¥T Just A Closer Walk With Thee, played in the New Orleans Jazz style by Irvin Mayfield,Jr. in honor of the memory of his late father, Irvin Mayfield Sr. The senior Mayfield died during Hurricane Katrina, and his body was found on Elysian Fields Avenue in New Orleans after the storm .
Irvin Mayfield, Sr. was 64 years old. He was a 14-year Army veteran and was awarded a Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam.Irvin Mayfield, Sr., was his son's first trumpet instructor, and insisted that Irvin Jr.'s first public performance be in a church.This was the first song his father taught him to play on the trumpet.
From the 26 June 2006 performance at the White House.
¥T *This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work of the United States Federal Government under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code.*¥T
Thanks,Aurora. This man's playing is awesome. It is enough to give one more of an appreciation for the trumpet. The saxophone gets so much glory and the trumpet is probably underrated. Thanks,again. God bless.:-)
WebAnt 3 years ago 2
I was fortunate enough to grow up with Louis Armstrong&Freddie Hubbard's music.
I might get static for saying this,being a non Christian and all ,but it ain't the saxophone that Gabriel's going to blow!
ha ha
AuroraKismet 3 years ago
Though I do love me some alto sax.Thanks for watching&sharing&commenting.
He made that horn talk!I couldn't believe this free video wasn't on YouTube.
AuroraKismet 3 years ago