Bill Chase and Maynard Ferguson - Superman

[AFBugleboy]

This was published as a big band arrangement by Les Hooper, without the "chick" vocals, of course. I have it.

[BsNoMo]

That's what I'm talkin' about. No WUSSY trumpet section!

[Hoboninja1000]

PSHHHHHHHHHHH I can play better.

[kpowtrpt]

@Hoboninja1000 Who are you God?

[Dashedsquirrel2]

@Hoboninja1000 Everybody says they can play better than a professional player, of course, lots of people do. How about it then, prove it, have you ever been broadcasted on TV or Youtube or played at a concert in front of 200,000 people before?

[MickeyKraut419]

@Hoboninja1000 Right.... Sure you can. Remember that people can't readily detect sarcasm on the webs. And if you think you can do better, let's start with you posting a clip of you playing a clear and in tune GG...

[grandmasterharpyeagl]

2:45

[grandmasterharpyeagl]

@grandmasterharpyeagl 2:37

[grandmasterharpyeagl]

0:24 :O

[grandmasterharpyeagl]

@grandmasterharpyeagl *0:19

[tyler2484]

Maynard used a variation of the "maggio" embouchure. Relaxed and slightly puckered. Watch the video of him playing "don't let the sun go down on me" and there is a close up of his embouchure which I think clearly shows how he played.

[kenzo5716]

I think Maynard used the “Stevens-Costello Embouchure", not sure about Bill Chase. Some high note players use the "Tongue Controlled Embouchure", too. Where they place theit tongue over their bottom teeth. Both very effective at high note playing.

[YoungJeraldKnxvle]

I would like to hear that album. I have heard about it, and am getting the bio of Bill Chase.

My first cut as a jazz DJ was Bill with Woody Herman on

I Can't Get Started," playing the solo and the lead, perfect as per usual.

Don't forget Cat Anderson with Duke Ellington, the grandaddy of the screamers.

Great tune!

[xGreenVegetable]

as always amazing. maynard is always amazing

[ATrumpet100]

Fucking Awesome!!!

[hastyberford]

Walt Johnson! Hell yeah.

[th3drummers]

this is every trumpet player's dream song

[MickeyKraut419]

@th3drummers Not true... Personally, my top 10 are the Stan Kenton arrangements of "Send In The Clowns," "A Little Minor Booze," and "Malaguena," Arturo Sandoval's "A Mis Abuelos," "Rhythm of Our World," and "Brassmen's Holiday," Woody Herman's arrangement of "Apple Honey," Dizzy's "Groovin' High," Maynard's version of "Cruisin For A Bluesin',"and any good arrangement of "La Fiesta."

[Amazingtrumpetplayer]

dayum!

[davincent98]

My dad told me about this and I thought it was going to be the Williams theme. Imagine my surprise when it was the George Reeves theme. I'm guessing this came out before December 15, 1978.

[blueroan4]

humans are so amazing.

[Aidanrice206]

It's almost like if jesus and chuck norris came together and made a song. The two best trumpet players of all time by far. SO EPIC!!

[careyfortune]

funny,i asked geoff winstead this week about walt giving lessons,he says he doesn,t.

[KqEpNhNiY]

i wish i could just listen to the first 23 seconds over and over again

[MrJudomaster94]

does sheet music for this exist?

[cpjds1]

@MrJudomaster94 I'd love to see sheet music for this too!

[tyler2484]

@cpjds1 There's the opening fanfare for sheet music somewhere on google haha 

[Modern8869]

@tyler2484 still trying to find the sheet music. if you can find it would you please send me the link? my friend and i are wanting to perform this at our pep band games

[TheGhoulardi]

Too bad ol' Maynard can't play in tune !

[trumpeter93]

@TheGhoulardi Where is it out of tune?

[andromedarr]

@TheGhoulardi Do you mean the glissandi between tones? He is in tune, every sax and many trumpet players bend the notes, and that doesnt mean they are out of tune. And have you ever tried to play that high in a woodwind or brass instrument? Only very few can do that at all :)

[ThePCGamerFussell]

If only I could do that...

[TheSpartacus79]

after them, the void...

[AcidLifeform]

Chido! I imagine standing in front of Maynard would be like standing in front of the jet engine

[trumpetwise1020]

holy shit this is awesome

[SacredDongoable]

I want this played for my wedding....

[MrCardking]

I use ta 13A4A or a 14 A4A

[thad1121]

to all the mouthpiece questions.. any mouthpiece can squeel high range, just depends on your chops. On a good day i can hit a double C with a standerd Bach 3c, On a daily average i hit Double G. OFC me getting a smaller mouthpiece would increase my range and make that Double C easier, but personally hard work on a larger mouth piece is better to me :), In addition im aiming towards a monette B2 prana mouthpiece. Such beautiful sounds. (Becarefull getting screamer mouthpieces they usually kiltone

[alexdude1123]

@thad1121 what did u do to work up that double c any excersises

[thad1121]

@alexdude1123 Scales.

I like to play Eb in 2 octaves without taking a breath or readjusting my lips in between the 2 scales, this keeps your your traditional standard embouchure, without making any changes. Then i slur the scale.. and do octave jumps like low G, in the scale G, G above the staff, then Double G. Once a day i try to hit a Double G or higher and sit on it for a long tone exercise, but be careful play low notes just as much as high notes for balance. Try Eb 2 octaves then F in 3 :)

[thad1121]

@thad1121 If you cant play up to a Double F, stop on the highest note you can play. Or try a scale you can play in the max octave range. Bb in 2 octaves, then C concert in 2 octaves (D E F# G A B C# D) follow up with your Eb in 2, then F in 3. im working right now on Gb and Ab in 3 right now. But i always warm up with a good Eb in 2. Hope it helps :) and good luck!

[Laxmaster72]

To think I made honor band only going up to a G :0

[thad1121]

@Laxmaster72 I scared the heck out of a Judge on the Bb scale when i hit a Double G on the arpeggio last year lol..

[tyler2484]

@thad1121 I'm guessing you mean G above High C? Like, 4 ledger lines above the staff?

[thad1121]

@tyler2484 Double G, meaning above the High C if you are referring to that, (4 ledger lines)

[CoolJoshBaby]

This is the best thing that has ever happened in history or mankind other than Chuck Norris.

[71stang57]

Where did you get the idea this was Maynard or Bill. It's actually Walt Johnson !! Check your references !

[hoodfigga92]

What mouthpiece is he using??

[71stang57]

@hoodfigga92 It really doesn't matter because what works for Walt Johnson (Its not Bill Chase or Maynard) will not necessarily work for you. Bill Chase used a Schilke 6a4a and I believe Walt used a purviance9 customized by Bob Reeves.

[hoodfigga92]

@71stang57 yea i got a 6a4a also

[ShanezMusic]

oh yes

[leadtromba]

I have a transcription for 8 trumpets of the opening fanfare! And no, it is not Bill or Maynard or the Airman of Note, it is indeed Walt Johnson.

[DaveyTrumpetOCCHS]

@leadtromba dude can u plz send it to me

[venezuelaNproud]

@leadtromba do you still have that transcription? i could really use it for my marching band season!

[kevmayse]

This is not Maynard or Chase. This is a Chase tribute album called Watch Closely Now. Walt Johnson is playing lead. BTW, Walt can play VERY loud when he wants to. The CD is now available. I don't know the label but if you go to seeleymusiccom you will find links to this album and more lead trumpet cds than you can imagine

[imthebrother]

I'm confused, I don't its Bill and Maynard playing together or not, someone may help me. It's either the Chase tribute band or somebody else.

[fernmann7]

It's the Airmen of Note, not Chase or Maynard. But what playing!

[chrisfactoryboi]

Brilliant and so cheesy!

[fernmann7]

@chrisfactoryboi You ain't kidding. These horns absolutely rule. even if Maynard and Chase they aren't.

[oldyuma]

Just one word....

"Stratospheric"

[Christo1117]

damn....

[Tune08]

The intro is cazy with the super B up there lol

[hollow5150]

That music from :30 on and the pic of Maynard is too classic ^^

[NerijusTRUMPET]

very funny music nice :D

[lecsotrumpet]

Állati.

[screamfff]

Actually, it's the "Airmen Of Note"...

[groovinhigher]

That "Superman" audio track is actually Walt Johnson on the fourth CHASE album after Bill had died. I was taking lessons with Walt at this time, that album was "Watch Closely Now".

I still have the original vinyl for the album and a 45 of this single too!

By the way, I have played gigs with Walt and he can play louder than hell when needed or appropriate, killer chops and a hell of a nice guy too!

[ambrosiothethird]

@groovinhigher ur such a lucky guy!

[sej1947]

@groovinhigher I was in the Ft. Ord Army Band with Walt and that is his high work for sure. He is a monster on the horn but interestingly he has the best legit chops of anybody around. You are also right that he was a nice guy to be around and never talked down to the rest of us trumpet players in the band even though he was on another level altogether. He used to warm up before rehearsal and when he would hit the D above double C he would rattle the windows in the barracks!

[skimmer43]

I believe the album was called Watch Closely Now. A Chase tribute/reunion band. Great playing, but the songs...well....

The only stand out is Angry Young Men

[tyler2484]

It's Walt Johnson. Great player, not a loud one though from what I've heard. But who cares he can play lol.

But yea, Walt did this I think with the Chase group. At one point he got with them and remade "Get It On" And "Celebrate". As well as playing some of his own songs.

[scrmtrumpet]

I was told at one point that the soloist is Walt Johnson.

[onlytrumpet]

I don´t hink that the Boss or Chase are playing this song...

That must be Paul Cacia or another great player...

[GozTheGreat]

Funny stuff.

Who are these guys who played here ???

I think it's neither Bill Chase, neither the "Boss"...

[trumpetman4440]

love the song and video =]

[r9andre]

Thanks