The Most Soulful Trombone Solo

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Жыл бұрын

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Sadly the broadcaster cut the clip at the end :(
Song: Feelings - Maynard Ferguson
Soloist: Randy Purcell
Original video: • Maynard Ferguson Fee...
Transcribed by Tom Pickles
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@GeorgeCollier Жыл бұрын

i really need to stop releasing two videos at once

@ravenger2445 Жыл бұрын

this is both "The Most Soulful Trombone Solo" and "The Most Soulful Trumpet Solo" at the same time.

@mateothode5603 Жыл бұрын

No continue pls

@esteban_osman Жыл бұрын

I agree you should stop (please keep doing it)

@GeorgeCollier Жыл бұрын

You can’t release TWO videos at once!

@arielganot1423 Жыл бұрын

true it is clearly not enough, we need 3 or more at the very least

@emylechreest Жыл бұрын

Kills it with an amazing screaming trombone solo; and then he really shows off with a low C, no trigger.

@groovester5095 Жыл бұрын

Why is it impressive, is it an embouchure thing?

@MarkZickefoose Жыл бұрын

@@groovester5095 Yes. Technically, that note is impossible on that horn, so you have to use a false pedal to reach it, and not all horns will allow a false pedal to happen.

@westcrosby Жыл бұрын

@@groovester5095 Technically, there is no slide position for it. He did it all with his embouchure. It's a level of control and mastery on a scale I can't even comprehend.

@groovester5095 Жыл бұрын

Ok I figured, I didn’t know it was possible to play any notes in that partial

@light_david7 Жыл бұрын

The low C is easy on bass trombone, where you use two triggers (one that adds the extra length of 6th position (streight arm), one that adds the length of 5th position (almost streight arm) + 4th position (right out past the bell). That means you need 6th + 5th + 4th position to be able to hit that note "legally". This man did it illegally with only 7th position, so he was 8 positions too far up in the register.

@ethanninteynine Жыл бұрын

The low C on a tenor trombone is impressive!

@trainzandtrombones Жыл бұрын

Fun thing about that is that it isn't actually a proper note and a full fundamental - it is possible to lip it in tune which is why it sounds like it doesn't speak as well as the other notes. Sort of 'faking' it, as where we puts his slide, a standard tenor trombone without the F-attachment doesn't have tubing long enough for the correct harmonics.

@smartsmartie7142 Жыл бұрын

Its possible with a trumpet too

@Mando1700 Жыл бұрын

As somebody who played trumpet for 8 years, I'm convinced that anybody who can play that high, had titanium strips put in their lips

@kurukavatar5089 Жыл бұрын

@gasromon8126 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been playing trumpet for 5 years and I have a friend that’s played for around 7. He’s a senior in high school right now and he can play that high. He’s not at the level of these musicians but he’s extremely good.

@gasromon8126 8 ай бұрын

@sn0wmankuro 7 ай бұрын

I’ve played trombone and tuba, and I can’t so much as even make a sound on a trumpet. So this is incomprehensible to me.

@jeremywhitmore 2 ай бұрын

When I was in highschool in the late 90s our jazz band was that good. We were fans of Maynard Ferguson and Stan Kenton so hitting those high ranges were normal. I'm a drummer so I couldn't play high notes.

@connor_phillipz5689 Жыл бұрын

Every musician who played in Maynard's band was world class.

@Jackson... Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of most of Maynards music, but every once in a while I'll find a piece of his that'll just absolutely blow me away. Just as long as he isn't constantly screaming.

@crocowithaglocko5876 Жыл бұрын

Check out gospel john

@michaelfoxbrass Жыл бұрын

Yup. But Randy Purcel was a real standout!

@connor_phillipz5689 Жыл бұрын

@@crocowithaglocko5876 I actually played that arrangement in my high school Jazz Band. I'm very well acquainted with Maynard's rendition of that chart.

@HiyoruMikiyazoya Жыл бұрын

honestly I like his showcases better than his actual performances a lot of the times. the guy loved to see others shine

@theunicyclist3440 Жыл бұрын

I put this on in the background and heard the high trumpet playing and thought "That's Maynard isn't it" *checks* "Yep"

@administrador1130 Жыл бұрын

The other option was Arturo Sandoval

@Alnilam1973 Жыл бұрын

That trumpet sounds so thin against the bone, what a glorious tone

@zapzippy2923 Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough in high school to have been one of 3 students Randy decided to take on. I had no idea how lucky I was at the time. He was an amazing trombonist.

@alexjohnson3175 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this makes me wanna pick up the trombone again. Haven't really played it in 4 years.

@zurrojilful Жыл бұрын

do it

@jadran7953 Жыл бұрын

Dew it

@ohnonsense 8 ай бұрын

Dew it

@user-zs9vz9iv7e 7 ай бұрын

@giovannisimoncelli1198 Жыл бұрын

he's playing C2 with no F attachment... respect

@MrDawson17 Жыл бұрын

This is some of the best trombone playing that's ever been recorded.

@antiseth3964 Жыл бұрын

You know he’s a pro when the slide work looks effortless but he’s spitting out clean sixteenth triplet runs. Like wtf this man be on another level

@justinh6651 7 ай бұрын

It amazes me. I could probably do at most just some normal triplets. This man is my idol jow

@healthcaredotgov3097 Жыл бұрын

I can feel the life radiating from this trombone. That thing is alive.

@seankeady1465 Жыл бұрын

Ending on a false tone C. That's hard as hell.

@emmbeesea Жыл бұрын

That made my feelings feel some feelings. What a range. 👏

@scottmclagan4276 Жыл бұрын

Clearly, I'm dating myself, but I believe this was around 1980 at the Canadian Stage Band Festival. I was there. We all pretty much wet our pants.

@cairnman100 6 ай бұрын

1977 show if I’m not mistaken. CBC broadcast. I was there as well…our band was from the US, the only one that came. Got some stories for sure 🤣🤣🤣

@daninspain744 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! So great to see and hear Randy in his younger years. I miss him and think of him often. All the laughs, great times and good playing at the Holiday House, Syria Mosque, Civic Arena (all in Pittsburgh). He was a unique spirit and a special talent.

@diegowilliams1608 Жыл бұрын

Every trombone player can do exactly that they just need to put a t shirt on

@bkf8166 Жыл бұрын

Randy Purcell - Amazing player. Saw him with the band a couple of times.

@kevinbond1889 Жыл бұрын

I can’t even play a low c like that. He invented 11th position🤔 And the upper register is beast too. Crazy.

@marije179 Жыл бұрын

Great work! Also that trumpet player doesnt get enough credit in these comments lol he's a beast

@stephenbeck7222 Жыл бұрын

“That trumpet player” is one of the most famous trumpet players in history. I think he’ll be okay (RIP).

@eastonfuller9857 Жыл бұрын

That trumpet player 😂 Maynard frickin Ferguson

@wwooaahh 16 күн бұрын

I like how I first looked to see what brand tenor trombone it was and not try to actually watch the sheet music

@Warrigt Жыл бұрын

Conducted by Burt Reynolds himself! Oh, Burt's on trumpet.

@militantnormal428 9 ай бұрын

RIP Randy! You and your talent are missed my friend!

@upsidedownpyramid7617 Жыл бұрын

I like how there are enough trombone players here to be truly impressed by specific things in this solo that wouldn't really stand out to those who don't play it. The false toned low notes and the screaming upper register are two of the toughest things to master on trombone. Notice I said master, a trombonist with a few years can reach up into the stratosphere, but playing flexibly with a listenable tone is something very few can do, same with the low stuff. As someone who primarily plays tenor trombone, dabbles in trumpet, and has performed a ton on baritone, bass trombone, and tuba, going back to my trombone allows me to really explore these untouched registers, but that comes from playing the instrument for 8 years now (19 year old working on a minor in music) and getting proficient at others in different ranges as well. On a bass trombone with a true bass bone mouthpiece I have a consistent D1-F5 (Bb0 sometimes) and on tenor trombone its an F1-C6 (sometimes up to F6 if I really push) I mentioned the mouthpiece because I am currently playing with my university jazz band on a bass bone with a standard large bore, so I sadly just don't have the room to project in the pedal register and I don't have the money to go buy an expensive bass mouthpiece. The trills in between the upper registers, the consistent tonguing and incredible tone, and above all else (if this is improvised) the incredible note choice making use of those lovely latin/bebop accidentals, changing up the sevens and fives, those stand out more than the super quick arpeggios. For those who don't play the horn, really and truly a trombone physically can't play quite as accurate and quick as say a saxophone, or even a trumpet, but since every note really is just an approximation, you can easily bluff your way through crazy fast lines in solos. That's not to say his quick runs weren't accurate, because the tuning was phenomenal, the intention isn't to downplay any of what he did. Through my journey learning to solo and improvise I have played some solos I am quite proud of, even back in highschool, where I utilized the power of precise tonguing and enticing rhythm to overshadow the weaknesses that a trombone has. I often don't try to play as fast or complex in the changes as the saxes or trumpets might, but I can and do sometimes, because precision from the embouchure become far more important than a clunky slide. He also utilized a classic technique of using the "grain" of the harmonic series on those quick parts, slide goes out as he ascends and in as he descends, that way he can hit the notes accurately in their alternate positions.

@chinomghi Жыл бұрын

tldr?

@upsidedownpyramid7617 Жыл бұрын

@@chinomghi TLDR: The high notes are cool, but attainable for any experienced player, the flexibility, speed, and precision are ridiculous though

@chinomghi Жыл бұрын

@@upsidedownpyramid7617 thank you, good man, have a nice one

@kevinhornbuckle Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this little essay. I really helps a guy to conceptualize what is going on and what needs to happen.

@pdbass Жыл бұрын

THE CAPTAIN! Miss you, Randy.

@thatelectropig8678 Жыл бұрын

Man goes almost off the chart in both directions, that is some of the best trombone playing I’ve ever seen

@UgoNwakanma Жыл бұрын

DANGGGG HE ENDED OFF WITH A FALSE TONE C!!! ABSOLUTE GIGA CHAD

@noelrodrigues6056 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, George, for all your amazing videos and transcripts!

@josephbarbera9220 Жыл бұрын

A gorgeous tone to the trombone.

@facemcshooty6602 Жыл бұрын

It's incredible the ammount of trombone players that look exactly like this guy

@kramer9172 7 ай бұрын

I cannot even fathom how someone can be this good

@joeb7325 Жыл бұрын

Trombone Champ may have been based off this guy even though both creators probably never seen this guy play before

@thebassist122 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!

@tomsmith4576 Жыл бұрын

bro just did a trill on a trombone 🤯🤯🤯

@sanderschat Жыл бұрын

Ohh yes! Randy Purcell Thanks for this gift!

@MikeRen313 6 ай бұрын

This solo break my heart in other way

@justinh6651 7 ай бұрын

The use of the phrygian dominant scale is crazy. It doesn’t even feel like the typical “arabic” or desert them it’s mostly used for. But it feels awesome and soulful, and then his runs in the end definitely make it sound like that typical feeling but still is just clean and crazy good

@wrath5332 Жыл бұрын

RIP an absolute legend.

@noahhastings6145 Жыл бұрын

For anyone wondering, it's the audio that's in 720p

@cjgaddy 2 ай бұрын

Just Totally GORGEOUS.

@bigrobeyouknow6089 Жыл бұрын

I was like 9th chair trombone when I was in middle school but I haven’t stumbled upon anything this dope in so many years wow

@AlejandroCaicedoPUJ Жыл бұрын

Tha bass player tho. Such elegance I wonder who he is

@alexsanders4055 6 ай бұрын

Maynard is Twaining hard. Great video, great solos, great tune!

@jordanabila8537 Жыл бұрын

Id never thought this video would be found again… thank you Collier

@AustralianAviator 2 ай бұрын

Wow that trombonist was good, I hope to be that good skmeday

@willcordell2300 Жыл бұрын

if you guys want to listen the purest trombone tone ever, go listen to bill watrous, trust

@kyle-silver Жыл бұрын

Woooo Maynard content 🎉

@dabeed8865 Жыл бұрын

this gave me chills

@dennykurzawski3690 6 ай бұрын

I worked with Randy many times...he was a great player ....he never added anything to his horn or mouthpiece......He was just a great player.

@user-qv6vq9rv7o 6 ай бұрын

Восхитительно , звук , техника и главное , есть , что слушать , просто Браво !!!

@chandana___ Жыл бұрын

Why did my heart feel so much at 0:39....love this.❤

@dannyg1392 Жыл бұрын

these videos are great but might I suggest that you display the performers name, the band's name, and the year of performance at the start of every video? I know we can figure it out from looking at the linked original video, but I think it might be a nice way to credit the artists

@RobYou4NoReason Жыл бұрын

Whenever intrusive thoughts are coming back to haunt me, i always come here for a boost

@gibsonsimpson Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@johnhoey8109 9 ай бұрын

somebody asked who the bass player is, it is Gordon Johnson. Peter Erskine on drums and Biff Hannon on keys, the three of them worked as one unit on everything they played!

@SuperKeswick 5 ай бұрын

Great post Randy plays his butt off and the boss isn’t bad either lol

@damoniewatt4086 4 ай бұрын

Incredible

@tpledger100 8 ай бұрын

The Incomparable Maynard Ferguson!

@covajo9 3 ай бұрын

He's the uber secret final boss

@DonovanPresents Жыл бұрын

I love how the Trumpet player was trying not to be shown up from that trombone lol

@toddlipira8726 Жыл бұрын

Maynard was not worrying about that. 😆

@mjd4174 Жыл бұрын

You are so far off base with that comment, it is stunningly ignorant.

@RanHam Жыл бұрын

You should have done MacArthur Park. Randy Purcell solo, followed by Lynn Nicholson bridge solo.

@cyoub5723 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat Maynard and his band!

@Teslamigo Жыл бұрын

Ranks very high on technically impressive.

@disneymatt01 Жыл бұрын

Maynard and Randy. Met Maynard in 1987. His band played at my high school.

@marilildotrombone8416 Жыл бұрын

A pra levantar e aplaudir de pé!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@silversonic8392 3 ай бұрын

King Trombone of course 😁👍

@RayMusic88 Жыл бұрын

Trombone player: so clean technically you can eat off it and great tone. Trumpet: lemme show you how high I can squeak

@gertnood Жыл бұрын

Sigh yet A another "ooh I hate squeaky Maynard" troll. If you had anything but shit for ears, and especially if you were actually in front of that trumpet you would realize that was anything but squeaking. If the dbl A at 2:32 is a squeak, that's one of the fattest and loudest "squeaked" A's you'll ever hear from any trumpet player. So if you want to hate Maynard and not sound like a retard while you're at it, you might want to learn a new word, one that could possibly apply to his playing. Trombone: thanks Trumpet for giving me the opportunity to play with you in your incredible band, it's the experience of a lifetime and a shining gold star on my resume.

@trumpetman2352 Жыл бұрын

scream*

@IsaiahSMC Жыл бұрын

Maynard really has some of the best musicians comin out of his band

@jacksonpalmer8955 Жыл бұрын

Geeeeeeez. Holy crap, y’all that boy can play the dang trombone

@jordanabila8537 Жыл бұрын

Finally, it has been written

@alexandermarichal2312 Жыл бұрын

Everyone talking about the C at the end but nobody talks about him SINGING those Eb’s

@NeilABliss Жыл бұрын

Yup the Eb's are a lot harder than the false C2. Both impressive but the Eb is one of the hardest notes to play on the horn. D no problem, F, G even super Bb are way more consistent.

@alexandermarichal2312 Жыл бұрын

@@NeilABliss really man Eb never slots in right same for E natural

@user-gs7du7mm2e Жыл бұрын

Виртуозы высочайшего уровня! Будет ли в истории нечто похожее...

@kartikpathak7385 Жыл бұрын

Oof that was good

@AskWlat 11 ай бұрын

RIP Randy Purcell

@surya5077 Жыл бұрын

this solo tells a story

@eastonfuller9857 11 ай бұрын

1:19 that high note gives me shivers Edit: counted the ledger lines and it’s an A lolll

@keithlonglois6274 8 ай бұрын

and many babies were made

@tmmtz787 2 ай бұрын

My guy played a low c no trigger he’s him

@markmurphy2649 9 ай бұрын

Trumpet and trombone solo

@BANZ-zn9kg Жыл бұрын

I need more...

@gregski2514 Жыл бұрын

🔥 🔥 🔥

@KevbSka 9 ай бұрын

Wow

@LemonTheWise347 Жыл бұрын

Feelings? Look mate, you know who's got a lot of feelings? Blokes who bludgeon their wife to death with a golf trophy. Professionals have standards.

@GALACTICREZZ 6 ай бұрын

i aspire to play like him

@ralphbowles5993 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@KHolt22 Жыл бұрын

I dunno if you take fan suggestions, but Buck's Polka, by Buck Owens would be fun one!

@vwars23 Жыл бұрын

First and wow two vids in a minute

@chrisman3965 Жыл бұрын

Chops galore!

@w1bey Жыл бұрын

Randy Purcell RIP

@Dana_Danarosana Жыл бұрын

❤️❗

@Sittin. Жыл бұрын

ok nice :)

@jeffersontavares2405 Жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@frazzbo64 Жыл бұрын

Never knew Swiss Toni could play the trumpet

@Kebabrulle4869 Жыл бұрын

1:54 How is this even possible on a trombone

@sachabg7310 5 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if the complete sheet music for this chart is avalaible somewhere ?

@mightygladiator3262 Жыл бұрын

My lips hurt watching this video

@w1bey Жыл бұрын

2:35 the cutscene has started

@FoxTashikata Жыл бұрын

This is straight out of a 007 film

@nroothegoat Жыл бұрын

wow