Carmello's By The Freeway--The Bob Florence Limited Edition

From the Bob Florence tribute at the Catalina Bar and Grill (Hollywood) on June 15, 2008, here is the Bob Florence Limited Edition on "Carmelo's By The Freeway".

Saxes: Jennifer Hall, Tom Peterson, Don Shelton, Kim Richmond, Billy Kerr, Bob Efford
Trombones: Alex Iles, Charlie Loper, Bob McChesney, Craig Gosnell
Trumpets: Steve Huffsteter, Pete DeSiena, Carl Saunders, Lee Thornburg, Ron Stout
Bass: Trey Henry
Drums: Peter Erskine
Guitar: Larry Koonse

Apologies to Steve Huffsteter and Larry Koonse, but there is a post blocking them for much of this video.

The entire band played with such energy and spirit all afternoon, but check out the solos by Billy Kerr and Steve Huffsteter--and the stellar performances by Carl Saunders on lead trumpet and Peter Erskine on drums. This was a very special event, celebrating the life of a very special man. Bob would have been grinning ear to ear.

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[samlussiermusic]

Great band - wish I could have been there for the tribute. Florence was always amazing! Carl Saunders & Pete DiSiena sound great splitting lead - and Steve Huffstetter lays down a nice one. Thanks again Mike!

[mkaiserme]

You're welcome.  Hardly a week goes by that I don't watch this performance again. Yeah, Steve nails the changes, as usual. And watching Carl and Pete work together is a real treat--not to mention the interaction between Carl and Peter Erskine. A very special performance indeed. Mike

[joemikehap]

This is one of the hippest big band charts ever. I love the truly lovely changes. This band sounds unlike any other, with two bari saxes, all the mute work, and the signature LA studio blend.

Back in the day, I went to Sherman Oaks, CA just to say I was in Carmello's. I don't think it's around anymore.

Thanks, Bob. We miss you.

[trombonechops]

Thanks for a great video! I've enjoyed Bob Florence's skills as a musician and writer for many years and will miss him.

[rdangelo]

All the music teachers/band directors should watch Carl play before they tell their young trumpet players to never lift their shoulders while playing.

[rdangelo]

The album version is also great, with Rick Baptist blowing the intense lead part. This was originally written to be a slow tune.

[exvcator]

this guy knew about creating the richness of tones unique to a big band. But also wrote lovely melodies . . "a tune", something sometiems forgotten by some of the modernists.

As an arranger he knew how to build a chart up into a superb climax. He charts make you itch to play in the band. What better tribute to leave us than these fantastic charts.

[bob4247]

Brilliant, Beautiful, Bodacious. Bob was right up there with best.

RIP

[mikeysax20]

Bob was and still is one of my favourite arrangers .... brilliant stuff ... He will  live forever :-)

[OIFVET02]

BILLY KERR IS A BEAST!!! i study with that man...he's an awesome person

[cilcsster]

The photographer could take some tips for another great band on You Tube, mainly, the Bohuslan Big Band with Steve Swallow. Why keep Steve Hauffstetter behind that big post, and why isn't the picture clearer?

The music is superb , get the photography right!!

[pwramirez]

Came across this one by chance... I studied trumpet with Steve back in the day and typed his name into YouTube. Also nice to see Lee Thornburg (Tower of Power) in the section as well. Bob always wrote great stuff!