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Mr. Coleman called his eight-piece group a "double quartet," and indeed, it featured two saxophonists, two trumpeters one was Freddie Hubbard, the only musician to play on both Mr. Coleman's and Coltrane's projects, two basses and two drummers.
The Jazz Scene: Sultry Styles and 50 Years of the Rumble Will Friedwald 2011
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An eight-piece band from Minneapolis that blends indie rock and chamber pop, Cloud Cult recently completed its new album, "Light Chasers," while on a brief hiatus from touring.
Dressing Up to Get Down This Weekend Jim Fusilli 2010
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On 11 October 1939, Coleman Hawkins went into New York's RCA studios with an eight-piece band to record the 1930 composition Body and Soul.
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The eight-piece band is in the midst of a long national tour so consider this a welcome-home gig and a respite from the road.
Jamming on Rock and Gospel Jim Fusilli 2010
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On 11 October 1939, Coleman Hawkins went into New York's RCA studios with an eight-piece band to record the 1930 composition Body and Soul.
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I had done the Forbidden Zone but it was with an eight-piece group of musicians, so it was a whole different animal.
Mike Ragogna: Monday Madness: Chatting with Rob Zombie, Danny Elfman, Devo's Gerald Casale and More Mike Ragogna 2011
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He went right ahead and ordered an eight-piece box.
The New New South Timothy W. Martin 2011
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At the Music Box, Mr. Simon emphasized his most rhythmic songs, allowing his versatile eight-piece band to toy with and color the familiar arrangements.
Who Will Remember Paul Simon? Jim Fusilli 2011
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I had done the Forbidden Zone but it was with an eight-piece group of musicians, so it was a whole different animal.
Mike Ragogna: Monday Madness: Chatting with Rob Zombie, Danny Elfman, Devo's Gerald Casale and More Mike Ragogna 2011
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For yesterday's cover of Hurts 'recent single, Wonderful Life, the Aussie popstrel brought along an eight-piece orchestra, two backing singers and a pianist.
New music: Kylie Minogue – Wonderful Life Michael Cragg 2010
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