He had superb tone, that much is true. Phrasing was very James-like, not a criticism, as the same could be said of Ray Anthony. Lovely upper range, and I can see the comparison to Maynard. I haven't heard this in years. By the way, Bobby Hackett did a credible job re-creating this solo for Glen Gray when they did the Swing Era re-recordings.
And played that way! I was just recently turned on to him by a fellow trumpet player, Bill Barnes. He gave the book "A Door Will Open" by Helen Pajama, a life-long fan and devotee who was his care-giver in later life and who was instrumental in getting his life's story in print. I'm a saxer, but after hearing this recording, I think Randy rivaled Harry James in his delivery!
Shorty Sherock did the solo for Glen Gray
rsalvucc 1 month ago
A great recording of this tune. Thank you for posting.
TrompetteSpielen 1 month ago
great to hear this finally, I only ever heard the Glen Gray recreation on the album Sounds of the Great Bands in Hi Fi.
frankenzie 2 months ago
i love the record style with the crackle in the background gives this song much more character! :)
JesusDaughter52496 2 months ago
He had superb tone, that much is true. Phrasing was very James-like, not a criticism, as the same could be said of Ray Anthony. Lovely upper range, and I can see the comparison to Maynard. I haven't heard this in years. By the way, Bobby Hackett did a credible job re-creating this solo for Glen Gray when they did the Swing Era re-recordings.
rfvee 2 months ago
As great as Randy Brooks was, he was NOT Harry James' equal. Randy didn't have an identifiable sound. You recognized Harry after two notes!
olbrneyes 3 months ago
GREAT SOUND AND ABILITY. RIVALED HARRY JAMES... AS GOOD AS RANDY IS I DONT THINK SO. I KNOW I WILL BE LOOKING FOR MORE RANDY BROOKS.
theaed02 3 months ago
And played that way! I was just recently turned on to him by a fellow trumpet player, Bill Barnes. He gave the book "A Door Will Open" by Helen Pajama, a life-long fan and devotee who was his care-giver in later life and who was instrumental in getting his life's story in print. I'm a saxer, but after hearing this recording, I think Randy rivaled Harry James in his delivery!
ken40able 5 months ago
So true!!
olbrneyes 5 months ago
This without a doubt needs to be heard by far more than 26 Youtubers.
javiercito411 5 months ago