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Originally Posted by cornetguy  also in this day and age a question has to be asked how much of what we are hearing is the "real" sound and how much is the person operating the soundboard?
I second Robin's statement to educators, I am one myself there is a lot of quality literature for jazz band that doesn't go above a high c. |
This is very true about sound. We all know of live performances that pale next to studio cuts. Just check out anything from Stan Kenton during the Mike Vax years. For live cuts, I prefer Buddy Rich and Maynard (search his videos on You Tube and Daily Motion). Strong, balanced sections not overpowered by lead.
Second point, see if you can find a Lenny Neihaus chart called "Home Cookin'". Lenny's charts always lay really well, and are technically challenging without always being "off the horn" for decent HS bands.
email me if you can't find this tune
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