Bach Trumpet Forum.

[dbacon]

We don't seem to have a Bach Trumpet Forum. Perhaps one could be added. Maybe Joe Gaspar at Dillons could host it?

[Skip]

But why Dave? Every forum turns into a Bach forum.

Just joshin!

[dbacon]

Zeus! I thought every forum turned into a ZEUS forum....



Ever run into Ollie Mitchell over there?

Greatest Studio Trumpet Player of ALL Time!!

Sound, Chops, Acuracy....nice guy too...read anything the first take...

[Skip]

Sorry, never heard of him. He's probably on Oahu (200 miles away).

[Jarrett]

Gotta have a bach forum, as much flak as Bach takes, They still made the second finest horn I have ever played.
And it still holds its own with my Eclipse.
-J

[dbacon]

Originally Posted by Skip

Sorry, never heard of him. He's probably on Oahu (200 miles away).

For at least 30-35 years Ollie Mitchell was THE Studio Trumpet Player in L.A. His father, Harold Mitchell, had been the leading player in his day and had come up through vaudville from the 30's. Pappy Mitchell wrote a very comprehensive series on trumpet playing called, "Mitchell On Trumpet." Great practice routines in the style of St. Jacome, but very progressive. Each of four volumes increases in range and difficulty with the fourth book up to high G. Very difficult workouts! Ollie was a fantastic player, a never miss Lead player. Nailed everything the first take, and was the first call on recording dates in Hollywood. Often the only call, doing all parts himself. Tight section. He and Chuck Findley were close. Retired to the big island and does a small big band thing called the "Olliephonics." Even though he's well into his seventies, he still plays as well as ever. I heard Pappy play when he was in his 70's, popping off Double whatever you want and saying, "Just giving Bud a run for his money (Bud Brisbois)."

Jack Kanstul was a student of his, maybe Jack will add to this.

[Skip]

Say Dave,

Yes I do remember now, having seen the name Olliephonics with a pic in the paper about a year ago. I believe it was taken at a gig in Kawaihai (north Kona side). I'll have to check around & see if they are playing anywhere on a regular basis, or any upcoming specials. Thanks for the insight & history lesson.