Inaugural Gala
Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 12, 1996
“Friendship Suite: 60 Years of Musical Togetherness”
Composed and Directed by William “Buddy” ColletteWest Coast Premiere
Performed by the Buddy Collette Big Band
with guest soloists
Chico Hamilton, percussion
Fred Katz, cello
Britt B. Woodman, trombone
| Woodwinds | Trumpets | Trombones | Rhythm Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Carr | Albert Aarons | Les Benedict | Gerald Wiggins, Sr., piano |
| Jackie Kelson | Louise Barringer | George R. Bohanon | Richard Simon, bass |
| Ann E. Patterson | Ronald Barrows | Garnett Brown, Jr. | Ndugu Chancler, drums |
| John D. Stephens | Nolan Shaheed | Maurice R. Spears | Alfred F. Viola, guitar |
| Louis V. Taylor, Jr. |
| Buddy Collette | (b&w) 115 K | (b&w) 94 K | (b&w) 127 K |
| Chico Hamilton | (b&w) 117 K | ||
| George Bohannon | (b&w) 129 K | ||
| Richard Simon | (b&w) 116 K | ||
| Ndugu Chancler | (b&w) 126 K | ||
| Al Viola | (b&w) 114 K |
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