Not much can be said after seeing and hearing this. How many brass players of any era could duplicate that?
I saw MF for the first time not long after this, in NYC at Birdland and subsequently in many venues across NY State for the next (almost) 50 years. He was at his amazing best on returning from England in 1971 and for the next decade or so. As my trumpet teacher said: no one ever had to tell Maynard how a trumpet should sound.
Amazing playing, showing just how great Maynard really was. I first started listening to him when he was playing like this--the later stuff is ok, but I like him best when he did more focused soloing. Anybody remember the TV show he had on Canadian TV? Is this a recording from that era? Also, I wish somebody would upload the music from "Straightaway," the TV series for which Maynard and his band did all the music.
it's all about air coordinated and directed by embouchure and brain. in maynard's case, the soul is a strong influence as well. sets him well above other high register melody players...great clip. thanks.
I think this is a great tune, I have this recording, he was amazing esp. in this time period in the 40's, 50's 60's, 70's, and 80's was the best, I love all his recording, and it is amazing how he can just switch from each instrument like nothing.
if embouchures had obstacle courses this would be the hardest of them all
q1a2z3q4a5z6 2 months ago
Not much can be said after seeing and hearing this. How many brass players of any era could duplicate that?
I saw MF for the first time not long after this, in NYC at Birdland and subsequently in many venues across NY State for the next (almost) 50 years. He was at his amazing best on returning from England in 1971 and for the next decade or so. As my trumpet teacher said: no one ever had to tell Maynard how a trumpet should sound.
trompetacasual 2 months ago
@trompetacasual James Morrison, to name one.
xerox123321 1 month ago
@xerox123321 - James Stretton to name 2... ;-)
orichalcum1 1 month ago
Awesome!
jazzjanne1 3 months ago
Thank yo for sharing.... as usual just amazing...:)))))))
TheJazz4ever 8 months ago
Amazing playing, showing just how great Maynard really was. I first started listening to him when he was playing like this--the later stuff is ok, but I like him best when he did more focused soloing. Anybody remember the TV show he had on Canadian TV? Is this a recording from that era? Also, I wish somebody would upload the music from "Straightaway," the TV series for which Maynard and his band did all the music.
pindaric 8 months ago
Ah, back in the day when Maynard was more than just a screech artist!
bebopmomma 8 months ago 3
Way cool.
AtheistJoker 9 months ago
it's all about air coordinated and directed by embouchure and brain. in maynard's case, the soul is a strong influence as well. sets him well above other high register melody players...great clip. thanks.
31thom 11 months ago
That looks like Doc Severinson in the trumpet section
ov1128 11 months ago
de quelle planète viens il ?
balmaxon 1 year ago
Genius...
superugly75 1 year ago
Holy.... Stuff.... This is good footage!
AireSonic 1 year ago
come on, he can't even play a slide trombone!!!
just kidding....love that man!
jazzjeffjohnson 1 year ago
This is QUITE a gem. His switches from horn to horn (with no apparent embouchure glitches!) are amazingly smooth. Thanks for posting!
jeremyjgray 1 year ago
he is switching flawlessly! real amazing job!
d1galan 2 years ago
bass is gettin it on this song.
reidcore 2 years ago
I think this is a great tune, I have this recording, he was amazing esp. in this time period in the 40's, 50's 60's, 70's, and 80's was the best, I love all his recording, and it is amazing how he can just switch from each instrument like nothing.
selector111 2 years ago