Jack Schroer

John Henry "Jack" Schroer (January 12, 1944 – June 23, 1995) was a saxophonist, pianist and arranger best known for his work with Van Morrison in the 1970s as a member of his band The Caledonia Soul Orchestra.

Jack Schroer
Birth name	John Henry Schroer
Born	(1944-01-12)January 12, 1944
Died	June 23, 1995(1995-06-23) (aged 51)
Genres	Rock, folk, jazz, blues, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	saxophone, piano
Labels	Warner Bros.
Associated acts	Van Morrison

Morrison first met Schroer in 1969, whilst he was playing for the Colwell-Winfield Blues Band: "I met Jack Schroer in New York when I heard him play in a blues band and I invited him to play on a gig with me the next night."[1] Schroer played with Morrison in concert until 1973 when he disbanded The Caledonia Soul Orchestra.

Schroer played notable saxophone solos on many Morrison songs including "Moondance" and "Tupelo Honey".

Selective discography

With Van Morrison

• Moondance (1970) #29 US
• His Band and the Street Choir (1970) #32 US
• Tupelo Honey (1971) #27 US
• Saint Dominic's Preview (1972) #15 US
• Hard Nose the Highway (1973) #27 US
• It's Too Late to Stop Now (1974) #53 US
• Veedon Fleece (1974) #53 US
• The Philosopher's Stone (compilation issued 1998)

Others

• Colwell-Winfield Blues Band - Cold Wind Blows (1968)
• Paul Simon - Paul Simon (1972) #4 US, #1 UK
• New Riders of the Purple Sage - Gypsy Cowboy (1972)
• Art Garfunkel - Angel Clare (1973)

See also

List of saxophonists

Notes

1. Yorke, Ritchie. Into the Music. p.71

References

• Yorke, Ritchie (1975). Into The Music, London:Charisma Books, ISBN 0-85947-013-X