| Nabaté Isles interviews legendary drummer and sports enthusiast, Charli Persip. Mr. Persip has recorded and/or performed with the most influential musicians in American music such as 'Dizzy' Gillespie, Billy Eckstine, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Archie Shepp, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderley, and Gil-Scott Heron. He is a professor at the New School University's Jazz and Contemporary Music department. This segment features his memories of performing at NFL venues with Billy Eckstine in the 60's and early 70's. He talks about meeting and hanging out with great NFL players such as Dick 'Night Train' Lane, Lem Barney, Mike Garrett and Deacon Jones. To contact Charli Persip: www.myspace.com/charlipersip Feel free to contact Nabaté at n_isles@yahoo.com |