Coco Cofrancesco Playlists
COLORS mid 1970s
Drawings by K. Rudin. Musicians: Alan Topher, alto sax, flute; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion; Jim Noyes, bass, vocals; Mark Gauché, guitar, vocals; Chris Tay, keyboards, vocals; Peter White, drums
There was a triple CD set: “COLORS Live in 1975” released in 2016 available to listen to on youTube.
COLORS – Live in 1975 – Covers / Bonus Tracks
These are songs that were not included on the 2016 release:
COLORS was a band who played unique music around Northern California in the mid 1970s…a blend of soulful, inspiring dance music that incorporates elements of jazz & funk. Recorded at Toad Hall, Slades, Azalea Acres & Point Arena.
The band members were: Allan Topher, alto sax, flute; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion; Jim Noyes, bass, vocals; Mark Gauché, guitar, vocals, trumpet; Chris Tay, keyboards, vocals; Peter White, drums
Dirty Legs at Toad Hall 12.30.77
the night before New Years Eve…not as big audience as the next night…again thanks to Rainbird for recording these shows!
Ernie Rodriguez: bass, vocals; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco: vocals, flute, sax, percussion; Janos Strum: guitar, vocals; Bradley “Boo” Stedman: guitar, vocals; Michael Bertel: guitar; Jeff Biron: drums, vocals; Sound: Jeff Hock.
Dirty Legs 12.31.77 at Toad Hall, Mendocino CA
recorded live New Years Eve 1977 by Rainbird Baron at the legendary Toad Hall on Comptche Road in Mendocino.
Ernie Rodriguez: bass, vocals; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco: vocals, flute, sax, percussion; Janos Strum: guitar, vocals; Bradley “Boo” Stedman: guitar, vocals; Michael Bertel: guitar; Jeff Biron: drums, vocals; Sound: Jeff Hock.
Dirty Legs 2.25.1978 First Set
Ernie Rodriguez: bass, vocals; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco: vocals, flute, sax, percussion; Janos Strum: guitar, vocals; Bradley “Boo” Stedman: guitar, vocals; Michael Bertel: guitar; Jeff Biron: drums, vocals; Sound: Jeff Hock.
Dirty Legs opened for Ron Thompson (and alternated sets) Feb 25, 1978 at Toad Hall. This is the first set.
Dirty Legs 2.25.1978 Second Set
This is the second set.
Horse Badorties – December 8th, 1979 – Oasis
Louie Callas, bass; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin & vocals; Steve Davidson, congas, percussion; Roy Michaels, guitar & vocals; Richie Rosenbaum, drums; Celo Vec, violin, vocals; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion
More Horse Badorties – December 8th, 1979 – Oasis
Horse Badorties – January 12th 1980 – Part 1 & 2
Louie Callas, bass; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin & vocals; Steve Davidson, congas, percussion; Roy Michaels, guitar & vocals; Richie Rosenbaum, drums; Celo Vec, violin, vocals, Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion
Hansen Raitt Band February 2, 1980 Caspar Inn
Another great night at the Caspar Inn…John Gilmore, keyboards; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, sax, percussion, vocals; Marc Hansen, vocals, guitar; David Raitt, vocals, guitar, bass; Jeff Biron, drums & percussion.