DOPOLARIANS: Blues for Alvin Fielder, by DOPOLARIANS: Blues for Alvin Fielder

DOPOLARIANS: Blues for Alvin Fielder

by DOPOLARIANS: Blues for Alvin Fielder

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To listen to or purchase this recording, please visit the Mahakala Music Bandcamp page here: mahakalamusic.bandcamp.com/album/blues-for-alvin-fielder

Recorded live in Memphis, TN.

"Rare moments in life allow us the opportunity to celebrate and morn, laugh and cry together. Although this album was made with more laughs than tears, the undeniable absence of our friend Alvin Fielder is overwhelmingly present. However, such a spirit as Alvin is hard to suppress, even in death. This is evident in the drumming of Chad Anderson, a longtime student and friend of Alvin, who joins the group in its first and only gig, taking Alvin’s place, and celebrating him, simultaneously. Douglass Ewart joins us in place of Kidd Jordan, and delivers a defining sermon on life, loss, and love. The energy here is rolling and at a high level, emotionally. The selection of material harkens back to the initial Dopolarians recording, but extends into the future, in keeping with Alvin and Kidd’s wishes and uncompromising beliefs. Enjoy the ride."

- Christopher Parker, 2022

released November 23, 2022

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released November 23, 2022

Douglas Ewart - sopranino saxophone, english horn, piccolo, home-made digeridoo
Chad Fowler - saxophones
Kelley Hurt - vocals
Marc Franklin - trumpet
Christopher Parker - piano
William Parker - bass
Chad Anderson - drums

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WC Anderson Birmingham, Alabama

WC Anderson, also known as "Chad" Anderson, is an artist and musician currently living in the southeast United States.

WC has performed with artists such as Henry P. Warner, Kidd Jordan, Chad Fowler, Chris Parker, Warren Smith, William Parker, Cooper-Moore, Douglas Ewart, Andy McCloud, and many others within the creative music orbits. ... more