I was fortunate enough to sneak in (I was 20 years old) to the Tender Trap where I would sit at the feet of these masters and get "schooled"! I met GIANTS in the jazz scene in Las Vegas in the 70's. What a joy to find this!
Just as Jack Teagarden changed jazz trombone playing with his use of "turns," and Dorsey revolutionized the art with his beautiful high register lyrical songs, so these men (and others) have added another dimension with their fabulous "doodle" tonguing.
Gerald, the turn is a four note legato embellishment used extensively by modern jazz trombonists to enhance the richness (or coolness) of their interpretations. It's hard to find a prominent jazz trombonist prior to Jack Teagarden who utilized any "turns" at all in their solos. Now the turn has become a universal staple in the repertoire of all professional jazz trombonists.
Thanx for the info. By coincidence "Paul the Trombonist" just released a video on the subject of "turns." I had been playing them myself but didn't know it. 8)
You can't get anymore technical than this!! Even at blazing high speeds like this, Carl and Frank were able to play so musically, they made the trombone sing!! Truly amazing!!
Was fortunate as a baritone horn player in TBDBITL(Ohio state marching band ‘60-61) and trombone player in local bands in 60’s to see Kai winding in Columbus Ohio local jazz club circa 1962 and Carl Fontana circa 2000 in person at upper deck in va beach va. Wonderful trombonists. Also saw Kenton and four freshmen at homecoming Ohio state in 1960. Not sure if June Christy there too but maybe. Also saw frank Sinatra twice in person, once in Norfolk in ‘75 and again in Atlantic City with Tony Bennett circa late 80’s. A lucky guy am I to have seen these jazz giants.
The trombonists are amazing, of course but the pianist is wonderful as well. In fact the whole rhythm section (including nameless bassist) took care of business.
Shit Folks! What These two Cats make of MUSIC with Cherokee! Amasing! By the way, saw/heard Carl Fontana in the trombone section of Stan Kentons band in Oslo,Norway way back in 1956!
Shit Folks! It wasn't ONLY Jay Jay J & Kai Winding (the dane) and Curtis Fuller! Y had also Carl Fontana and Frank Rosolino! By the way I heard Carl Fontana with Stan Kenton's band in Oslo,Norway 1956!
I wouldn't put up Curtis Fuller in the same league as the others as he lacks their intonation and precision. I'd add the wonderful Jimmy Cleveland, and imaginative Eddie Bert.
Too many chromatics without a relationship to the melody. Well Rosolino, you're my all time favorite playing the instrument I love most, your no longer alive, you live in your recordings.
