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Thanks, Steve.

There have been several books written about Stachmo, and written by him, and there isn't many I haven't read with exception of the one this article is about. Don't know if it is till available but I am going to see if I can find it.

George

https://www.classicfm.com/artists/alison-balsom/covid-19-study-brass-woodwind-droplets/

I received my Curry Conn Shank Cornet mouthpiece. My actual cornet is at Osmun Music having its valves rebuilt. I was able to insert the Curry Conn Shank Mouthpiece into the receiver of a bandmate’s King Silver Tone Cornet of the same era. It fit perfectly. The standard shank mouthpieces that were loose in my cornet were similarly loose in his cornet. I did also try a short shank Yamaha cornet mouthpiece as well, but it also fit loosely.
Because of the covid situation, I did not try to play his cornet with the Conn Shank Mouthpiece. It appears that the Conn Shank is the proper fit. I will report further about the playability with the Curry Conn Shank Mouthpiece when I get my cornet back in September.

@ssmith1226

Pete's an inspiration.

@j-jericho
Yeah, really sweet. Why do children play better than some adults ? Just look at this little girl's lips and how the mouthpiece is just barely making a seal. It's all about relaxation. Most kids are loose as a goose when they play.

Incredible it survived, it was found intact, and could be played. I have my doubts though we are hearing the original tone. After 18.000 years, the shell will have ossified and thus will not vibrate the same. And how do we know this is 18,000 years old and someone actually blew it? Regardless, an incredible find.

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

@neal085 said in Personality and Taste in Classical Music:

Yep, booted the flute. I typically find it difficult to enjoy that instrument.

Could not eliminate the flute. Goes back to high school when member of the flute section wore tight sweaters during the winter months... so am a bit biased by fondled mammarys.

From an old goat born in 1936, I ask the age old question: What will they think of next ?

I was first introduced to Ira on the tune "It Could Only Happen To Me" from his Horizons album. He plays somewhat rubato on trumpet then it goes into a soft straight ahead, medium tempo on tenor sax. A friend was sandbagging me and didn't tell me it was Ira an both trumpet and ax. He played both with equal mastery. Great player who always had a lot to say in his playing.

@dr-go said in Louis Armstrong’s Trumpet:

With what I paid in taxes this year, I could have bought 5 of them.... Would have give 4 of them to the closest of my friends here on TB.

MAKE ME ONE OF YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS, DOC pretty please 😊

@J-Jericho

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No, was his articulation at that time in his life different than the way he articulated things later in his playing. I hear a difference, more like Clifford Brown. More reliance on the tongue.

@SSmith1226 i just love watching and listening to him play - my goal (posted here is https://trumpetboards.com/topic/695/new-player-has-entered-the-game?page=1) - an octave lower of course - is still a work in progress but I do like to "play" along where i can.

I think my version of play along would be more butchering rather than playing a tribute TBH ....

I only started playing during the lockdown, so while i loved Mr Morricones music, i didnt really know of Mr Giufreddi - I do now and i would love to see him play live if at all possible when we are out of this