freeform.org : Philip Cohran

Phil Cohran played trumpet with Sun Ra from '58-'61, when he left from Chicago to go to New York. He also has a history with Jay McShann and has played on some early jump sides (proto-rock and roll?). Phil is also an astronomer and co-founder of the AACM. He split with them in the early days.

In the spirit of Sun Ra, Phil is a well read researcher and documentarian who doesn't hesitate to ask good (and tough) questions. He still performs at an Ethiopian restaurant in Chicago every Friday night. [Mike Khoury]

THE EMBARGO IS LIFTED OFF PHIL COHRAN'S NAME
CALLING ALL MUSICOLOGIST, BLOGGERS, VINYL COLLECTORS, CASHIERS (BUYERS) AT LOCAL RECORD STORES, INDEPENDENT LABEL OWNERS, CRITICS, CONSCIOUS INDIVIDUALS, LEADERS/STAFF OF LOCAL INSTITUTIONS), ARTIST, & FANS OF THE CRAFT!!!

YOUR WELCOME

KELAN PHIL COHRAN & PROPHECY (BOBBY IRVING (KEYS), TERRY GARRET (DRUMS), AARON JOHNSON (BASS), RON PRINCE (GUITAR), BRO PHIL ON ZITHERS, HARP, TRUMPET, FRANKIPHONE, PERCUSSION, & FRENCH HORN....

WITNESS THE EVOLUTION OF BRO PHIL'S BAN...THESE BROTHAS GOT SWAGGER!

Remembering Harold Washington
Saturday, March 1, 2008 9:00 P.M.
Elastic Arts Foundation Studio
2830 N. Milwaukee, Chicago $10 donation
Co-sponsored by the HAROLD WASHINGTON COMMEMORATIVE YEAR

[Lavon of Sol Cyrans ]

If you want to correspond with Bro Phil in regards to booking or purchasing of music please email him at kelanzulu@yahoo.com or sol_cyrans@yahoo.com

Lavon of Sol Cyrans (Liasion to Kelan Phil Cohran
[Kelan Zulu]

In collaboration with Mississippi Records in Portland, Ground Lift Magazine and Bro. Phil himself, his "Malcolm X Tribute" will be reissued on vinyl in late 2007. Stay Tuned!
[ground lift magazine]

Katalyst have re-issued Philip Cohran & The Artistic Heritage Ensemble 'Malcolm X Memorial (A Tribute In Music)'. I didn't think music could get more magical than 'On The Beach', but this album is just as amazing, if not better. Thank you Mr. Cohran for two of the finest albums I've ever had the pleasure of hearing.
[anonymous]

i was given a copy of 'on the beach' about a year ago. since then it has been a regular part of my listening rotation. i hope that one day i will be able to hear more from a man whom i consider to be one of the most thought-provoking musicians of the last 60 years.
[jeremy smith]

The "On the Beach" CD & LP are available - but in limited quantities. Please visit www.philcohran.com THANK YOU
[info@philcohran.com]

I love Your music its great how yoyu can play everything!!!!!!!
[martina cohran]

It is so nice to finally see my father respected and appreciated for the hard work and committment that is central to the musical achievement that you experience when opening the door to his musical mind. Here's hoping that his craft will continue to blossom and be explored. My dad has over 1500 compositions that have yet to be heard by anyone outside of the family. My wish is that someday he will recieve the financial support to put these great works into production.
[Auriga]

One of the most brilliantly crafted sound provocing external moves ive heard
[Kahlil]

I've just heard this album for the first time and I can't tell you how lovely and fresh it is.
Oh, how lovely and fresh it is!
[China]