jjeffeory Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Hey good point, and good find. I had forgotten that Blue Devils opened with this in '87. I just played it, and as one would surmise, with their brass line, it sounds awsome. After hearing all three of those versions of the tune, I think Madison will be able to do it justice in 2014 if it's pretty close to the other versions arrangement wise. I'm looking forward to hearing it. Edited January 24, 2014 by jjeffeory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Great tune! I kind of liked the piece in 19/8...that he counted off 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2,1-2,1-2, 1, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 in concert. I saw him live with his full jazz orchestra back around 1973...he had two drummers, plus he also had a set himself that he played in a few tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Great tune! I kind of liked the piece in 19/8...that he counted off 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2,1-2,1-2, 1, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 in concert. I saw him live with his full jazz orchestra back around 1973...he had two drummers, plus he also had a set himself that he played in a few tunes. That chart is actually titled "33 222 1 222" and there are certain sections I would love to hear on the field! Edited January 24, 2014 by 84BDsop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamMan Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) For the good of the activity, I am hoping that the Scouts have success this upcoming season with a Jazz show & that other Corps will decide to play Jazz too.I am very very tired of the Symphonic Concerto for String, Banjo & Harp based on a variation on a theme of dissonace and playingasmanynotesaspossible. Edited January 25, 2014 by FlamMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 For the good of the activity, I am hoping that the Scvouts have success this upcoming season with a Jazz show & that other Corps will decide to play Jazz too.I am very very tired of the Symphonic Concerto for String, Banjo & Harp based on a variation on a theme of dissonace and playingasmanynotesaspossible. Actually, this portion of what you said does describe some of the music Don Ellis performed, fyi. Amazing stuff! And...his jazz ensemble that I saw live included a full string section and french horns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingusmonk Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Actually, this portion of what you said does describe some of the music Don Ellis performed, fyi. Amazing stuff! And...his jazz ensemble that I saw live included a full string section and french horns. And lets not mention that fact that he embraced experimentation with electronics within his brass sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 And lets not mention that fact that he embraced experimentation with electronics within his brass sound. Absolutely right! He was an amazing musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runitagain Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Scouts made an announcement of offering scholarships for lead trumpet with ability to play double g consistently. So either the brass book is above the ability of anyone currently on or these solo and ensembles that are written for a different era of drum corps when the screamers were more prevalent. Either way hope they find the talent and don't have to water down the book. Sounds like multiple spots are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigW Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks for Sharing the Argonne link- pretty stiff and capable brass ensemble for that era to say the least.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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