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Carl's latest CD was released on September 4.

Over 20 years ago, the legendary Bill Holman wrote a series of small-band arrangements for saxophonist Ted Richardson.  Recently Ted brought these charts to Carl and asked him if he would be interested in recording them.  Carl looked them over and immediately agreed.  MAMA Records has now released the result--a bringing together of 11 great tunes and 8 consummate jazz players.  It's a perfect mix of always-surprising ensemble work and supremely creative improvisation.  West Coast Jazz at its finest.  You can find "The Lost Bill Holman Charts" for sale, together with a few sound samples, at THIS PAGE.

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Classic Holman band videos on YouTube

Many thanks to Doug Ramsey for spotting some fascinating studio recording video from a session in 1991.  Great shots of Carl on lead trumpet.  See how many other LA greats you can recognize.  The video was directed and shot by the late, great Stan Levey.  Look around in YouTube and you'll find several other videos from the same Charlie Shoemake session.

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My Fair Lady review

Don't know how I missed this, but here's a review from the December 2005 performance of "My Fair Lady", as arranged by John Williams and recorded by Shelly Manne. Carl was featured in the jazz quintet "inside" the big band. According to the Variety reviewer Richard Ginell, Carl was "in ripping good form all night".

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Carl's Newest CD--"Can You Dig Being Dug?"

Yes, this live recording is hip.  What else would you expect from CS?  Recorded live at Charlie O's in Van Nuys, CA, "Can You Dig Being Dug?" features Carl with his LA quartet: Christian Jacob (piano), Dave Stone (bass), and Santo Savino (drums).  If you're like me, you often find yourself smiling and shaking your head in disbelief at some of the things Carl does.  Check out some of the sound clips and see if you can sit still.

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Updated Video Footage (newer video, updated April 2006)

If you have a “broadband” Internet connection (DSL, cable, or satellite), check out Carl’s unbelievable solo on “My Foolish Heart,” live in concert with The Mike Vax Big Band featuring the Stan Kenton Alumni in April 2004.  If your connection is dial-up, DO NOT CLICK HERE. VIDEO