I am formerly known as HillieBoliday....Member since May 2006
Well....yeah...being an 'old sister' who was a teenager during the iconic Motown 1960's Era; but was raised in a home listening to my Dad's old 1930's/'40's/'50's Jazz, Blues and Gospel records (yes..records, 33 & 1/3 rpm vinyl, and 78 rpm acetate)....were all I had to play. I've had ample opportunity to listen, appreciate and identify that you cannot get the kind of riffs that Prewitt played in the club....out of a bugle.
I didn't laugh at the club scene, just simply used my 'suspension of disbelief' because I felt that Prewitt's portrayal in that scene was necessary to the plot and visual story line. I even ignored the fact that Prewitt didn't have a real embouchure...which maybe they could've created one with some sort of make-up.
That being said...for quite a few decades, I have been listening to collectively, and ejoying the talent, prowess, history and musicality of: Ernie Royal, Terence Blanchard, Chris Botti, Bill Coleman, Chuck Mangione, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, King Oliver, Al Hirt, Bunny Berigan, Wynton Marsalis, Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert, Harry James, Ennio Morricone, Gerald Wilson, Nat Adderley, Bix Beiderbecke, Doc Severinsen, Hot Lips Page, Donald Byrd, Clifford Brown, Hugh Masekela, Doc Cheatham, Lee Morgan, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Freddie Hubbard, Cynthia Robinson, Valaida Snow, Clora Bryant......just to name a few from my collection. I like all instruments.....but there is nothing that can pierce or cut through the soul like that of a trumpet player...good.....or bad (Lol)!
Thanks for letting me.....'toot my horn.'
"OOhhhooo....I'M GON' TELL MAMA!"
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TxMike
9 years ago
Sounds like you and I are of similar vintage. I started playing cornet and trumpet when I was 10, back in the 1950s. When in New orleans I had the opportunity to play with the New Orleans Concert Band as an adult, a band that Wynton also played in. The last time I saw him we spoke briefly in the parking garage of the MSY airport, he was on his way in, carrying a gig bag, as I was on my way out. My trumpet also got me onstage with Bob Hope in the 1980s in a benefit concert. I can't imagine having lived my life without music, and you are correct, there is no sound quite like a trumpet! My favorite is still Harry James.
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necoleman
9 years ago
I am formerly known as HillieBoliday....Member since May 2006
TxMike.....Yes we are....and I am so glad about it! You were so astute and articulate in your previous post...that I had a hunch you could play! Much kudos to you for being such a talented and accomplished musician! I'm not a musician; but I hold you all in very high esteem! I started taking piano lessons when I was about 12. I have a great ear...but just didn't have the discipline and patience that it took to understand and master theory. I do so love singing....I have a big mouth with a big voice, and years ago had the wonderful experience of traveling the southern states and South Africa as a background singer, and to do some studio work. Every now and then I sit in with a blues band...and I sing with a traditional gospel group.
My grandson lives with me, and I have been in the delightful process over the last few years of introducing him (11 yrs. old) to the joys of listening and appreciating good music from all genres; and it has been so much fun to watch him grow and develop his own musical tastes. Right now we're kind of stuck on Ramsey Lewis' "Wade in the Water." I have been addicted to that lead in horn line...I think played by Ernie & Marshal Royal....for decades! Plus it has an added fascination for my grandson....because he's been hearing us sing the spiritual version of this song during baptisms at our church since he was a baby...and he was in total awe when I played Ramsey's jazz version. He likes and wants to play guitar...so we're also listening to Wes Montgomery and Albert King.
I understand that the youth culture of today have their own music that they like and listen too...but I'm bound and determined that he will know real music and how powerful it can be in your life. Thanks so much for sharing your musical expertise and....by golly...you should write a book! God Bless...and keep right on giving Gabriel a run for his money!
"OOhhhooo....I'M GON' TELL MAMA!"
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