Occasionally, I sit down and play along with some of my favorite records. I dub these ‘trumpet tributes’ and here is where they are posted.
Howdy trumpet-folks,
I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and making the most of a world with no gigs. With summer starting…tomorrow, I figure it’s about time to release BTB’s RoutineTracker for the Spring of 2020. Inside you’ll find all the usual stuff along with a couple of fun videos.
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Winter 2020
Hey trumpet-lovers,
With Spring right around the corner, here’s BTB’s latest RoutineTracker. Inside you’ll find what’s been up, along with plenty of food-for-thought in the practice room. As with many of BTB’s articles, this one is choc-full of stupid mistakes by yours truly.
The Dumbest Shit I Keep Doing …
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Last night after everyone had gone to bed, I was laying on the couch listening to jazz. After checking out the normal stuff I dig these days, I got a little bored and asked myself, “what do I really want to listen to?”
Two tunes instantly popped into my head, and the second of which I was able to find online using my phone, so I went with that.
It was Rob McConnell’s recording of “The Waltz I Blew for You,” from the 1980 album “Present Perfect.” Now, if you don’t know about this record, check it out. It’s awesome. This particular chart is fantastic with great solos by Eugene Amaro on flute, Sam Noto on trumpet, and of course, our man Arnie Chykoski is playing his *ss off on lead trumpet. I had this side on LP in college, and listened to it until it melted. Seriously. Those Texas summers are hot. …
Arnie Chycoski Lead Trumpet “The Waltz I Blew for You” (Video and Playing Analysis)Read More »