DCP Commentary Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Ironically, there exist some individuals who have had a profound effect on the drum corps activity yet are generally unknown to many younger practitioners of the art. It’s the duty of the rest of us to pass along knowledge of their substantial contributions. That said, here’s a story about one of them, a man whose playing set a benchmark for performance on the bugle and whose style was emulated by everybody from Bucky Swan to Al Chez to Wayne Downey to the best soloist you heard at last year’s finals, whether they know it or not: By the time I began marching with the St. Catherine's Queensmen in the early '60s, Riggie was already a star. We'd listened to his solos countless times on the Fleetwood and Stetson Richmond recordings of the Pittsburg Rockets, and vets like Bill Hightower would often speak of hearing his fluid technique and silky tone live on the field at the big shows. ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseyboy Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Ironically, there exist some individuals who have had a profound effect on the drum corps activity yet are generally unknown to many younger practitioners of the art. Its the duty of the rest of us to pass along knowledge of their substantial contributions. That said, heres a story about one of them, a man whose playing set a benchmark for performance on the bugle and whose style was emulated by everybody from Bucky Swan to Al Chez to Wayne Downey to the best soloist you heard at last years finals, whether they know it or not: AL CHEZ recording of "RADAR LOVE" check it out. Its a rough mix but rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Wooo! That was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheMood Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 AL CHEZ recording of "RADAR LOVE" check it out. Its a rough mix but rocks. WOW, Just WOW sounds great. I seen that this was arranged by Mr. Naffier. This would be a great Drum Corps piece.If this has not been said before let me say, I just heard today's Maynard and his name is AL CHEZ. I will be buying this CD for sure. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseyboy Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 AL CHEZ and THE BROTHERS OF fUNK !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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