Brekelefuw

Arnie is my favorite lead player, but he lives on the other side of the country these days.
Steve McDade teaches trumpet at my old college. I studied trumpet and arranging with John MacLeod (one of the world's finest arrangers in my opinion). I played a concert with Guido in first year. Dave Dunlop also teaches at my college. I would like to get some lessons with Kevin Turcotte, but I have just been too busy with other things. He teaches at a different university here.
And that is just the trumpets. Other Boss Brass Alumni at my college are Pat Labarbera, Alex Dean, Kirk Macdonald, Al Kay, and many more.

BflatAnklan

This is what it's all about. Keep it up, young man!

Bloomin Untidy Musician

One of the most memorable musical experiences in my life was seeing the Estonian singers perform Arvo Part's Canon of Repentance. It was a stunning performance of what is a very spiritual, meditative and moving piece of music. I also absolutely loved the sound of the Baltic singing voices; the deep basso profoundo voice, and the delicate, crystal like sound of the woman. The ensemble and blend of the voices was stunning.
When the music finished the packed audience left in near silence. Everyone was captivated by concert. For me it was thoroughly deflating having to face the noisy, booze fuelled outside world after that hour and a half of pure escapism.
Afterwards i managed to meet my hero, Arvo Part. I shook his hand and complimented him upon his piece. He said "I thought it went on too long myself" in a self deprecating manner. As well as being one of the great composers of the 20th Century, he is also a shy gentleman that does not subscribe to the press around him. I suppose that it is these self critical, and reflective qualities that has helped Arvo's music to change and stand the test of time.

iainmcl

While playing in the New Zealand Navy Band (1999), I got a call to play lead for a big band backing Bobby Shew at a Jazz Festival here in NZ. I can still vividly remember the clam I made in the intro to "All The Things You Are" and the grin he gave me to say "Yep, I heard that, alright".

A month ago I also had the privilege to play in a 6 piece band backing James Morrison (Australian brass player...not the singer) for yet another Jazz Festival here in NZ. A really nice guy, but his chops scare me...a lot!

One of the best concerts I've seen/heard is the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Wow, they played some amazing material, and they segued seamlessly from tune to tune for an entire set

iainmcl

Ooops

Joe DiMonte

When the music finished the packed audience left in near silence. Everyone was captivated by concert.

>>>>>For me it was thoroughly deflating having to face the noisy, booze fuelled outside world after that hour and a half of pure escapism.<<<<<<

Years ago that 'outside world' was found inside jazz clubs here in America the Beautiful
and where 'the offerings' was considered merely background music by a bunch of drunks and loud pompous so-called hip dudes .
I'm sure you have heard of the encounter between Gerry Mulligan and the guest who sat in the audience whistling along and as loud as a freight train.

By the way,the outside world is indeed scarey :)

Joe DiMonte

I don't know what they call it today but you have described what was previously known as
'apprenticeship' with very talented players.
Embrace that experience while adding your personal touch to the mix and inform us of your offerings and your appearances at MASSEY HALL and/or your concerts on the Eastern seaboard of these U.S of A .
Good luck and to paraphrase the great Yogi Berra -
"Trumpet playing is 90% mental -- the other half is physical."

Joe DiMonte

One of the best concerts I've seen/heard is the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Wow, they played some amazing material, and they segued seamlessly from tune to tune for an entire set [/quote]


I've heard a few recordings of the Danish Orchestra and I'm curious to learn if way down yonder in NZ you get recordings of the METROPOLE ORCHESTRA of Holland ?

I'm fortunate to reside in a City (Pittsburgh,Pa.USA) where my culture brokers future
recordings by the Metropole Orchestra that just knock my ragg socks below the ankle from all that tapping.
Music is indeed a Universal language.

Just remember,it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.

siarr

One of the biggest thrills I had as a young musician in my teens (I'm 61 now) was going to a performance here in South Florida of the NY Phil with Lenny Bernstein conducting and playing Ravel piano concerto. Back then I was mainly a tympanist, but was beginning to get heavy into trumpet (I eventually saw the light and dropped the kettles!). They also did Brahms 4 (btw, it's Brahms' B-day today) and Leonore 3. I went backstage and got my study score to the Brahms autographed by all the principal players, two of whom would become my teachers in a few years (Saul Goodman and William Vacchiano). I sure didn't get much sleep that night!

Cheers,
Chas

RGood

Back to the original question on this thread - Got to meet and talk with Maynard back in '73 in Allentown Pa while in college at Lehigh University (first saw Maynard in a double header with Herbie Mann - Sid Marks emcee at the Academy in Philly in '69 - all acoustic Brit band with MF!!! Best ever. Also got to usher a benefit at Lehigh with Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Rich. Mr. Rich lit up a cigarette - in the no smoking building - so guess who was nominated to tell him that fact??? And remember W.C. Fields in "Go away kid, you bother me...." But had Buddy listened to me....

But even better took my son to hear Doc, Wynton, Maynard, and the Canadian Brass all in the same year. Got to meet and get autographs from all but Doc (he had to run unfortunately). Really impressed my son.