Anyone know where to find Gene? Had him for marching band. What happened after PCJB 1981? Though there were many greats, the bands of @ 79-81 were the best I've ever heard. And his two sons, amazing trumpets. I say this with all humility of being in the band in 82 and 83.
Just a little historical lore...the cymbal that you hear in the big build up is said to be the same one used on the Kenton recording of My Funny Valentine. He gave it to the band as a gift (or some say, left it behind due to a small crack) but either way "Big Bertha" comes out to play with the band from time to time.
Omg...4:00...wow. VERY nice.
imabigbrat15 1 year ago
Anyone know where to find Gene? Had him for marching band. What happened after PCJB 1981? Though there were many greats, the bands of @ 79-81 were the best I've ever heard. And his two sons, amazing trumpets. I say this with all humility of being in the band in 82 and 83.
MichaelAlex36 1 year ago
wheres the expression of the joy of playing music. u all look bored.
TLOZMT 1 year ago
Oh man! I go to Morrisville High School. And I'm in the Jazz band. I wish we could play as tight as you guys. Great performance.
IronLion27 2 years ago
A beautiful arrangement, although the piano sounds out of tune.
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caramelo55 2 years ago
4:00 and 4:15 are the best parts =]
dembones17 2 years ago
Great!!!
superiortrombone 2 years ago
i graduated in 1981 and knew and also studied with kenton and gene polaski this is a great memory
moonshadow7707 3 years ago
as good as kenton .
noakeo28 3 years ago
lol grothman looks like he always wants more lol...the constant wave
mynamisdan 4 years ago
fantastic
noakeo28 4 years ago
Gooseskin!Superb arrangement of that rodgers song.The conductor is great.Dick Shearer would be proud of that wonderful Trombones.
marv40 4 years ago
Just a little historical lore...the cymbal that you hear in the big build up is said to be the same one used on the Kenton recording of My Funny Valentine. He gave it to the band as a gift (or some say, left it behind due to a small crack) but either way "Big Bertha" comes out to play with the band from time to time.
MemTogyb 4 years ago
the cymbal you speak of is in gene polaski's hands it was a gift to him from a great friend of his
moonshadow7707 3 years ago