| Re: Maurice Andre
Gordon,
MA also had a great deal of excitement in every note. I agree with your ascessment of his playing between 1966 and 1988. After 1990 I stopped going to his live concerts, I couldn't get out of the analytical, critical mode and he was too big of an influence on me to allow for disappointment.
The thing that I found most amazing was his sound and power of phrasing, it wasn't just make every note count, but make every note lead somewhere too.
One does not have to try to imitate his style to incorporate his sense of direction and values. He is truly one of the greatest trumpeteers EVER. Spending time with his recordings can teach us many things!
My favorite was his album called "Trumpetissimo" also called "Joyride" with organ, bass and drum set. There is so much JOY in that playing. I know of nothing comparable!
If I am not mistaken, 1966 was the beginning of his career with the Bb/A picc. I have a recording from the 50s with a D trumpet and the sound is definitely thinner. |