Posts made by Dr GO

@Shepherds_Crook said in How Do You Give the Audience a Sonic Experience?:

One of my favorite sonic moments involving me plying was when I gathered some friends to play a wedding reception for one of my best friends. Everyone was just having a great time and the guests were just having more and more fun with every song. Just a magic night that everyone there remembers as something special ... perhaps even sonic.

But the scientist in me asks, could the more and more fun be related to alcohol consumption (after all this IS a wedding). Relaxing the inhibition of mind may make the sound coming in a less complex function and therefore a more relaxing, enjoyable "sonic" experience...

@Kehaulani said in Does a large bore horn take more air?:

ROWUK said "Moving air is ONLY necessary to get the lips vibrating . . "

Well, how do you get the lips to continue vibrating? Don't you need air for that, too?

No. You need oxygen, glucose and ATP to do this.

That it sounds, feels good and is free blowing. I have the business provide several mouthpiece brands to interchange to assure a best match is first found before setting the horn through a real test run. What I play is various jazz tunes by memory. I recommend a ballad to play with tone and control, a be-bop tune to test valves and responsiveness and horn flexibility. Play in several ranges to assure intonation issues that may come out at different ranges for the horn.

Here is one of my Freddie favorites, his into is so sensual, than his solo later is so just amazingly lyrical:

A couple memories:

1. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and talking with Freddie when I lived in NYC. I saw him play at Fat Tuesday's in midtown Manhattan and was lucky I had a bit to drink, that and the persistence of girl friend at the time to add the courage to alcoholic inhibition to actually approach Mr. Hubbard on a break. We had an amazing discussion which ended in my asking him for a lesson. He said yes. He let me know he was leaving the next day on a tour of Europe, but then wrote on a napkin and gave me his number to call when he got back to the states. I lost that number. I lost a tremendous opportunity.

2. A couple of years ago, the quintet I play with was asked to play an "after concert party" for George Benson's band when they came to town. When Mr. Benson walked into Gilly's, I turned to Eddie (our leader) and asked him to play this song. I was so touched to watch Mr. Benson to sit down immediately at a table to watch as we played this song. In total concentration he watched. The smile on his face hearing us play this peace was so warm and touching.

Thank you Freddie, as somehow from listening to your albums, you did get the chance to teach me.

@Bay-Area-Brass said in The mastery of Freddie Hubbard:

This is a 9:37 minute long journey into the musical genius of Freddie Hubbard...

Bill... What a wonderful example. This version puts tears in my eyes. He can but the emotions of many in through his horn, and we are all better people for it. Thanks so much for this beautiful post!

@Dr-Mark said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

@Dr-GO said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

I play in the stratosphere without antics using the vertical smile (phwooo technique). It can be done without the theatrics by many such methods.

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Sounds great! Here's a Maynard Ferguson play along minus Maynard doing McArthur Park. The sheet music is provided on the video. If you would, please record yourself as you've done in the recent past playing this piece so we can watch what you're talking about when you say "vertical smile (phwooo technique)."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DluQRNV-S1k&list=RDDluQRNV-S1k&start_radio=1&t=37&t=37
Thank you

Mark, I posted my video now three times, and while it may be near the range of this example, you can see the technique in action. The day that someone video's my performance in that range, I will post it.

And by the way: The lack of professionalism and insulting degradation of the individual posting this "challenge" is below the standards of TrumpetBoards. As a moderator, you should be better than this. I ask that you stop publicly demoralizing members on this forum just because you do not agree with their methods. Your innuendo of equating the vertical smile to that of a vagina crosses another moral line.

Dr Mark, Please do not take your bias into the realm of obscene and insulting banter. You are better than this. I know, as I have met you, and I believe I know the real Dr. Mark.

@Dr-Mark said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

@Kehaulani said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

I used the antics from Maynard as the gospel on how you should do it. Not very productive in the long run.

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Yep, been there, done that and then, I had to learn how to play correctly. Jon Ruff's video on Jaw Placement and the Upper Register shows Jon playing in the stratosphere without the antics and is a good study about how to play in the upper register.

I play in the stratosphere without antics using the vertical smile (phwooo technique). It can be done without the theatrics by many such methods.

@Dr-GO said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

I am detecting some tension in your reply Dr. Mark. Something that a good Bombay Sapphire and Fever Tree could easily remedy.

I'm Buying!

@Dr-Mark said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

@Dr-GO said in How To Play Trumpet With Less Tension:

I have always found a good Gin and Tonic lowers trumpet playing tension for me... Yep, that's the solution.

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Yuck!

I am detecting some tension in your reply Dr. Mark. Something that a good Bombay Sapphire and Fever Tree could easily remedy.

The Beach Boys had the answer to this... It takes "Good, Good, Good... Good Vibrations"

I have always found a good Gin and Tonic lowers trumpet playing tension for me... Yep, that's the solution

@fels said in Intro from a Global Moderator:

@Dr-Mark
Training dogs and practicing the trumpet are similar endeavors. Once started, both require constant attention to detail and commitment of time. It is never "over."

Not to mention... Ruff!

@barliman2001 said in Best Off-brand Trumpets:

@Dr-GO Here in Vienna, I am always eager to welcome any former TMers or TBers - as Sethoflagos, rowuk and SSmith1226 can witness.

Great. Be assured, I will look you up the next time I am in Vienna. Last time I was came through Vienna was in 1972 after playing the Graz Music Festival. Did not get to experience much of Vienna... Had some bad wine... ruined my trip through Vienna.

The next time will be quality, especially with having the chance to share experiences with you in person. ALSO would LOVE the opportunity to coordinate a visit that would allow me to hear your wife sing at the opera.

I purchased his amazing album Line 4. Very creative way he used to compile a collection of mostly original tunes by his quartet. I am providing a sample from this album as well. Christophe is one of to most uniquely original jazz trumpet performers I have had the chance to experience. He has a sound and technique that instantly identifies him as the artist.

ENJOY:

Let me introduce the TB community to Christophe LeLoil. He was a TM member and very interactive on that site. He is and amazingly talented French jazz trumpet player that has a new album out. Just want to make sure all hear at TB is provided the opportunity to hear his work and follow a sample to his new link:

http://music.apple.com/fr/album/les-quatre-vents/1480562105

Here is the Christophe's actual text announcing his project: So glad to announce the release of 'Les quatre vents' a quartet setup of original compositions. This was recorded last winter at famous la Buissonne studio, which is currently used for most of the ECM productions...just to say about its sound. Published by LaborieJAzz Label, and available on every platforms.

@Dr-Mark said in Intro from a Global Moderator:

@Niner said in Intro from a Global Moderator:

Give me a second to figure it out.

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Why try? The darned thing isn't even transposed to Bb.

Hey, its in

This is very close to G# which can be played on any keyed instrument

Wow!

@SSmith1226 said in Best Off-brand Trumpets:

@Dr-GO
Don’t you mean Schlub? Schagerl is in Mank, Austria, and I believe George Schlub moved back to Ohio from Singapore.

Ooops... yes I do. I will do the appropriate edits. Thanks Dr. Smith!

@Niner said in Olds Trumpet retail list from 1967:

The top of the trumpet line was the Custom that listed for $675. The top cornet was the Mendez for $525. However, using an inflation calculator $675 in 1967 is equivalent to approximately, depending on which online calculator you use....$5188.99 in 2019. The Mendez cornet is now the equivalent of $4035.88.

This was the year my parents bought me the Olds Recording

They got a better deal for this through Buddy Rogers Music (in North College Hill section of Cincinnati) as I believe they told me they paid $375 for the horn that year.

@SSmith1226 said in How about a "Random Meaningless Image...let's see them string"?:

Los Angeles

Not to mention their garages as well!