BRASS FROM THE PAST: 1970 Conn 16E Mellophonium in F/Eb. Made in Elkhart, Indiana. The Conn 16E was available for purchase in the spring of 1957 and was manufactured as late as 1979. This horn was mainly used in marching bands during the 1960s and 1970s. Conn utilized artist such as Don Elliot to promote this instrument to the general public. Don performed with the horn as a “Conn Artist” on numerous albums and even a television appearance on the Steve Allen show. The most famous use of this instrument occurred with the Stan Kenton Orchestra in the 1960s. The Mellophonium band that made up Kenton‘s New Era of Modern Music recorded numerous award-winning albums and garnered favor with fans across the world. Listen to sounds from the past. About 54 years ago more or less. Henry Mancini: Theme from the movie “The Pink Panther”.
26 окт 2024