I bought the "Honey in the Horn" album in 1963 or 64 when it came out on which this beautiful ballad was recorded. It also featured Al Hirt's own composition, "Java," which became immensely popular, even playing on the Rock-n-Roll radio stations at the time. I was a young beginning trumpet player myself and listened to this album over and over as I did the many other albums RCA issued by this truly great trumpet player. Moreover, I had the great pleasure of meeting Al in person in New Orleans when I was there for an engineering conference in 1993. It was most fortuitous that he was in town and playing at his own venue "Al's Place" during the time I was there. I made a reservation for the show and had the foresight to purchase an LP at one of the local record stores that sold used records to take with me in hope of getting an autograph. I found a used "Cotton Candy" album in very good condition which has Al standing holding his horn upright with a spray of cotton candy (air brushed) coming out of the bell. It had a light colored background which I wanted so that if I had the chance to meet him it would make for a good autograph. Well, I was indeed fortunate that evening. After the show, Al went to a side room and greeted members of the audience and signed autographs and sold CDs. I waited at the very end of the line so that I might be able to converse with him more than others who merely shook hands and complimented him. It worked out perfectly. I told him that I listened to his albums until I had nearly worn the grooves through to the other side. And also said that he so inspired me as a young player and that I continued to play to that day after thirty years. He was such a humble and friendly man and we chatted for 25 or 30 minutes. Of course he autographed my album which I had custom framed and it hangs on my music room wall to this day. RIP, Al "He's the KING" Hirt.
My heart burns with envy!! Congratulations! That is a priceless heirloom you have there, although I imagine most of today's generation would not recognize the value.
Indeed, it is a treasure. It would have been passed down to my son, but he died at age 13, so it will go to a young friend who is himself an accomplished amateur trumpet player.
My Dad (a drummer) sure loved Al Hirt's playing. We lived in New Orleans for 2 years in the 60's. My Dad went down there with a couple pals & brought home one of those super tall glasses that the drink called "The Hurricane" came in.
Once again, he put so much into this fantastic performance. And I love the sound of the chorus. Mr. Hirt had a great smile too; he looked so cheerful at the end. 🙂
Never saw this clip before. Loved his work, grew up playing my horn along while listening to his records. This was on the first album of his that I got, must have played it a thousand times. There'll never be another one of his caliber.
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Even Al misses an F now and then. He immediately repeated it to show he could get it. He was a great player and a great guy .
In my opinion, the greatest trumpet player who ever lived bar none!
Imagine if Bunny Berigan Had Lived Into His 80s..
I bought the "Honey in the Horn" album in 1963 or 64 when it came out on which this beautiful ballad was recorded. It also featured Al Hirt's own composition, "Java," which became immensely popular, even playing on the Rock-n-Roll radio stations at the time.
I was a young beginning trumpet player myself and listened to this album over and over as I did the many other albums RCA issued by this truly great trumpet player.
Moreover, I had the great pleasure of meeting Al in person in New Orleans when I was there for an engineering conference in 1993. It was most fortuitous that he was in town and playing at his own venue "Al's Place" during the time I was there. I made a reservation for the show and had the foresight to purchase an LP at one of the local record stores that sold used records to take with me in hope of getting an autograph.
I found a used "Cotton Candy" album in very good condition which has Al standing holding his horn upright with a spray of cotton candy (air brushed) coming out of the bell. It had a light colored background which I wanted so that if I had the chance to meet him it would make for a good autograph.
Well, I was indeed fortunate that evening. After the show, Al went to a side room and greeted members of the audience and signed autographs and sold CDs. I waited at the very end of the line so that I might be able to converse with him more than others who merely shook hands and complimented him. It worked out perfectly. I told him that I listened to his albums until I had nearly worn the grooves through to the other side. And also said that he so inspired me as a young player and that I continued to play to that day after thirty years. He was such a humble and friendly man and we chatted for 25 or 30 minutes. Of course he autographed my album which I had custom framed and it hangs on my music room wall to this day. RIP, Al "He's the KING" Hirt.
My heart burns with envy!! Congratulations! That is a priceless heirloom you have there, although I imagine most of today's generation would not recognize the value.
Indeed, it is a treasure. It would have been passed down to my son, but he died at age 13, so it will go to a young friend who is himself an accomplished amateur trumpet player.
One of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time! Rest in peace, Al.
This is THE BEST audio and video of AL playing this song on the internet today! What a powerful player.
My Dad (a drummer) sure loved Al Hirt's playing. We lived in New Orleans for 2 years in the 60's. My Dad went down there with a couple pals & brought home one of those super tall glasses that the drink called "The Hurricane" came in.
Once again, he put so much into this fantastic performance. And I love the sound of the chorus.
Mr. Hirt had a great smile too; he looked so cheerful at the end. 🙂
Brilliant. Glad there was at least one performance in color. Love the sound and power of his horn!
Beautiful...yes it is😊
Yes! More of the big man! And in color. 🙂
So relaxing music.
Never saw this clip before. Loved his work, grew up playing my horn along while listening to his records. This was on the first album of his that I got, must have played it a thousand times. There'll never be another one of his caliber.
WOW !!!!
Very talented man. He did the theme to "The Green Hornet", and his fast staccato trumpet 🎺 was the perfect imitation of a flying hornet.
BUENÍSIMO !!!!!! TREMENDO TROMPETISTA !!!!
Fantastic job.
👏👏👏👏
Loving me Al!!
This was absolutely excellent! Thank you for sharing this. He could touch the heart with his music.
This is wonderfoul
I loved watching the Mike Douglas show. He had a beautiful voice and was a lovely man.
This is Al Hirt on The Ed Sullivan Show. It has nothing to do with Mike Douglas.
I CAN'T GET STARTED was on the soundtrack of the movie "CHINATOWN" by composer Jerry Goldsmith
He did the Super Bowl Halftime show in the very first Super Bowl
Truly the greatest
This is the first time I ever heard him miss a high note. The High F. But fantastic as usual.
I saw Al at Mardi Gras when I was a kid on a float...
Was it you that threw the brick?
Спасибо большое Вам всем удачи
El genial trompetista 🙌🙌🙌
PS - I meant he went to Al Hirt's nightclub on Bourbon Street.