Kelan Phil Cohran, Chicago jazz pioneer has died

Printed From: JazzMusicArchives.com
Category: Jazz Music Lounges
Forum Name: Jazz Music News, Press Releases
Forum Description: Submit press releases, news , new releases, jazz music news and other interesting things happening in the world of jazz music (featured in home and artist page)
URL: http://www.JazzMusicArchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6491
Printed Date: 23 Apr 2024 at 8:32pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 10.16 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Kelan Phil Cohran, Chicago jazz pioneer has died

Posted By: snobb
Subject: Kelan Phil Cohran, Chicago jazz pioneer has died
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 11:06pm

R.I.P. Kelan Phil Cohran, Chicago jazz pioneer has died at 90

Educator and innovator helped shape jazz music in the '60s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Cohran" rel="nofollow - Kelan Phil Cohran , a influential jazz musician, bandleader, and teacher, has passed away. His son, Tycho, told the http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/reich/ct-kelan-phil-cohran-obit-ent-0630-20170629-column.html" rel="nofollow -

After getting his start in a military band, Cohran rose to prominance for his work with Sun Ra and His Arkestras. He played with the band from 1959 to 1961, including on records like Fate in a Pleasant Mood and Angels and Demons at Play. He also helped formed the influential Artistic Heritage Ensemble with Pete Cosey.

His greatest impact on music came outside of his studio work, however. In 1965, he helped co-found the http://www.aacmchicago.org/" rel="nofollow - Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (the AACM), a non-profit organization that has helped influence and nurture budding musicians all over the globe. In order to further support the scene, Cohran opened held shows and opened venues throughout Chicago, including the landmark Afro-Arts Theater.

The Theater became an epicenter for music, drama, activism, and teaching, and was one of the many places Cohran served as an educator to aspiring artists. There, he instructed the likes of Chaka Khan and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire. He also inspired his eight sons to form The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

from https://consequenceofsound.net