....actually, quite informative and entertaining video. Just in case you play trumpet or another brass instrument, I think you might find some trumpet and brass tutorials quite intriguing over at YOURBRASSINSTRUCTOR's Channel.
Woodrow was something else alright! The Young Thundering Herds were always a thrill to see live which I did living in Orange County, CA. As an old wanna be jazz trumpeter out of Westlake College in Hollywood I had the luck to play many of the charts that Woody, Stan & Basie gave us. Remember the 1964 Herd trumpets...Bill Chase, Dushko Goykovitch and Don Rader? Bill's chart "23 Red" was a trumpet feature for the three of them. He could write too. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Happy Birthday Mr. Herman on May 16th -- we share a birthday. I was lucky enough to see Mr. Herman live 3 times and meet him. He signed an album for me.
That's "Butter"....Bobby Burgess on trombone. Long time vet of Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson bands. did about a 4 year hitch with Woody from 68-72.
I've played Woodchoppers Ball hundreds of times and it never quite sounded as good as this rendition with that solo finale by Bill Chase. I love how he could make that horn scream even back then. Amazing, and a great video clip. Thanks for submitting it.
@TheIrishMikeB Even back then? This is only two years before Chase released their 1st Album.....you want back then? go back to when he played with Kenton an Ferguson before joining the herd.
Actually this was in the middle of the program. However, if you listen to the "scream" moments he had with Woody.. "Opus de Funk", "Caldonia", "Satin Doll", or even the solo features "I Can't Get Started", "Summertime". I think Bill seldom really went above a "A". He certainly played higher back in the section though.
Just when I thought I'd seen every Herd--this is the first time I've SEEN this one. Wasn't this during the "Chess" years, and wasn't this Woody's hardest push toward the fusion thing (even though this is Woodchoppers' Ball)? From what I've read, this was a trying time for Woody as he was searching for the right musical direction to move forward. The music "scene" at the time was probably more hostile to big bands than any other time.
@ckauffold True this was during the Chess years '68-'70. Actually big bands were becoming "hip" again at this time thanks to the influence of the jazz/rock horn bands like BS&T, Chicago, et-al. Most of the big band leaders (Woody, Kenton, Maynard, Buddy) were having young writers come up with pop styled material to appeal to the younger crowds...and it worked.
@chasefreak My point is that the bands couldn't do "their thing" during these few years--they had to do other people's music to survive (as you said, Chicago, BS&T). Basie (who wouldn't change) had a rough go of it during this short period, but he survived it. Eventually, as the 70's rolled on, the bands got back to taking charge of THEIR music--which included fusion, of course. Woody has several bio's out, and they all dig deep into how tough the scene was just to survive.
I received this in a trade. I'll post one or two more, but the whole show is: Say a Little Prayer, Light My Fire, Woodchoppers Ball, Shadow of Your Smile, Keep On Keeping On, Mac Park, and a title I can't identify.
Playing this in jazz band :)
williampruden 3 days ago
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....actually, quite informative and entertaining video. Just in case you play trumpet or another brass instrument, I think you might find some trumpet and brass tutorials quite intriguing over at YOURBRASSINSTRUCTOR's Channel.
yourbrassinstructor 2 weeks ago
Woodrow was something else alright! The Young Thundering Herds were always a thrill to see live which I did living in Orange County, CA. As an old wanna be jazz trumpeter out of Westlake College in Hollywood I had the luck to play many of the charts that Woody, Stan & Basie gave us. Remember the 1964 Herd trumpets...Bill Chase, Dushko Goykovitch and Don Rader? Bill's chart "23 Red" was a trumpet feature for the three of them. He could write too. Thank you very much for sharing this.
jettrink2010 1 month ago
Woody Herman love<3
bentoben13 2 months ago
if most jazz performers are cats then these guys are ducks. real cool ducks
bolengerin 3 months ago
Outstanding!
jazzjanne1 3 months ago
look at bill's neck!
overlordspencerman 8 months ago
Happy Birthday Mr. Herman on May 16th -- we share a birthday. I was lucky enough to see Mr. Herman live 3 times and meet him. He signed an album for me.
tallpaul521 9 months ago
Amazingly unspectacular ending.
freeeeeeedy 10 months ago
@freeeeeeedy Music is about so much more than what is 'eye-popping' and glitz and glamour
mixedbreed19 10 months ago
I don't use sarcasm either, never!
otmq 5 months ago
Who takes the trombonr solo - after Sal Nestico?
hommefriday 10 months ago
@hommefriday
That's "Butter"....Bobby Burgess on trombone. Long time vet of Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson bands. did about a 4 year hitch with Woody from 68-72.
nealbfinn 10 months ago
Amazing and the soloists are beast :D
woodwind538 11 months ago
woody hermans got mad good taste in his solos
distortionpf 11 months ago
I've played Woodchoppers Ball hundreds of times and it never quite sounded as good as this rendition with that solo finale by Bill Chase. I love how he could make that horn scream even back then. Amazing, and a great video clip. Thanks for submitting it.
TheIrishMikeB 1 year ago
@TheIrishMikeB Even back then? This is only two years before Chase released their 1st Album.....you want back then? go back to when he played with Kenton an Ferguson before joining the herd.
YesRushELP 7 months ago
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I studied with him in Stuttgart, Germany in the early 80's.....
jmansd 1 year ago
I studied with him in Stuttgart, Germany in the early 80's...
jmansd 1 year ago
woody herman is the shit i can play dis song on my trumpet
ryuk5555 1 year ago
I wish this was in color so I could see their colorful clothes, lol
sizlchest 1 year ago
@rdangelo
Actually this was in the middle of the program. However, if you listen to the "scream" moments he had with Woody.. "Opus de Funk", "Caldonia", "Satin Doll", or even the solo features "I Can't Get Started", "Summertime". I think Bill seldom really went above a "A". He certainly played higher back in the section though.
brian740 1 year ago
@brian740; I think it was more about the sheer power of his horn than how high he played. I wish I could have seen him live.
hastyberford 1 year ago
Bill sounds great, his neck puffs out more than anyone I have ever seen, I think even more than maynard
selector111 1 year ago
Loving your videos recently lots of great uploads.
kdkn92 1 year ago
Just when I thought I'd seen every Herd--this is the first time I've SEEN this one. Wasn't this during the "Chess" years, and wasn't this Woody's hardest push toward the fusion thing (even though this is Woodchoppers' Ball)? From what I've read, this was a trying time for Woody as he was searching for the right musical direction to move forward. The music "scene" at the time was probably more hostile to big bands than any other time.
ckauffold 1 year ago
@ckauffold True this was during the Chess years '68-'70. Actually big bands were becoming "hip" again at this time thanks to the influence of the jazz/rock horn bands like BS&T, Chicago, et-al. Most of the big band leaders (Woody, Kenton, Maynard, Buddy) were having young writers come up with pop styled material to appeal to the younger crowds...and it worked.
chasefreak 1 year ago
@chasefreak My point is that the bands couldn't do "their thing" during these few years--they had to do other people's music to survive (as you said, Chicago, BS&T). Basie (who wouldn't change) had a rough go of it during this short period, but he survived it. Eventually, as the 70's rolled on, the bands got back to taking charge of THEIR music--which included fusion, of course. Woody has several bio's out, and they all dig deep into how tough the scene was just to survive.
ckauffold 1 year ago
Any more clips from this concert? I knew they filmed some stuff over there on that tour. How'd you find this?
chasefreak 1 year ago
@chasefreak
I received this in a trade. I'll post one or two more, but the whole show is: Say a Little Prayer, Light My Fire, Woodchoppers Ball, Shadow of Your Smile, Keep On Keeping On, Mac Park, and a title I can't identify.
brian740 1 year ago