Al Kooper (born Alan Peter Kuperschmidt, February 5 1944, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American songwriter, record producer and musician, probably best known for organizing the group Blood, Sweat & Tears, though he did not stay with the group long enough to share its popularity. He also joined guitarist Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills of CSNY fame and recorded the "Super Session" album. Wikipedia
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Al Kooper reportedly has a copy of this audition tape which has Bloomfield playing acoustic guitar and scolding bassist Lee and producer John Hammond. www.bloomsdisco.com/
He was able to express these non-verbal expressions as blasts of feedback and warfare emulations; personal, unique grace notes that were apropos for the times in which he performed. www.gadflyonline.com/archive/JanFeb01/archive-hendrix.html
MySpace music profile for Al Kooper with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomallkooper
Former member of '50s rock group The Royal Teens (although not when they had their hit, "Short Shorts"; he joined the group quite a while after that), and founded the '60s rock band Blood Sweat & Tears. The original music director of the all author band " www.imdb.com/name/nm0465606/
