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Hey, thanks! I had not heard that one before. What a group of players!

Thanks, Davidus1 - that was a fun clip to watch! Speaking of playing high (which they all did in the clip) here is the opening track from Tutti's...

You may have seen this but I love watching Watrous, Fontana and Rosolino trade licks. In the background I believe is Al Grey with the...

One amazing trombone player, indeed. Thanks for the link, Dave.

He played that piece with our jazz group. He explained that he wanted the lead trumpet to be quite loud on his high F (Eb concert) so it would clear...

I'd like to get a chance to play that and other Wessex horns. My wife, son and I are heading to Chicago this fall and I may see if I can get an...

Man, it would be nice to have the range and technique of those guys. Watrous, in the Michael Davis interview, talked about being in a hotel room in...

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

The ultimate Bill Watrous improv solo starting at about 1:43 or so of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_qDQTlZ1oE First note would be,...

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It looks like the original "Christmas Tuben" parts file was missing the Solo 2 part in bass clef. I have added the solo 2 bass clef part - when the...

Thanks to all. I'm convinced that "overthinking" is a genetic mutation I picked up many generations ago! Now if I can just master this darn beard...

crazy thought... Look at the wessex tornister euph. rotary valves, incredibly quick and short action. It has a tone that would good for jazz,...

Back when I played lead trombone in the CG jazz ensemble I was using a symphony tenor. I could do the style just fine, although I did not ad lib. But...

More on Robert Taylor and Pink Martini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YERviIHG4mU Go to 31:25 for a trombone solo on a big bore tenor. And yes,...

I played with a group called Pink Martini while living in Spokane, Washington some while back. The fellow who played trombone in that group, played...

It's a good watch - especially if you've never been in a Steve Mead masterclass or had private lessons with him. It is breathing-centric with some...

Thanks! I'm sure its informative.

Thanks Doug. I experimented with everything from a 6.5 AL up to small 11C piece and it really did significantly change the sound. Makes sense. ...

To be honest, in general, the mouthpiece will be a pretty significant determining factor. When I play a Yamaha 321 with a Wick 4AY, I sound pretty...

I've not played a "medium shank" Euphonium. Where does the sound fall compared to large or small shank horns? Would it be too large a sound for...

Thanks Doug. I appreciate the info! He's a tremendous talent.

David Bandman played a 321 exclusively until he purchased a Besson 2051 (small bell) Prestige. I know he uses a small mouthpiece (Bach 7 to 12) on...

A tremendous player! Bill Watrous played on small bore Bach instruments and early on had an Olds Super. There is a great interview with Bill by...

Dave - I completely agree about not having the large sound. Even Maynard Ferguson in earlier years played on a Baritone horn on more than one album....