby Bradford / Francis Wong / William Roper — Purple Gums (2003 CD) — Used

Purple Gums — Bobby Bradford, Francis Wong & William Roper | Used CD

Purple Gums is an adventurous 2003 avant-garde jazz recording by three highly creative improvisers: cornetist Bobby Bradford, tenor saxophonist and flutist Francis Wong, and tuba player, percussionist and vocalist William Roper. Together they create lively, spontaneous musical conversations that move from playful blues gestures and spoken-word humor to thoughtful, exploratory ensemble improvisation. Recorded October 7, 2002, this distinctive trio album was issued by Asian Improv Records.

Complete 9-Track Listing

1. Baleen & Porpoises
2. Patois
3. Purple Gums
4. A Boy Like You
5. Bugle Boys
6. You a Square
7. Falling Water
8. Li'l Sister
9. Procession of the Pall

Musicians

Bobby Bradford — cornet, voice
Francis Wong — tenor saxophone, flute
William Roper — tuba, voice, percussion

Five Interesting Facts

1. The trio recorded the album on October 7, 2002, before its 2003 release.
2. The album was released by Asian Improv Records as catalog number AIR 0064.
3. The unconventional lineup combines cornet, saxophone/flute, and tuba without a conventional piano-bass-drums rhythm section.
4. William Roper contributes spoken-word and vocal performances in addition to tuba and percussion.
5. The nine-track album runs approximately 71 minutes and 24 seconds.

CD Details

Artists: Bobby Bradford / Francis Wong / William Roper
Title: Purple Gums
Release: 2003
Label: Asian Improv Records
Catalog: AIR 0064
Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz / Free Improvisation
Format: Audio CD
UPC: 708096006424
Condition: Used

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