Many thanks for an excellent piece on one of the lesser-known greats. I had the pleasure of working with Horacee on Billy Harper's 1993 recording "Somalia." During the planning stages I had suggested to Billy that we augment his quintet with a second bassist (inspired by Lee Morgan's final studio session), but Billy decided to add a second drummer instead. The combination of then-regular drummer Newman Taylor Baker and Horacee produced fireworks, particularly during the freer passages of the epic 'Thy Will Be Done.' I remember how Billy had the drummers tune their kick drums to sound alike so they would sound like one monster drummer.
I remember those H Arnold Lps on Columbia––unlike my fusion-oriented friends, I like "Tribe" better than "...Exonerated Flea" but not by much. Good on you for making us listen with new ears!!
Bruh, Joe Charles is from the Lou, i.e. St. Louis. Legendary. All the BAG musicians knew him. If you ever have a chance to talk to David Sanborn(yeah, that Savid Sanborn), ask him about Joe Charles...and Philip Wilson...and Lester Bowie. I had a few conversations with Mr. Charles when I lived there in the 80's.
Vinnie, Horacee somehow led me to Hamid Drake. I'm revelling in his album Karuna. Quite something else! Wonderi g ifhehas been on your radar. Cheers, Bobby
Many thanks for an excellent piece on one of the lesser-known greats. I had the pleasure of working with Horacee on Billy Harper's 1993 recording "Somalia." During the planning stages I had suggested to Billy that we augment his quintet with a second bassist (inspired by Lee Morgan's final studio session), but Billy decided to add a second drummer instead. The combination of then-regular drummer Newman Taylor Baker and Horacee produced fireworks, particularly during the freer passages of the epic 'Thy Will Be Done.' I remember how Billy had the drummers tune their kick drums to sound alike so they would sound like one monster drummer.
Many thanks for an excellent piece on one of the lesser-known greats. I had the pleasure of working with Horacee on Billy Harper's 1993 recording "Somalia." During the planning stages I had suggested to Billy that we augment his quintet with a second bassist (inspired by Lee Morgan's final studio session), but Billy decided to add a second drummer instead. The combination of then-regular drummer Newman Taylor Baker and Horacee produced fireworks, particularly during the freer passages of the epic 'Thy Will Be Done.' I remember how Billy had the drummers tune their kick drums to sound alike so they would sound like one monster drummer.
one more comment... apparently bill stewart studied with horacee as well...
I remember those H Arnold Lps on Columbia––unlike my fusion-oriented friends, I like "Tribe" better than "...Exonerated Flea" but not by much. Good on you for making us listen with new ears!!
Bruh, Joe Charles is from the Lou, i.e. St. Louis. Legendary. All the BAG musicians knew him. If you ever have a chance to talk to David Sanborn(yeah, that Savid Sanborn), ask him about Joe Charles...and Philip Wilson...and Lester Bowie. I had a few conversations with Mr. Charles when I lived there in the 80's.
Great write up. I've only heard on the Billy Harper albums and he is quite brilliant.
Thanks for this!
thanks! great write up on a lesser known drummer who is deserving of wider recognition..
BERT Myrick seems to have been a Detroiter: we should check in with Herr Stryker!
Vinnie, Horacee somehow led me to Hamid Drake. I'm revelling in his album Karuna. Quite something else! Wonderi g ifhehas been on your radar. Cheers, Bobby
Many thanks for an excellent piece on one of the lesser-known greats. I had the pleasure of working with Horacee on Billy Harper's 1993 recording "Somalia." During the planning stages I had suggested to Billy that we augment his quintet with a second bassist (inspired by Lee Morgan's final studio session), but Billy decided to add a second drummer instead. The combination of then-regular drummer Newman Taylor Baker and Horacee produced fireworks, particularly during the freer passages of the epic 'Thy Will Be Done.' I remember how Billy had the drummers tune their kick drums to sound alike so they would sound like one monster drummer.
Vinnie, I heard the whole Tribe album yesterday. It was amazing. Thanks for your great work.
'Mousey' is almost certainly Mousey Alexander - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mousey_Alexander