Wow, I think this is incredible, Cat is clearly fatigued, but still is having no problem with double c's and higher in this vid, he has backed off on how loud he is playing which I am sure helped but look and listen to the ease.
not a schilke. I've seen a comparison of his MP to a Schilke 6A4a. the cup is like potatoe chip thin, the diameter of the cup is small the the rim is at least twice as fat as a normal rim
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notice his not playing on a Bflat horn...Im pretty sure he's using a G/F bugle which increases his range by five whole steps...also if you read his bio he loved to play on his Schilky 6a4a(6a4a doesn't give range, it just makes it alot easyer)...Cat is an amazing trumpet player and used what ever it took to make him the best at what he does :-))
@Master5664 Hello? This is nonsense. I knew and studied with Cat for 8 years. He always played what he is playing here: A Conn Connstellation Bb trumpet. He never played on any Schilke mouthpiece. His mouthpieces were custom made by Bert Herrick and another maker in Chicago.
@sdhinote Good stuff. Not a fan of big band, but Ellington had a way with the harmonies in his music. I agree with you on the Conn but the mouthpiece is a Schilke. Those are the only mouthpieces made that way. Just look at the cup and the lip of the mouthpiece.
@boricuatrumpet69, i'm sorry but that seriously doesn't look like a schilke mouthpiece, the rim looks alittle different take a look at 1:07, i know that Burt Herrick inspired a lot of mouthpieces makers of today, designed could be very similar in some way, but don't think it a schilke mouthpiece,
@sdhinote seems like he is thinking of bill chase and his 6a4a Schilke. Bugles also don't make you have a sudden increase increase in range. You're embouchure still has to be able to be able to play the note. Common misconception, or else we'd all be playing G bugles and piccolo trumpets.
@Master5664 Conn Connstellation with Custom Mouthpiece. He never let anyone see what he used. Go study trumpet history. Cat is the best of High Registry player, that is why he was the Duke's lead horn! Duke was no dummy tp let a bugle boy play trumpet!
@Master5664 Cat gave a clinic at the first convention of the International Trumpet Guild at Indiana University back in the early 70s - I forget what year. He absolutely played a Conn B-flat horn which this looks like. We asked why Conn? "'Cause they give 'em to me." He demod his unusual technique. Used zero pressure on the lips. He could hit those strato notes holding the horn only by the 2nd valve button. He needs no special horn.
I used to have a great record by Cat, called "Cat on a Hot Tin Horn!" Anyone have it? After Cat left Ellington's band, I used to go see him play at Donte's in North Hollywood, CA. And boy, could he play!!!
@sedonajazz - You can get a re-issue on cd under the title "Cat's In The Alley", which has both "Cat on a Hot Tin Horn" and "Ellingtonia" on it, so two albums for the price of one.
Cat is the shit and always will be.............This one is for you pops! I know he was always your boy. From the time I could crawl to your late night "Jam Sessions". Jazz was everywhere in our house during the 50' 60's and 70's.You gave me my love for music! [Heavy Metal}-- For Domenic Acerra- " The Music man" I now know I grew up with the best!!
I don't know why, but it seems like there isnt as much energy in this recording as there is in earlier recordings. Sounds like they all are just tired. Too bad.
I can see your point. Since this was for TV, you don't know how many times it was gone over before the broadcast. Plus, almost all of these musicians have been playing the same tunes for 30+ years. Hard to maintain enthusiasm without just mailing it in. Nevertheless, I dare anyone to duplicate it.
That's Rufus Jones on drums -- the only drummer I can think of who was the man for both Basie AND Ellington. If somebody else filled that exacta, Rufus cashes the trifecta as propeller of Maynard's great original big band. Am I overlooking any drummer(s) in that regard?
I think you're absolutely right, and no, I can't think of too many trifecta players in those days. Of course, Buddy Rich went with several bands, depending on who had the money.
His earlier bands were hitin' harder than this, the rythm section is tight well, b/c of duke, but the horn section is a little lacking, with the exception maybe of Cat, I've got recording of him playing a lot better, he looks to burnt out of the big band, which is probaly why he went to studio playing! Tight, none the less!
Duke's intros are ridiculous, in the most charming of ways.
mberardi11 6 months ago
Wow, I think this is incredible, Cat is clearly fatigued, but still is having no problem with double c's and higher in this vid, he has backed off on how loud he is playing which I am sure helped but look and listen to the ease.
selector111 8 months ago
not a schilke. I've seen a comparison of his MP to a Schilke 6A4a. the cup is like potatoe chip thin, the diameter of the cup is small the the rim is at least twice as fat as a normal rim
TheTheTrumpeter 1 year ago
I like,very good yes i playing trumpet,ha
23chipy 1 year ago
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notice his not playing on a Bflat horn...Im pretty sure he's using a G/F bugle which increases his range by five whole steps...also if you read his bio he loved to play on his Schilky 6a4a(6a4a doesn't give range, it just makes it alot easyer)...Cat is an amazing trumpet player and used what ever it took to make him the best at what he does :-))
Master5664 1 year ago
@Master5664 Hello? This is nonsense. I knew and studied with Cat for 8 years. He always played what he is playing here: A Conn Connstellation Bb trumpet. He never played on any Schilke mouthpiece. His mouthpieces were custom made by Bert Herrick and another maker in Chicago.
sdhinote 1 year ago 13
@sdhinote yes, Conn Connstellation.
HADJEE 1 year ago
@sdhinote Good stuff. Not a fan of big band, but Ellington had a way with the harmonies in his music. I agree with you on the Conn but the mouthpiece is a Schilke. Those are the only mouthpieces made that way. Just look at the cup and the lip of the mouthpiece.
boricuatrumpet69 1 year ago
@boricuatrumpet69, i'm sorry but that seriously doesn't look like a schilke mouthpiece, the rim looks alittle different take a look at 1:07, i know that Burt Herrick inspired a lot of mouthpieces makers of today, designed could be very similar in some way, but don't think it a schilke mouthpiece,
smoothbv 1 year ago
@smoothbv I don't know man. Looks like a shilke but I might be wrong.
boricuatrumpet69 1 year ago
@boricuatrumpet69
No, you are wrong. That is a Burt Herrick mouthpiece.
kidfromredbank 11 months ago
@sdhinote seems like he is thinking of bill chase and his 6a4a Schilke. Bugles also don't make you have a sudden increase increase in range. You're embouchure still has to be able to be able to play the note. Common misconception, or else we'd all be playing G bugles and piccolo trumpets.
pedroesteban86 9 months ago
@Master5664 i think you're confusing cat with bill chase, who played a schilke 16A4a
connorwilliams3232 1 year ago
@Master5664 Conn Connstellation with Custom Mouthpiece. He never let anyone see what he used. Go study trumpet history. Cat is the best of High Registry player, that is why he was the Duke's lead horn! Duke was no dummy tp let a bugle boy play trumpet!
headshrink1 11 months ago
@Master5664 Cat gave a clinic at the first convention of the International Trumpet Guild at Indiana University back in the early 70s - I forget what year. He absolutely played a Conn B-flat horn which this looks like. We asked why Conn? "'Cause they give 'em to me." He demod his unusual technique. Used zero pressure on the lips. He could hit those strato notes holding the horn only by the 2nd valve button. He needs no special horn.
MrNatch3L 10 months ago
For the record, G bugles are harder to play high, they are larger. Having said that, he's clearly playing a Bb trumpet.
sdadept 7 months ago
I used to have a great record by Cat, called "Cat on a Hot Tin Horn!" Anyone have it? After Cat left Ellington's band, I used to go see him play at Donte's in North Hollywood, CA. And boy, could he play!!!
sedonajazz 1 year ago
@sedonajazz - You can get a re-issue on cd under the title "Cat's In The Alley", which has both "Cat on a Hot Tin Horn" and "Ellingtonia" on it, so two albums for the price of one.
sdartist1 1 year ago
@sdartist1 A world of thanks!!!! Whoopee!
sedonajazz 1 year ago
I used to have a great record by Cat, called "Cat on a Hot Tin Horn!" Anyone have it?
sedonajazz 1 year ago
Cat is the shit and always will be.............This one is for you pops! I know he was always your boy. From the time I could crawl to your late night "Jam Sessions". Jazz was everywhere in our house during the 50' 60's and 70's.You gave me my love for music! [Heavy Metal}-- For Domenic Acerra- " The Music man" I now know I grew up with the best!!
TheJetfighter666 1 year ago
the whistle king!
bigblueowx 1 year ago
2:17 he quotes donna lee!
iplaypian0 1 year ago
Famous line from donna lee can fit in almost any good solo :p.
James9533 1 year ago
I don't know why, but it seems like there isnt as much energy in this recording as there is in earlier recordings. Sounds like they all are just tired. Too bad.
jerec576 2 years ago 3
I can see your point. Since this was for TV, you don't know how many times it was gone over before the broadcast. Plus, almost all of these musicians have been playing the same tunes for 30+ years. Hard to maintain enthusiasm without just mailing it in. Nevertheless, I dare anyone to duplicate it.
sdhinote 2 years ago 5
That's Rufus Jones on drums -- the only drummer I can think of who was the man for both Basie AND Ellington. If somebody else filled that exacta, Rufus cashes the trifecta as propeller of Maynard's great original big band. Am I overlooking any drummer(s) in that regard?
Keyboarddoctor 2 years ago 2
I think you're absolutely right, and no, I can't think of too many trifecta players in those days. Of course, Buddy Rich went with several bands, depending on who had the money.
sdhinote 2 years ago
played great for Maynard( Rufus)
beagleman123456789 2 years ago
His earlier bands were hitin' harder than this, the rythm section is tight well, b/c of duke, but the horn section is a little lacking, with the exception maybe of Cat, I've got recording of him playing a lot better, he looks to burnt out of the big band, which is probaly why he went to studio playing! Tight, none the less!
trombonedemon 2 years ago
impresionante, buenisimos agudos, ahora estoy haciendo su metodo
victorgonzalez18 2 years ago
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solostrad 2 years ago
i agree and I also bought 1 :)
solostrad 2 years ago
Best Opening line i heard of today
smoothbv 2 years ago
True, bro, and I agree though I'm a trumpeter myself. If you like, check out my blog. For link see profile.
Brew "The Lip" Lite
BrunoJazzmanLeicht 2 years ago 3
I mostly hate trumpet sounds, but this is ill shit. Thx.
stijnhouwer 2 years ago
This is absolutely wonderful, thank you so much! Cat is amazing.
EliotKrupa 2 years ago 3