Jazz / rock band formed by members of Hank Levy’s Towson State Jazz Ensemble.
Member Bill Kalkman shared a poster and insight: “In 1971 & 1972, while I was playing guitar with Hank Levy’s Towson State Jazz Ensemble, an off-shoot Jazz-Rock band called Gate was formed, of which I was a member. Here’s a poster from one of our performances. Pictured players L to R: Obediah Potsdam, III (keyboards), Dave Gimbel (drums), Gil Rathel (trumpet), Paul Cridler (trumpet / flugelhorn), Doug Douglas Bull (trumpet), Bill Kalkman (guitar), Harvey Coonin (trombone), Chuck Klapka (saxophones), Rich Rollins (bass trombone), Bunky Horak (trombone), Bill Selway (electric bass,) and Gene Meros (saxophones).”
Gate poster and personnel list courtesy of Bill Kalkman
The twelve-member group branched out to many of the area’s finest bands:
Members in order of poster L-R:
Obediah Potsdam, III (keyboards -Majestics)
Dave Gimbel (drums -Ruxtons, Alex Karas & Co., Odyssey, Freddie Stevens Trio)
Gil Rathel (trumpet)
Paul Cridler (trumpet / flugelhorn -Majestics, Buddy Norman Trio, Odyssey)
Doug Bull (trumpet -Imperials, Lafayettes, Majestics)
Bill Kalkman (guitar -Sterlings, Jetsons, Admirals, Majestics, Freddie Stevens Trio)
Harvey Coonin (trombone)
Chuck Klapka (saxophones -Flintstones, El Gatos, Casuals, Admirals, Inner Cyrkle, Spice, Cruel Shoes, Bobby & the Believers)
Rich Rollins (bass trombone)
Bunky Horak (trombone)
Bill Selway (electric bass -Majestics, Freddie Stevens Trio)
Gene Meros (saxophones -Shelley’s Emeralds, New Apocalypse).
In 1972 they released the single “Streetman” b/w “Chocolate Puddin’.” The single was conducted by Hank Levy.
1972 Violetville 41216 Streetman / Chocolate Puddin’
