Larry Gianni

Hello,

As is usual, I forgot to mention 4 more fine NY players who were part of the magical " New York " Scene and played in the Dick Cavatt Show orchestra trumpet section. I think they also deserve the credit for what was happening in the " East " at the time.

They are Victor Paz, Joe Wilder, Ray Crisara and Al Stewart.

Also, I did not mention the name Nat Prager , ( 2nd trumpet NY Phil , WM. Vacchiano, principal under Toscanini) who is considered to be in the same category as Wm. Vacchiano, as far as legendary teachers and performers go.

I apologize to all for the omission.

Doc trivia:

Doc's first job in New York as a NBC staff musician was with
" The Kate Smith Show "

Bernie Glow trivia:

Bernie Glow was a student of world re-owned teacher Max Schlosberg at age 12.

Note to younger players: ( not strictly by age, but years on the horn )

By knowing the history of the instrument and it’s “greats “, I believe is an important factor in a trumpet players development.

As you mature, and start to want to make strides in your playing , knowing who to listen to, who to emulate, how to play different styles (swing, Dixieland, lead, section, solo, vaudeville, Vegas, rock, Broadway, small band, big band, jazz, scream,etc ) can only help you in your development.

Whether you playing in a local community band , Epcot Center , Broadway or leading the Tonight Show band, you will be much more comfortable playing what ever is thrown in from of you if you understand what it should sound like and the more you be valued as a player.

Playing a “ Hi C “ is fantastic, but learning what to do with it , once you own it, separates the “men from the boys” when the downbeat commeth.
Ladies also. ( sorry about the sermon, just came out )

Larry