West Side Story

gchun · 06-24-2005, 12:45 PM

Wilmer-

Great to have you here.

Could you share some of your experiences regarding the recording you did of West Side Story? (How long were the sessions?, How many days? pickup sessions?, anything would be great.)

Thanks,
Garry

wiseone2 · 06-26-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gchun

Wilmer-

Great to have you here.

Could you share some of your experiences regarding the recording you did of West Side Story? (How long were the sessions?, How many days? pickup sessions?, anything would be great.)

Thanks,
Garry

The sessions were each 3 hours long. We recorded at the 44th street RCA studios. The studio temperature was below zero, this played a big role in the performance of the vocal parts.
The orchestra was incredible. I will name the woodwinds and brass players.
Flutes- Julius Baker and Harvey Estrin
Oboe- Ronald Roseman
Bassoon- Donald Mac Court
Clarinets- Al Regni, Les Scott
Saxophones-
Alto-Seymour Red Press
Tenor-George Marge
Baritone- John Campo
Bass-Wally Kane
Trumpets- Wilmer Wise, Phil Ruecktenwald, David Gale
Trombones- Douglas Edelman, Larry Benz
Horns-Paul Ingraham, Robert Carlise
Why we did not get album credits is beyond me.
Wilmer

Billy B · 06-27-2005, 12:18 PM

I thought the Jerry Tyree was on the recording. My mistake. Was he in the original pit? Any good Jerry stories?

gchun · 06-27-2005, 01:22 PM

Wilmer-

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I enjoyed the orchestra's performance on the cd and I loved the original Great Performances video about the making of the album. What a compliment to be singled out by Bernstein as a "genius lead trumpet" (or was it "genius first trumpet"?) Anyway, thanks for your reply.

Garry

wiseone2 · 06-27-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy B

I thought the Jerry Tyree was on the recording. My mistake. Was he in the original pit? Any good Jerry stories?

Sorry, I don't know Jerry Tyree.
Gino Bazocco was the lead player in the original Broadway show, David Jandorf played second trumpet.
Wilmer

Alex Yates · 08-27-2005, 02:19 PM

I really enjoyed this DVD. I love documentary stuff anyway and this was just a treat all the way around. I enjoyed every minute. I love Lenny and his antics. I loved the sopranos - especially Kiri. I felt the uneasiness and tension when Carreras couldn't "get it right". And of course, I loved seeing and hearing the trumpets.

All of the facial expressions and arm-waving in the recording booth were funny too.

wiseone2 · 08-27-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Trompetvrouw

I really enjoyed this DVD. I love documentary stuff anyway and this was just a treat all the way around. I enjoyed every minute. I love Lenny and his antics. I loved the sopranos - especially Kiri. I felt the uneasiness and tension when Carreras couldn't "get it right". And of course, I loved seeing and hearing the trumpets.

All of the facial expressions and arm-waving in the recording booth were funny too.

I wandered into the men's room before the first session, and there was the tenor, Carreras, warming up. Tenors like the sound of porcelain as much as brass players

Wilmer

Alex Yates · 08-27-2005, 03:47 PM

What amazed me about Jose Carreras was how "insecure" he seemed to be compared to everyone else at the time. He seemed so "green" and very nervous. Even Lenny made a comment on the film about him having "issues". Then there was the scene when he stormed out because they couldn't finish recording "Maria" without going into overtime. When it all came together though, Carreras sounded wonderful. And you're right Wilmer, those singers sure do like porcelain. LOL.

Wilmer, it must have been such an amazing experience to work with Maestro Lenny. He is one of my all-time favorite personalities in our field. Was it nerve-wrecking for you or did you just soak it all up? Either way, what an experience to have in the portfolio of your mind. Congrats and BRAVO.

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gchun Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 105	West Side Story Wilmer- Great to have you here. Could you share some of your experiences regarding the recording you did of West Side Story? (How long were the sessions?, How many days? pickup sessions?, anything would be great.) Thanks, Garry
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gchun Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 105	WWS Wilmer- Thanks for taking the time to reply. I enjoyed the orchestra's performance on the cd and I loved the original Great Performances video about the making of the album. What a compliment to be singled out by Bernstein as a "genius lead trumpet" (or was it "genius first trumpet"?) Anyway, thanks for your reply. Garry
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Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Brand: ECLIPSE Posts: 2,401	Watched the DVD today - BRAVO I really enjoyed this DVD. I love documentary stuff anyway and this was just a treat all the way around. I enjoyed every minute. I love Lenny and his antics. I loved the sopranos - especially Kiri. I felt the uneasiness and tension when Carreras couldn't "get it right". And of course, I loved seeing and hearing the trumpets. All of the facial expressions and arm-waving in the recording booth were funny too.
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Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Brand: ECLIPSE Posts: 2,401	Carreras What amazed me about Jose Carreras was how "insecure" he seemed to be compared to everyone else at the time. He seemed so "green" and very nervous. Even Lenny made a comment on the film about him having "issues". Then there was the scene when he stormed out because they couldn't finish recording "Maria" without going into overtime. When it all came together though, Carreras sounded wonderful. And you're right Wilmer, those singers sure do like porcelain. LOL. Wilmer, it must have been such an amazing experience to work with Maestro Lenny. He is one of my all-time favorite personalities in our field. Was it nerve-wrecking for you or did you just soak it all up? Either way, what an experience to have in the portfolio of your mind. Congrats and BRAVO.
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