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Re: The (almost) insurmountable lick

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2017-01-07 07:35

Robert - Not that I recall. Benny was surely good at it. A few players from New Orleans were able to handle it, but no one really famous.

I'm wondering if Eddie Daniels might be up for the challenge. Hope he reads this and performs it! He did one heck of a job with the Copland Concerto. Aaron would have been VERY happy! I think it's my favorite recording of this piece, even if he takes a lot of liberties. It's a blast to hear! Heck, that is jazz! It's interesting too that Eddie plays with a 1.03 tip opening, so unusual for jazz players. I guess it show us all that finding the right setup is the key to nice performing. Jazz players and single lip players wanting that huge sound really don't need 1.20 tip openings. 1.03 is what double lip players commonly use. Eddie was using a more open mouthpiece, but felt he was biting and didn't have to. Our mouths are all so different.

Shifrin's recording was just amazing with Rhapsody in Blue. Waiting and waiting for him to hit the final C! It took forever! And then finally! There it was! Done perfectly! You couldn't wait for him to hit that note! What excitement! As said before, I'm sure it is available on youtube. I didn't think it could be performed that slowly with such awaited anticipation. WOW! He did it!

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