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@georgeb
Thanks again, George.

Arturo with Leonard and Friends:

Based on an instrument that they built for Joe Alessi. Hmmm. Aren't all trombones (even the el cheapo ones) based on some great
instrument? When I read marketing trash like this, I wonder why they do not build that exact model. With todays material science and still available "old world" manufacturing skills, it is certainly possible!

@dale-proctor said in The Trumpets of Ancient Rome:

Very interesting! Those brought to mind this video of Egyptian trumpets being played. Authentic, slightly haunting sound - nothing like those old Hollywood movies. ☺

You always have to bear in mind that the sound of the Egyptian instrument is the sound of an actual ancient piece, whereas all the others are more or less exact modern copies (as far as I know, these reproductions took no notice of the exact metallurgy of the originals, but just followed the shape).

@j-jericho
Yes, there are a few ringers.**
Lalo Schifrin, the composer, not only of Mission Impossible, but also Mannix, conductor and pianist does a great job. In the rest of the concert James Morison, in addition to trumpet, is also featured on flugelhorn and Trombone.

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Lalo Schifrin | Bandleader , Pianist
Ray Brown | Double bassist
Grady Tate | Drummer
James Morrison | Trumpeter, Trombonist, Flugelhornist
The Münchner Rundfunkorchester | Orchestra

@GeorgeB
James Morrison does an outstanding job utilizing circular breathing and alternate fingering to nail the long passage of supersonic triplet rhythm, I suspect, without having to use his tongue. Very Magical, no matter how he accomplished it!

@j-jericho said in THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED:

@ssmith1226 Afghanistan does appear to have some harsh music critics!

One can only hope that no one there plays the Bagpipes or Banjo.

Maybe there are not "natural" players, but there certainly are wunderkind!

As a youngster I clearly remember the voices , the big bands and most of all, those trumpet solos. Without those solos, I don't think I would have loved music as much as I do. So I guess maybe I was one who did lust after the trumpet.

I've listened to to them a bunch in the past. Very approachable for the player and very marketable for the public.

@ssmith1226

Thanks for that. I really enjoyed it.

George

@j-jericho

Yeah, it's pretty hard to dislike her. A lot of enthusiasm there.

@dstpt

Oh, yes, he was indeed an inspiration. It was because of him that I did a comeback in 2016 at the age of 79, and that was after a 50 year hiatus from playing the horn.

SOLD………..

@ssmith1226

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.