Hi im a beginner trombone and ive been practicing lower notes and high notes on a tenor tbone, does having a Fat lips would be difficult to master or to reach high notes? I mean i can play high notes but the problem is my tone is changing like i couldnt make a single whole note in high F

reminds me of wycliffe

So hip man

The amount of practise we put in to play , can start as just messing about getting ideas learning from what influences us . Love your playing Nick

That’s a great interview. Both men are enthusiastic and have really positive energy when talking. I really enjoyed it.

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Hi Nick, Do you play these suites on a big horn or always on your (is it a 2B?. I'm usually practicing everything on a large horn. What do you advise?

When I tongue notes it sounds like I’m trying to get mucus out the front of my throat and I don’t know why. I’m placing my tongue in the area people mostly refer to (where the teeth meets the gums) but I don’t know what is causing this noise. Do you have any advice?

Wonderful! J.J. was and is a huge influence on my playing and my own approach to melody and melodic improvisation. He was a true musical intellectual. He was way underapreciated in the jazz world and still is today. Thanks for your dedication to the genius of J.J.!

Thanks for bringing the knowledge and the sounds Nick, fascinating!

Hello, Nick!

This inspired me to practice because I never do but it's too late at night. Keep up the good work dude

Love your stuff Nick!

I will definitely be reading it. My biggest struggle has been how and what to practice. Newport has always had great ideas. I didn’t realize he was a computer science professor. Thanks for the recommendation, Nick.

Wow bro! Tremendo! Saludos desde Argentina👏

I heard about this book on a podcast. I’ll need to check it out!

I think you are doing a marvelous job with your teaching ect , keep up the good . Sometimes I forget about resting properly eg. play for 5 mins have 5 off

Thanks for another interesting and unexpected idea Nick. Never heard of Cal Newport (OK, so slap me), but definitely checking out that title. The International Trombone Festival is beyond my reach, but I know there is great work going on there - hope some of it ends up online or available via live streaming. Your JJJ celebration is important and eye-opening, a fabulous contribution to the worldwide trombone community and to anyone who appreciates great musicians.

So fine !

Heard you online 5/9/24 at Smalls...very cool, nice pianist...Hope your doing well--Dan how was your gig at Sam first??

Among non jazz musicien he may be.

Nick, you are a "monster" teacher! Wow, I can't imagine about exercise! Thank so mutch!

Great tone quality🤯

Smokin, very nice

Sounds great!! Wow-- wonderful!

Just watched this on the train in Osaka, and as you reached the 1 chord of the blues, the "doors closing" chime rang out perfectly on beat 2, a lovely F major triad

My favorite insight here is JJ’s citing (or: confirming!) Lester as his first indelible influence regarding the linear way of playing, around 9:00-11:00. So much of modern trombone playing seems (in my opinion) to forget that for JJ to get where he did, he reached almost wholly beyond his own instrument. (He does also mention Vic Dickenson as one influence.) Also: “I have a microphone set up at home where I can tape, listen back, and be critical or analytical” and “practice practice practice practice” regarding clarity. “Try to acquire good practice habits.” Also around 36:40-41:00 where he discusses his career changes. And his citing of “A Touch of Satin” as his favorite of his own recordings.

A very good point which resonates both in music and in a lot of contemporary life. The availability of (seemingly) any music or information online causes us to skate on the surface of many subjects rather than digging deeper into fewer subjects.

Dang Nick! I wanted to hear the rest of the song! You were killing it! JJ would be proud!

Thanks for sharing that conversation with us all! I once shared an elevator ride with Rufus at the Jamey Aebersold camp. Funny guy and unbelievable bassist!

Man this feels so good and when I do it consistently, I feel improvements on the second day. Thanks for being you!!!

Wow! The best!🎉🎉

This is awesome, Nick! Such fantastic advice and something that has taken me a long time to learn. Thanks for putting it so succinctly. And so true about having everything at our fingertips now which can make it overwhelming. Pick something and (deep) dive into it!

Rufus Reid and so many talented jazz musicians, working with Jamie Abersold created a treasure chest of music for all of us. God bless.

I met Rufus way back in 2000. Nicest guy and amazing bassist.

Good fun! When I figure out how to share here Iwill!

Very good back story! Thanks

Very nice interview about J.

Very helpful. Do you have sheet music for all of this?

He starts with a Bb major 7th arpeggio, 71357. In bar 2 I hear a Bb instead of a C as well. Thanks for posting! Never heard this one :)

Interesting they sent an 11c with that horn. What mouthpiece were YOU using with it?

Wow, so clean and expressive. Glorious timbre, lovely intonation, crisp articulation. Bravo! JJ did this kind of tribute for Charlie Parker sixty years ago ('In Memoriam'), it's beautiful that you guys are now doing one for him. JJ lives!

Wow, that Mic does not do Ido justice, you really need to hear his tone in person

Thanks for that tonguing tip you gave last time Nick - playing just the throat syllable for a minute. It helps sharpen up articulation. I've incorporated it with your exercise using chord note pattern 1-3-5-3 going around the circle of fifths - first going Koo-Koo, Koo-Koo, then double-tonguing, then double tonguing backwards just for fun (5-3-1-3) then triple tonguing. I like the fact it uses all keys, major chords and positions, and challenges slide accuracy, breath control and tongue stamina. Feels like a proper 'bone workout! 😄

Wow, I can already be impressed with my progress by enjoying your classes. Thank you very much, Mr. Nick!

I'd love to hear your opinion on this, thanks! So, according to my musical theory knowledge a "C7sus" would be an incomplete name for a chord; this is because I'd be missing either the 2nd or 4th in the name, for example: C7sus2 or C7sus4. Nonetheless, I may be wrong because this makes me think that if I just see "sus" it's pointing to the 4th. Hence, I'd agree: "C7sus" has the notes C, F, G & Bb. What's your take on this? I'm having my doubts but I may be wrong. Cheers!