My jazz band teacher who is retiring this year (Mike Carubia) used to sub at the Vanguard. He played with Gerry Mulligan in the 80's and then went to teaching. I learned so much this past year from getting to know him. He's the only real teacher I look toward as a friend. He idolizes Thad, and started a music publishing company (
Smart Chart Music ). We played some of his Thad arrangements which were simply stunning. Thad's music is great. I only own two of his albums (Consummation and Central Park North). If I'm not mistaken, his first album was Thad Jones Inc.?
Anyways, Mr. Carubia was the man who got me into jazz, and into playing my horn. Prior to that, I wasn't really into playing.
Here is a recording from our last concert.
http://internaljazz.com/music/01%20-...Low%20Down.mp3
I'm not playing first trumpet in this one.