ccustommusic - I'm not sure if you're not into Cat or not into the style from the era he's from. When Maynard first started out, he was doing Cat-type stuff. In his later years, after Ellington, Cat could quote Maynard and Chase licks note for note and then an octave above that. Unfortunately, there aren't very many documented videos or recordings of him in the late 70s and 80s.
I really have tried, but I just can not get into Cat Anderson. Too squeaky, lame improvisation etc. I know it is tough because I just compare everyone to Maynard, but still. I am just not a fan.
I love Cat Anderson (Cootie, Freddie Jenkins, Ray Nance, Bubber Miley, on and on)! Duke had some fabulous players - wow!! I got to see him play uh...43 years ago and remember everything!
ROFLOL!! Yes, I did post this before, then I accidentally eliminated ALL of the cookies on my computer and lost everything, so I'm having to repost everything... everywhere.
Yes, Cat was my teacher for 8 years, which makes me 50-something (so I'm ancient!). I appreciate your comments on the video, though. Are you a trumpet player?
Hi sorry I didn't respond right away, I haven't watched this video in a long time and haven't logged on, Yeah I play trumpet and I think its the best part about a big band haha, I really like high notes and I can play pretty high like double c with a full tone but I don't focus on high notes anymore, I used to and started lacking in everything else, what was it like being a student of the amazing cat anderson, what did you learn and what year did you start.
Wasn't this posted before? He sounded a little tired esp. at the end but still good, is he really your teacher if so thats awsome but that'd make you like 30 wich is old
ccustommusic - I'm not sure if you're not into Cat or not into the style from the era he's from. When Maynard first started out, he was doing Cat-type stuff. In his later years, after Ellington, Cat could quote Maynard and Chase licks note for note and then an octave above that. Unfortunately, there aren't very many documented videos or recordings of him in the late 70s and 80s.
sdhinote 9 months ago
I really have tried, but I just can not get into Cat Anderson. Too squeaky, lame improvisation etc. I know it is tough because I just compare everyone to Maynard, but still. I am just not a fan.
cccustommusic 9 months ago
is he using a COnn trumpet?
neody14 1 year ago
@neody14 conn connstellation
ApexSkate 8 months ago
I am a lead player, and i am addicted to highnotes :) gotta love the donna lee quote at 2:15
solostrad 1 year ago
Cat Anderson's such a freak....:)
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
Cat, playing on a Conn Connstellation. Looks like a 38B.
snargi 2 years ago
MIss Lizzie. Do not be sad...Cat was The Man.
linlasj 2 years ago
When i am listening to this, I feel like I am high!
wolframoxid 2 years ago
freakin unbelieveable!!!!
there is no way i could ever play that high!!!!
misslizziebug 2 years ago
I love Cat Anderson (Cootie, Freddie Jenkins, Ray Nance, Bubber Miley, on and on)! Duke had some fabulous players - wow!! I got to see him play uh...43 years ago and remember everything!
gratzr 2 years ago
ROFLOL!! Yes, I did post this before, then I accidentally eliminated ALL of the cookies on my computer and lost everything, so I'm having to repost everything... everywhere.
Yes, Cat was my teacher for 8 years, which makes me 50-something (so I'm ancient!). I appreciate your comments on the video, though. Are you a trumpet player?
sdartist1 2 years ago
Hi sorry I didn't respond right away, I haven't watched this video in a long time and haven't logged on, Yeah I play trumpet and I think its the best part about a big band haha, I really like high notes and I can play pretty high like double c with a full tone but I don't focus on high notes anymore, I used to and started lacking in everything else, what was it like being a student of the amazing cat anderson, what did you learn and what year did you start.
selector111 2 years ago
Wasn't this posted before? He sounded a little tired esp. at the end but still good, is he really your teacher if so thats awsome but that'd make you like 30 wich is old
selector111 2 years ago