Klarinet Archive - Posting 000729.txt from 2004/01

From: Dan Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Things go for good to bad to great
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 10:57:34 -0500

I just watched the 25th anniversary show of Sunday Morning. When they
began 25 years ago I was always fascinated by the opening trumpet solo
that introduced the show. They have had some great players execute that
difficult but brief passage for unaccompanied trumpet. But then, about 2
years ago they got Doc Severensen (sp.??) whose ugly and metallic sound
so frustrated me. His execution was always on the brink of collapsing.
Better he should stick with Tijuana Jazz.

Today they announced that future performances will be taken from a
studio recording of the work done by Wynton Marsallis, and they played
his rendition. Not only is it brilliant, but he even has the chutzpah
to add the most marvellous ornaments to a very well ornamented piece!!
He is so splendid.

I'm glad Doc whateverhisnameis has been put aside for a far superior
performer. It was a mistake to have him in the first place.

--
Dan Leeson
leeson0@-----.net

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