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13 de dic. de 2021 · Don Alias is one drummer who will always remain a light in the path of young and upcoming musicians, unto even the old.Alias was born in New York City on December 25, 1939, to Caribbean immigrants. He grew up in Harem, where he learned from the works of Cuban and Puerto Rican hand drummers.That is where Alias picked his passion for drumming.
Charles Donald Alias Sr. Profile: American jazz percussionist and drummer. Born December 25th, 1939 in New York City, New York - died March 29th, 2006 in New York City, New York. He performed & recorded with Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Mongo Santamaria, Anthony Williams, Elvin Jones, Lou Rawls and Blood, Sweat And Tears . Show more.
Don Alias made his name in the creative musical explosion of the late 60’s and 70’s and beyond. The fusion of Jazz with Latin, rock, and R & B influences created a sea change in the music world. Soon it became common to find “jazz” musicians listed on rock, folk, and R&B records. Don’s percussion mastery found a home in every genre.
Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, died on March 28 at his home in Manhattan. He was 66. His death was announced by Melanie Futorian, his companion, who said the cause was under investigation.
Charles Donald Alias, Sr., son of Eugene Alias and Violet Richardson, was born on December 25, 1939 in Harlem, New York. He departed this life on March 29, 2006 in his home at 340 East 90th Street, New York. Don received his education in Boston where he met and wedded Paulette Wilson.
12 de abr. de 2012 · Don Alias and Joni Mitchell. [Editor's Note: Cymbalism is an All About Jazz column featuring excerpts from an upcoming autobiography on the late, great percussionist Don Alias, co-written by Melanie Futorian, his companion for the last seven years of his life. This installment covers Alias' collaboration with singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell]
Don Alias, a percussionist who had a long career as a sought-after sideman, working with an illustrious array of artists in jazz and pop including Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, died on March 28 at his home in Manhattan. He was 66. His death was announced by Melanie Futorian, his companion, who said the cause was under investigation.
