Larry,
I'll look forward to reading the things you have to post on this forum. It's always interesting to learn how models of trumpets (leadpipes bells etc) come about.
About my comment about a "lead-trumpet". It may have sounded rather, abrupt .., but the term, and how it ever came about baffles me slightly.
Since this is the Calicchio forum I'll try to make my point here. Larry you know what Im talking about - this is aimed more at readers who might not know the names you posted, and those that might use the term (and no I'm not trying to nor do I wish to insult anyone).
Let's take Calicchio. Is it good one. SURE!!! A "lead horn"? Which model for lead? What bore, bell & leadpipe for playing lead trumpet?
Well ... Larry... you said Dave Trigg likes a medium bore (what bell and leadpipe). Chuck Findley likes the 1s-2, and I know Jay Daversa, he played one too during his LA days. I also know of guys that like the "Freddie Hubbard" configuration (both .460 & .468 bores) and they are fine lead playes. Mike Williams (lead trumpet for Basie) likes the light weight models right? For 10 years I liked the 1s-7. **I know Gozzo played a Calicchio for a little while. Perhaps you can find out which model**
My point is that to use the term "this is a good lead horn" makes no sence. Freddie Hubbard (a jazz giant of mankind) plays Calicchio. But, his favorite configuration might to be liked buy guys that are primarily lead trumpet players.
Ok, let's take a Bach 37. How many "legit" (and I hate labels) players use one? Ok .... alot! And how many "lead trumpet players" use one ... how many should I mention? **Point -- You can't put the label "it 's a lead horn", on it.**
Bobby Shews trumpet, the Yamaha 6310Z. Bobby sounds 'sooo' good playing jazz on it. Lead ... well .... YA THINK ? (ha ha) And how many other guys play one in different situations? **Point -- Is it a lead horn, or a jazz horn? ... YES!**
Schilke trumpets ... Ditto the above!
Ok .... sorry for the "soap-box", arguing semantics ... back to Calicchio.
The fact that so many players have played Calicchio over the years, in so many situations, to me negates putting any label on it other than "This Is A Trumpet". I'd really like to know, just out of curiosity what models all those guys played.
Larry, have you access to those records? Are there any? Maury Harris .... he play Calicchio? On all the video tapes I have I can't tell if it's a Bach or Calicchio.
Pwew .... I have a brain cramp ...
