| The Martin Committee horns have a unique tone to them. They are very even across the bandwidth, to my ear, full & fat. I find them ideal for small group jazz and soft ballad playing. Some folks find the intonation and slotting funky, but those who use them use those very properties to full advantage. Sliding up to, down to, or around the note are blues & jazz main-stays. Manny, you should try one. I'd be curious as to what you make of such a horn.... and I mean an old one, not the modern Martin stuff (they're not made to the same specs).
BTW: Roy Lawler is now making a horn very much in the mold of the old 40's - 50's Commitee. He calls it the "C7". I've played it and it's the Real Deal, if you like that type trumpet. I bet he sells a LOT of them. I grabbed one immediately!
gregc |