Sorry to hear about Randy. I had the good fortune to be in a regional high school band festival where Randy performed with us in the late 70's. Never heard anything like him. My son plays 'bone now and I hope he can play like Randy some day.
I am not sure my most recent comment was posted. Randy passed away on May 16th. It is reassuring to read that his influence lives on! From his sister, Leslie Purcell Upchurch!
Randy is not doing well. He is in assisted living and is suffering from many complications from diabetes. So glad his playing lives on and inspires other musicians. Love You Tube.
It's great to read the comments on this video.Randy is a personality that has to be experienced to be believed.what an energy and always positive towards me.Helped me out in more ways than I can list here.One of the most gifted trombonists I've ever had the pleasure to work alongside.I will always be a friend,a fan and eternally greatful for all of his good advice and help.
Hey - great video! I am Randy's sister. It is great for us to see this since Randy is in poor health and not playing much these days. Randy's son Shawn Purcell is an amazing jazz guitarist. Shawn travelled with his mom and dad with Maynard when he was in preschool. Seems the experience taught him alot about music.
Thank you for writing. This is a belated response - Randy passed away on May 16th. It is always reassuring to read how much his work was admired and how he influenced others with his playing.
I've taught myself Randy's second solo. In the sheet music it's an improv section, and I'm not sure whether I want to play the solo on here or something of my own at the concert.
Love being first trombone on this, though. So fucking fun.
Yeah i had this video on since about the same amount of time as the other video and also had over 100,000 views but that 3 second skip/pause in the middle always drove me nuts so i had it edited. so this video doesn't have that skip. i felt bad about deleting it because it had 100's of comments on it. oh well.
Sorry to hear about Randy. I had the good fortune to be in a regional high school band festival where Randy performed with us in the late 70's. Never heard anything like him. My son plays 'bone now and I hope he can play like Randy some day.
geistryder 4 months ago
I like how Maynards Face looks totaly chill even though hes going higher and higher. I wish i could play as relaxed as maynard
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I am not sure my most recent comment was posted. Randy passed away on May 16th. It is reassuring to read that his influence lives on! From his sister, Leslie Purcell Upchurch!
leslieupchurch 2 years ago
Actually this arrangement WAS published - I have a copy...
GFLJOboss 2 years ago
This is probably one of the best Jay Chattaway arrangements. Its a shame that this was never published. This song is sick!!!
penguinboi45 2 years ago
Randy is not doing well. He is in assisted living and is suffering from many complications from diabetes. So glad his playing lives on and inspires other musicians. Love You Tube.
leslieupchurch 2 years ago
It's great to read the comments on this video.Randy is a personality that has to be experienced to be believed.what an energy and always positive towards me.Helped me out in more ways than I can list here.One of the most gifted trombonists I've ever had the pleasure to work alongside.I will always be a friend,a fan and eternally greatful for all of his good advice and help.
bobriddle 3 years ago
Hey - great video! I am Randy's sister. It is great for us to see this since Randy is in poor health and not playing much these days. Randy's son Shawn Purcell is an amazing jazz guitarist. Shawn travelled with his mom and dad with Maynard when he was in preschool. Seems the experience taught him alot about music.
leslieupchurch 3 years ago
Hope Randy is doing better.
This might be the best thing he ever did - MF too. A masterpiece.
IOLTA 2 years ago
Thank you for writing. This is a belated response - Randy passed away on May 16th. It is always reassuring to read how much his work was admired and how he influenced others with his playing.
leslieupchurch 2 years ago
Gabriel has a show mate now.
sweepee1013 4 years ago
I've taught myself Randy's second solo. In the sheet music it's an improv section, and I'm not sure whether I want to play the solo on here or something of my own at the concert.
Love being first trombone on this, though. So fucking fun.
TotzthePlaid 4 years ago
wow, noone has commented on this video, randy purcell was an amazing trombone player, so was jerry johnson the guy sitting in the back
trojantboneguy 4 years ago
There is another post of this vid already up on YT. over 110,000 views and heaps of comments. It is an awesome vid. Gotta love the '70s stuff!
exgrip1 4 years ago
Yeah i had this video on since about the same amount of time as the other video and also had over 100,000 views but that 3 second skip/pause in the middle always drove me nuts so i had it edited. so this video doesn't have that skip. i felt bad about deleting it because it had 100's of comments on it. oh well.
MitchellColvinTpt 4 years ago