The Coalition of the Willing (band)

American musical group

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The Coalition of the Willing

Genres| Jazz, Rock, Improvisation
Years active| 2006 - present
Labels| Ropeadope
Members| 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
Marco Benevento \- Organ, Electric Piano, Electronics
Robert Walter \- Keyboards
Reed Mathis \- Bass

The Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock ensemble led by Bobby Previte.[1] Live performances are improvisational, emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres.[2] 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[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-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

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* The Coalition of the Willing (album)

## References

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1. ^ Troy Collins The Coalition of the Willing AllAboutJazz.com, April 26, 2006
2. ^ Kayceman HSMF | 07.05-07.08 | Quincy, CA - Bobby Previte's Coalition of the Willing: Controlled Chaos JamBase.com. Retrieved August 5, 2007
3. ^ Press Release ropeadope.com. Retrieved 17 February 2007
4. ^ Coalition Tour Band bobbyprevite.com. Retrieved 17 February 2007.

## External links

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

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