“A trombonist’s paradise: who could ask for anything more than two of the greatest modern jazz soloists, Bill Watrous and Carl Fontana, fronting a rhythm [More]
“Satin Doll” is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. “Satin Doll” performed on “Jazz For A [More]
“Autumn Leaves” (Joseph Kosma). Carl Fontana plays “Autumn Leaves” at the Times (Studio City, CA) July 15, 1975 Personnel: Carl Fontana – trombone Dave McKenna [More]
Essentially, both Hermann and Fontana are post war boppers, and they perfectly complement each other. While Fontana plays the melody, Hermann provides inventive fills behind [More]
Frank Rosolino and Carl Fontana perform “Wave”. Non-released music from the 1978 Vancouver concert. Personnel: Frank Rosolino, Carl Fontana – trombone Elmer Gill – piano [More]
“If I Only Had a Brain” (Harold Arlen). Personnel: Carl Fontana – trombone WRD Big Band
Considering his ability and strong reputation, it is very surprising that this was trombonist Carl Fontana‘s first recording date as a leader. Fifty-seven at the [More]