trumpetnick

I have always been wondering how the hell James can play so well al these brass instrument...and seems that he plays the flute too... I want to share this trumpet video with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPX-Kl9WpQo there is a trombone solo in another youtube video which is great too...

kadleck

Thanks Nick - that clip was great! There's also a nice one of James trading with Maynard. The guy is a freak!

I have some friends who toured with him in the Philip Morris Superband (early 1990's, I think). They said that he was ridiculous then. What blows me away about him is that in addition to his high chops, you can tell he's a superb musician as well. A very creative improviser with a beautiful sound in the middle & low registers too. Add in his ability to play several instruments and compose and you have one heck of a musician!

Tony

kctrump

Last summer I had a lesson with Manley. He mentioned Morrison is a freak. The ran through sound checks and Morrison sat reading the paper...stone cold....and when called upon....blew the doors off the place. Morrison just doesn't even think twice about what he did.

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talcito

I have heard many great things about him but this is the first time I have seen him play. Incredible!

Check out that other Youtube video with him sitting in with Maynard.

Besides Maynard, I don't believe I have heard anyone play with that fat tone in all registers......and he makes it look effortless!

Nordic Trumpet

If you want to see some great video clips of James then go to his web site at http://www.jamesmorrison.com/

Amazing stuff!

mchs3d

Ever since I saw him live at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho, he's been my favorite musician of all time!

jazztrumpet33

Hey, I was at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival too last year when he was there! Man, what an awesome trumpet player! Did you get a chance to check out the clinic he gave? He gave some great tips for playing multiple instruments (since he does it so well :) Man, now I'm excited for Idaho again!