| Thrill of Broadway
When I was 10 or 11 years of age (now 62) my folks started taking me to
Broadway. I saw the Nancy Walker, Ray Bolger, The original King and I,
Dear Mr. Wise
Music Man, L'll Abner etc. I heard a sound from the trumpet section as no other. I called it 'the pit sound" and it stuck with me all my life. Years ago,
I found a teacher with that sound and I finally think that I understand it.
When done right, it raises the hair on the back of ones neck. Now, I try again to master the instrument...well not master it, just not embarrass myself.
I appreciate the old stories and the references to the pit players. I need to know them. Their efforts are immortalized, but not their names. This is
not right and recognition due them.
This forum is important and exposing some of these great players and their recordings is important.
Alan Laschiver |