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    • SSmith1226
      SSmith1226 last edited by SSmith1226

      Amid Irvin Mayfield's legal woes, mythical Elysian Trumpet hidden away
      Bejeweled, 24-karat brushed-gold homage to Katrina's dead rests mute and locked away in storage....

      This is an interesting trumpet related story of a “special trumpet” and intertwines with the legal issues of well known trumpeter, Irvin Mayfield, and his partner.
      The whole story, with photographs, can be found here:

      https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/article_f95e75fc-2b54-11eb-b8f2-bbde41b180c8.html

      Steve Smith

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      • Dr GO
        Dr GO last edited by

        I am a bit partial to this one that Celebrates Louis Armstrong:

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        Allora Pocket Trumpet 2014
        Harrelson Summit 2017
        Kanstul 1526 2012
        Getzen Power Bore 1961
        Getzen Eterna 4-Valve Fulgelhorn 1974
        Martin Committee 1946
        Olds Super Recording 1940
        Olds Recording (LA) 1953
        Olds Recording (Fullerton) 1967
        Olds Ambassador 1965

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        • GeorgeB
          GeorgeB last edited by

          I just image that beautiful work of Monette art sitting un-played. Seems like such a waste, but understandable considering the reason why it was made. In my opinion it belongs to the city of New Orleans.

          Interesting story, Steve, thanks.

          1960s King Super 20 Silversonic, 1940 Olds Recording, 1942 Buescher True Tone 400 ,1999 Conn Vintage One Bb trumpet, A 1952 Selmer Paris, A 2020 Getzen 400 and a Manchester Brass ACB custom pro Bb trumpet, a 1962 Conn Victor 5A Cornet.

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          • J. Jericho
            J. Jericho Global Moderator last edited by

            Interesting story. Is Mayfield an embezzler whose hobby is trumpet playing, or is he a trumpet player whose hobby is embezzling? Enquiring minds want to know.

            It looks more like a commemorative work of art that can be played, rather than a trumpet that is made as a commemoration.

            '62 Olds Studio Trumpet
            '67 Olds Special Trumpet
            2013 Dillon Pocket Trumpet
            '83 Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn
            1919 York Perfec-Tone Cornet
            '50 Olds Studio Trombone
            Shofar

            "If it was just up to me, I'd only have trumpet players on my show." - Jackie Gleason

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            • Newell Post
              Newell Post last edited by

              So, Monette got paid $35K for making it, but says they invested "several times" that amount in labor cost, but recommends an insurance value of $300K. Sorry, but it doesn't look like the precious stones are all that precious, and it is basically a re-decorated version of an existing model. OK, it's pretty. But the values seem pretty inflated.

              Bb: Bach 180S37G (05), Mercedes (80)
              Vintage: Committee (54), Recording (59), Super (49), Getzen Severinsen (66)
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              D/Eb: Getzen Eterna
              Cornet: Schilke XA1, Yamaha Neo Eb
              Flugel: Kanstul 1525, Yamaha 625
              Conch shell in F

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                • SSmith1226
                  SSmith1226 @J. Jericho last edited by

                  @J-Jericho said in The “Elysian Trumpet”:

                  Interesting story. Is Mayfield an embezzler whose hobby is trumpet playing, or is he a trumpet player whose hobby is embezzling? Enquiring minds want to know.

                  I would answer that as follows. He is an excellent trumpet player, but as an embezzler, I’ve seen better. About 6-8 years ago, I had the opportunity to attend one of his shows at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, in the club that was his namesake. His show was great, and he featured a number of his students who also played well.
                  Here is an example of his work. This piece was appropriately named for the “Angola” prison located in Louisiana.

                  Steve Smith

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                  • J. Jericho
                    J. Jericho Global Moderator @SSmith1226 last edited by

                    @SSmith1226 I guess he was able to multitask, combining trumpet playing with embezzling.

                    '62 Olds Studio Trumpet
                    '67 Olds Special Trumpet
                    2013 Dillon Pocket Trumpet
                    '83 Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn
                    1919 York Perfec-Tone Cornet
                    '50 Olds Studio Trombone
                    Shofar

                    "If it was just up to me, I'd only have trumpet players on my show." - Jackie Gleason

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