Peter Ecklund

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Peter Ecklund
Ecklund in 2007
Ecklund in 2007
Background information
BornSeptember 27, 1945
Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2020(2020-04-08) (aged 74)
GenresJazz, classical, folk
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsCornet
Years active1960s–2020
LabelsStomp Off, Arbors
Websitepeterecklundmusic.com

Peter Ecklund (September 27, 1945 – April 8, 2020) was an American jazz cornetist.

Career[]

In 1967, Ecklund received a degree from Yale University.[1] He went on tour with singer Paula Lockheart and started a jazz band, in addition to working with many pop and rock bands in the 1970s and 1980s.[1] He became a substitute for the Nighthawks Orchestra led by Vince Giordano and a member of the Orphan Newboys led by Marty Grosz.[1]

Ecklund died April 8, 2020 from Parkinson's disease.[2]

Discography[]

  • Peter Ecklund and the Melody Makers (Stomp Off, 1988)
  • Laughing at Life with the Orphan Newsboys (Stomp Off, 1991)
  • Ecklund at Elkhart (Jazzology, 1995)
  • Strings Attached (Arbors, 1996)
  • Christmas at the Almanac Music Hall with Howard Fishman (Almanac, 1999)

As guest[]

With David Bromberg

  • Wanted Dead or Alive (Columbia, 1974)
  • Midnight on the Water (Columbia, 1975)
  • How Late'll Ya Play 'Til (Fantasy, 1976)
  • Bandit in a Bathing Suit (Fantasy, 1978)
  • You Should See the Rest of the Band (Fantasy, 1980)

With Marty Grosz

  • Marty Grosz and the Keepers of the Flame (and the Imps) (Stomp Off, 1987)
  • Unsaturated Fats (Stomp Off, 1990)
  • On Revival Day (Jazzology, 1995)
  • Going Hollywood (Stomp Off, 1997)

With Geoff Muldaur

  • Pottery Pie (Reprise, 1968)
  • Sweet Potatoes (Reprise, 1972)
  • Blues Boy (Flying Fish, 1979)
  • Private Astronomy (Edge Music, 2003)

With Leon Redbone

  • Red to Blue (August, 1985)
  • Sugar (Private Music, 1990)
  • Whistling in the Wind (Private Music, 1994)

With others

  • Paul Butterfield, Better Days (Bearsville, 1973)
  • Doveman, With My Left Hand I Raise the Dead (Brassland, 2007)
  • Bob Dylan, Tell Tale Signs (Columbia/Legacy, 2008)
  • Howard Fishman, The Howard Fishman Quartet (Monkey Farm, 1999), Howard Fishman Quartet Vol. II (Monkey Farm, 2005), Moon Country (Monkey Farm, 2011)
  • Steve Forbert, Steve Forbert (Epic, Nemperor, 1982)
  • Gloria Gaynor, Glorious (Polydor, 1977)
  • Steve Goodman, Words We Can Dance To (Asylum, 1976)
  • Hello People, the Handsome Devils (ABC, 1974)
  • Ian & Sylvia & the Great Speckled Bird, You Were on My Mind (Columbia, 1972)
  • Keith Ingham, Just Imagine (Stomp Off,)
  • Michael Jerling, My Evil Twin (Shanachie, 1992)
  • George McCrae, Diamond Touch (T.K., 1976)
  • Martin Mull, Martin Mull (Capricorn, 1972)
  • Alex Pangman, Can't Stop Me from Dreaming (Sensation, 2001)
  • Bonnie Raitt, Give It Up (Warner Bros., 1972)
  • Tom Sancton, Tommy Sancton and the Galvanized Washboard Band (G.H.B.,)
  • Cynthia Sayer, Jazz at Home (Jazzology, 1997)
  • Cynthia Sayer Featuring Kenny Davern, Forward Moves (Yerba Buena,)
  • Johnny Shines, Johnny Shines & Co. (Biograph, 1974)
  • Johnny Shines, Mr. Cover Shaker (Biograph, 1992)
  • Paul Siebel, Jack-Knife Gypsy (Elektra, 1971)
  • Siegel–Schwall Band, 953 West (Wooden Nickel 1973)
  • Eric Von Schmidt, 2nd Right 3rd Row (Poppy, 1972)
  • Eric Von Schmidt, Eric Von Schmidt and the Cruel Family (Philo, 1978)
  • Andrea True Connection, More, More, More (Buddah, 1976)
  • Terry Waldo, Footlight Varieties (Stomp Off, 1990)
  • Terry Waldo, Presents the Jazz Entertainers Vol. 1 Let It Shine (Stomp Off, 2003)
  • Loudon Wainwright III, Social Studies (Hannibal, 1999)
  • Loudon Wainwright III, High Wide and Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project (Proper, 2009)
  • Mitch Woods, Mr. Boogie's Back in Town (Blind Pig, 1988)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Yanow, Scott. "Peter Ecklund". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Cornetist Peter Ecklund has died". The Syncopated Times. Retrieved 10 April 2020.

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