Pete Christlieb
American jazz saxophonist (b. 1945) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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American jazz saxophonist (b. 1945) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Christlieb (born February 16, 1945)[1] is an American musician, playing tenor saxophone in the styles of jazz bebop, West Coast jazz, hard bop and pop music.
Pete Christlieb | |
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Background information | |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | February 16, 1945
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Saxophone |
Formerly of | The NBC Orchestra |
Website | petechristlieb |
Christlieb was born in Los Angeles, California, United States,[1] and is the son of bassoonist Donald Orville Christlieb, and Pearl Gold,[2] Christlieb has worked with many musicians, such as Louie Bellson, Chet Baker, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Tom Waits, Steely Dan, Warne Marsh, Vince Guaraldi, Doc Severinsen, The Tonight Show Band, Bob Florence, Frank Mantooth, Gary Urwin, Phil Kelly, and Bill Holman.[3]
Christlieb played the sax solo on Steely Dan's hit song "Deacon Blues" by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen from the album Aja, nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in the 20th annual Grammies.
"I went over to the studio one night after the Tonight Show finished taping at 6:30 p.m. When I listened on headphones to the track Tom [Scott] had arranged, there was just enough space for me to play a solo. As I listened, I realized Donald and Walter were using jazz chord changes, not the block chords of rock. This gave me a solid base for improvisation. They just told me to play what I felt. Hey, I’m a jazz musician, that’s what I do. So I listened again and recorded my first solo. We listened back and they said it was great. I recorded a second take and that’s the one they used. I was gone in a half-hour. The next thing I know I’m hearing myself in every airport bathroom in the world."[4]
Christlieb also played on Natalie Cole's Grammy award-winning album Unforgettable; and the extended tenor sax solo on the song "FM (No Static at All)" from the movie of the same name.
Christlieb currently plays with his recently formed 11-piece group, the "Tall & Small Band"; the Bill Holman Orchestra; and his own quartet. Also, for years Christlieb has been involved in professional drag racing, with his cars participating in numerous races in the southwest and across the country. His team has won two national championships for the 'Blown Alcohol Dragster' class.
Christlieb played a jazz musician in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "His Way".[5]
With Doc Severinsen
With Louie Bellson
With Wayne Bergeron
With Bobby Caldwell
With Frank Capp
With Rosemary Clooney
With Natalie Cole
With Bob Florence
With Vince Guaraldi
With Bill Holman
With Quincy Jones
With Phil Kelly & The Northwest Prevailing Winds
With Seth MacFarlane
With Frank Mantooth
With Diane Schuur
With Tom Scott
With Keely Smith
With Gary Urwin Jazz Orchestra
With Tom Waits
With Anthony Wilson
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