The Coalition of the Willing

The Coalition of the Willing is an instrumental jazz and rock ensemble led by Bobby Previte. Live performances are improvisational, emphasizing groove, experimental and cross-genres. Their self-titled album was released in 2006 (Ropeadope), and they began a tour in early 2006. The West Coast touring band had remained active through July 2007.

Album musician credits

Bobby Previte - Drums & Percussion

Charlie Hunter - Electric Guitars, Electric Basses

Steven Bernstein - Trumpet, Slide Trumpet

Jamie Saft - Organ, Mellotron, Moog, Electric Guitars, Electric Basses

Skerik - Tenor and Baritone Saxophones

Stanton Moore - Drums

Stew Cutler - Harmonica, Slide Guitar

European touring band - Winter/Spring 2006

Bobby Previte: drums

Charlie Hunter: guitar

Steven Bernstein: trumpet, slide trumpet

Marco Benevento: organ, electric piano, electronics

USA touring band - Fall 2006

Charlie Hunter - Skerik - Robert Walter - Bobby Previte

USA touring band - Winter 2007

THE SEPARATION: Marco Benevento - Reed Mathis - Bobby Previte This performance was a collaboration with playwright/director Andrea Kleine, the early music choir "The Rose Ensemble" and visual artist Anna Kiraly. It was co-commissioned by and premiered at The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota February 2, 2007.

WEST COAST TOUR: Reed Mathis - Brian Coogan - Skerik - Bobby Previte