I had the great honor of being 1 of Carl's trombone students while attending college. Carl used to fly me to Las Vegas for the summer in order to be able to hang with him. He took me everywhere. I sat next to him in the pit during his show gigs, recording sessions and the all night jam sessions at the union hall on weeknights. He gave me one of his Bach trombones and his signature model Jet Tone mouthpiece. The mouthpiece was way too small and shallow for me, but I do play his trombone on some of my jazz gigs. Oh, and the 4 summers I spent with Carl were from 1979-1983. Those were and still are the best 4 summers of my life...PERIOD!!!
He is my idol for trombone i play the trombone as well and I share the same name as Carl fortana and I love every word you sayid there and Im vary imprest that he let you do all that stuff and now you use his trombone my god your are lucky
4 summers with Carl Fontana huh? I’m jealouss, hehe no thanks for sharing that’s so cool to here I would honestly love to see a movie on Carl and his jazzzness
Kevin Baker There are a few young trombonists who have mastered the "doodle-tongue" that Carl used, but these guys don't swing like Carl. They just play fast tempo notes just for the sake of playing fast. There's zero music or creativity in what they're playing!
There are darn good players out there today, but Carl was very musical with his skills. One thing I always believe with Jazz - it has to make some sense to the listener. There needs to be an internal logic and Carl had that in spades. The other thing I love when you can see him play is his slide action. Of course, he was a big man, but his slide work is so elegant and effortless. He never looks like he is pumping with his arm. The wrist and fingers are following the slide which is propelling itself.
Yes ! WOW ! something ,,,else ! ,,,,, Yes ! like too much ! Carl Fontana the greatest jazz trombonist ,,,,,, Yes ! He was the greatest,,,,, in my book, unbelievable,,,, Yes ! Claude Blouin from Montreal,,,,, Que. Canada
I also posted No Greater Love, Oleo, I Love You, Come Rain or Shine, Getting Sentimental, It Had To Be You, Stella and Easy To Love from this session on this same playlist. I don't think it has been released on CD. Enjoy!
Did you listen to the entire recording? Yes, Carl Fontana had an airy tone and wasn't a power player, BUT he also had an incredible speed and range. Look him up. He played with Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, and Stan Kenton.
I had the great honor of being 1 of Carl's trombone students while attending college. Carl used to fly me to Las Vegas for the summer in order to be able to hang with him. He took me everywhere. I sat next to him in the pit during his show gigs, recording sessions and the all night jam sessions at the union hall on weeknights. He gave me one of his Bach trombones and his signature model Jet Tone mouthpiece. The mouthpiece was way too small and shallow for me, but I do play his trombone on some of my jazz gigs. Oh, and the 4 summers I spent with Carl were from 1979-1983. Those were and still are the best 4 summers of my life...PERIOD!!!
He is my idol for trombone i play the trombone as well and I share the same name as Carl fortana and I love every word you sayid there and Im vary imprest that he let you do all that stuff and now you use his trombone my god your are lucky
I am so jealous!! Did you do a lot of playing together during that time?
What bach did he give you? The model 12?
What did he say about the doodle tonguing ?? And other syllables for fast playing?
4 summers with Carl Fontana huh? I’m jealouss, hehe no thanks for sharing that’s so cool to here I would honestly love to see a movie on Carl and his jazzzness
Imagine playing along with Carl and Frank Rosolino. The absolute thrill of a trombonist’s
life. I miss them.
Bobby Knight
magical
OMG how good was Fontana!!!
Kevin Baker There are a few young trombonists who have mastered the "doodle-tongue" that Carl used, but these guys don't swing like Carl. They just play fast tempo notes just for the sake of playing fast. There's zero music or creativity in what they're playing!
There are darn good players out there today, but Carl was very musical with his skills. One thing I always believe with Jazz - it has to make some sense to the listener. There needs to be an internal logic and Carl had that in spades.
The other thing I love when you can see him play is his slide action. Of course, he was a big man, but his slide work is so elegant and effortless. He never looks like he is pumping with his arm. The wrist and fingers are following the slide which is propelling itself.
Fortunate to have heard him at Carmello’s in LA in early 80s. Place was half empty but Carl blew the roof off as usual. We miss you, Carl!
God, Carl really is number 1.
Yes ! WOW ! something ,,,else ! ,,,,, Yes ! like too much ! Carl Fontana the greatest jazz trombonist ,,,,,, Yes ! He was the greatest,,,,, in my book, unbelievable,,,, Yes !
Claude Blouin from Montreal,,,,, Que. Canada
What the fuck
What a great arrangement of autumn leaves
Carl Fontana was the best, and remains the best: nobody plays like Carl! We miss him!
Thank you, Mr. Fontana.
First I was a Watrous fan, then Rosolino but true enlightenment occurred Fontana side.
One of the greats, fantastic performance!
I also posted No Greater Love, Oleo, I Love You, Come Rain or Shine, Getting Sentimental, It Had To Be You, Stella and Easy To Love from this session on this same playlist. I don't think it has been released on CD. Enjoy!
wow......great playing Carl!!
The Greatest!!!
amazing
Immenso
Say Heah, Now that's some fine tuttin.,,.
😀🌱🥀💚
What a drummer, he's great, who is he?
@Costello Munteanu
Love Jake Hanna.
what trombone did Carl play in the 80's? was it always Bach? with and 11c mouthpiece?
Where is the transcription?
Is there a transcription of this solo somewhere. Free or for sale?
Wonder who the drummer is?
JJ Johnson eat your heart out.
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Hi, it is from a CD or?
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a very poor and weak sound.
A very poor and weak set of ears
Reply to Farley:
He played for Kenton, you fool.
He could have laid waste to the Walls of Jericho, had he wanted to.
That's like saying a poor and weak little Porsche Carrerra. Just doesn't compute.
Did you listen to the entire recording? Yes, Carl Fontana had an airy tone and wasn't a power player, BUT he also had an incredible speed and range. Look him up. He played with Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, and Stan Kenton.
Carl had an amazing sound. I've never heard anything less than gorgeous come out of his horn.