Quote:
|
Originally Posted by BachMan Mr. LG,
That is one of the most informative posts I have ever read on a trumpet forum.
Thank you so much for sharing that information.
Question?
-How will the next generation develop?
-Studio work on both coasts sems to be very limited.
-The touring bands are gone (some exceptions)
Now it seems we have people learning how to play these styles of music in schools of music where back in even the 80s while people were going to school :) there were more chances for studio work or to get on a touring band and learn from the masters in the band who could take younger players under their wing.
show them the ropes...
and let them develop!
Is it even possible for a young player to make it in these genres today?
I guess what I am trying to say is I think the new generations of players will have less of a chance to learn while on the gig like some of the older cats did. There are fewer opportunities and there is alot more learning going on "in school" and less on the job.
My Thoughts. |
When I got to NYC in 1970, the Bach 72* was the horn. Almost everyone played one. I know for sure that Ernie Royal played the 72*. Gold-plating was also in vogue.
Bill Ratzenberger was making Jet-Tones for the guys( He made several for me that I couldn't play.)
Peppy was making PHD mouthpieces and doing incredible work.
Peppy's shop was a great place to hang and meet the guys.
It was like a big happy fraternity in those days.
Jim and Andy's was the place you could be sure to find most of the heavy weights day and night.
When I was a newcomer to the scene I spent more time there than at home
Wilmer