Charlie may be the greatest American trombone player (bass or tenor) of the second half of the 20th Century, or since. I took some lessons with him around the time that he was preparing for the NY Phil principal trombone audition in 1985. He was practicing Rhenish UP a perfect fourth and fifth on a Bach 42 with a Denis Wick 4AL, and it was clearer, smoother and easier than most people could play it at pitch on alto. The clincher for me is that he makes a beautiful, resonant, singing sound, no matter what he plays, alto, tenor or bass- it’s all as if the greatest singer you ever heard picked a trombone and decided to play it, instead of sing it.
My wind ensemble at DePaul University recorded this with Charlie in 1995. You should probably contact Charlie directly through the Chicago Symphony. I believe he may have some additional copies. (You might try to find a photo of a band rather than an orchestra.) We also did a recording for Albany Records entitled "Friends in Low Places" (2002) with Charlie and Floyd Cooley.
Vernon, of course, sounds unquestionably great, the monster player he is. However, interpretively, I find him rather square without a real sense of humor in this particular performance. I much prefer Denson Paul Pollard's far more whimsical interpretation (including some hilarious quotations), without denying the masterful playing here. There is also a live performance of Vernon floating around on YT which finds him more lighthearted.
Charlie may be the greatest American trombone player (bass or tenor) of the second half of the 20th Century, or since. I took some lessons with him around the time that he was preparing for the NY Phil principal trombone audition in 1985. He was practicing Rhenish UP a perfect fourth and fifth on a Bach 42 with a Denis Wick 4AL, and it was clearer, smoother and easier than most people could play it at pitch on alto. The clincher for me is that he makes a beautiful, resonant, singing sound, no matter what he plays, alto, tenor or bass- it’s all as if the greatest singer you ever heard picked a trombone and decided to play it, instead of sing it.
2:26 Probably the loveliest part of technically challenging music I've ever heard. The way he arpeggiates up to his high range is beautiful.
When you can play high and low like this, it makes you wonder if a tenor trombone is even necessary
The bass trombone can play all the tenor notes; and it has a better sound!
His sound is amazing!
Love Charlie Vernon!! Was tutored by one of his students back in the day
velvet sound . Amazing
My wind ensemble at DePaul University recorded this with Charlie in 1995. You should probably contact Charlie directly through the Chicago Symphony. I believe he may have some additional copies. (You might try to find a photo of a band rather than an orchestra.) We also did a recording for Albany Records entitled "Friends in Low Places" (2002) with Charlie and Floyd Cooley.
Awesome
The Tchaikovsky 4 reference! Lol, forgot that was there!
Vernon, of course, sounds unquestionably great, the monster player he is. However, interpretively, I find him rather square without a real sense of humor in this particular performance. I much prefer Denson Paul Pollard's far more whimsical interpretation (including some hilarious quotations), without denying the masterful playing here. There is also a live performance of Vernon floating around on YT which finds him more lighthearted.
Love Vernon!!!!!!!!!!!!
This album used to be for sale on his website
I take it that this is the Bass Trombone equivalent to Blue Bells of Scotland?
yes. i found this out a couple months ago
No, it’s much more challenging. The intervals in this are anywhere from 1-4 octaves
@@krishpatel7688 At least it's mostly in the middle range frequently.
Gotta love how Popeye leads you to some legendary pieces~
The Hafner arrangement is an orchestration of the variations by Steve Frank. Please give credit as due.
Barnacle Bill has some of the greatest dirtiest lyrics for any song ever. !!!!!!
Impressive is as impressive does…..