Al Hirt was a well-schooled trumpet player after taking lessons with Frank Simon at the Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. Simon was the soloist with the John Philip Sousa band. Simon was a wonderful teacher and you can hear the result in Mr. Hirt's playing. The notes 'pop' out of the horn, he has a brilliant sound and is able to play low to high with strength. That only happens if you have studied with a great teacher and PRACTICED. Lots of practice. Daily. Every day.
Al Hirt: New Orleans jazz down to the bone! I always enjoy his RCA LPs which I often find in thrift stores...They play SO nicely! Thank you for this upload.
The Round Mound of Sound cutting the rug! I've been a huge fan of Big Al's since the early 60's but this is the first time I've ever seen him hoof it! You didn't want to be near him if he fell down. Ha!
Al Hirt what an interesting guy. You can tell he loved his career and life. I love listening to his music. My favorite is the Green Hornet Theme Song, and Cotton Candy.
I got to hear Al Hirt a few times at the end of his career on Bourbon Street. The booze had beaten him by then and everyone in New Orleans knew it. But when he was sober and "on it" that cat could blow the roof off the joint.
One doesn't even have to see him playing to hear how much fun he's having and that he's a very outgoing and sharing-the-joy type musician/person...I haven't listened to him for decades and just today have started to again, very glad for it!
He was the total package. That is why he became a star. Lots of good musicians never become stars with recording contracts and big fan bases. It takes an entertainer as well.
There's still a few of us old timers down here in what's left of New Orleans that still remember seeing Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Murphy Campo, Sam Butera, and the others. Those guys were wild, but man could they play. It seemed like no matter how drunk they were they could still light it up musically. They just didn't miss.
Man! That big cat can really blow a great Big Wind! ........Beatnik lingo circa 1960. I should know, I am a Baby Boomer who grew up in NYC during the Mad Men era! 😊
@@YAMISOOLD2009 Me, three! But, honestly, everybody got way closer to sounding like Herb than Al -- even with the exact-transcription sheet music of Al's recordings...they were impossible to play!
@@BlueScreenofDumb Al had such incredible force and an absolute mastery of his instrument. No wonder he's not very imitatable. A bit like Eddie Van Halen on guitar. A complete natural. Others get close but they really really have to work at it. Al was conservatory trained which gave him "credentials" but his talent a were quite natural.
you know that is not such a bad analogy. Both men loved their instrument and had fun with it by inserting lots of extra notes and sounds. Never played something straight and ordinary if they didn't have to!
1:26 - 1:30 30 notes in 4 sec. Man, Jumbo could really blow. And let's not forget the other members of the band: Frank Hudec, George Prejean, Jerry Hirt, Jim Black, Lowell Miller, Paul Ferrara, Pee Wee Spitelera, Ronnie Dupont
What a stupid thing to say. Dixieland was his music of choice and what he is most associated with. However it could be said of him that he played much flashier than some.
@@YAMISOOLD2009 That was not considered flashy on 1960's Bourbon Street. It was considered regular Bourbon Street music. I know you're not from New Orleans.
@@sherirobinson5112 He was actually a fine man. One of the first owners of the New Orleans Saints. He could play Dixieland, but did not want to be confined to it.
That's amazing that he can play with one hand!
Al Hirt was a well-schooled trumpet player after taking lessons with Frank Simon at the Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. Simon was the soloist with the John Philip Sousa band. Simon was a wonderful teacher and you can hear the result in Mr. Hirt's playing. The notes 'pop' out of the horn, he has a brilliant sound and is able to play low to high with strength. That only happens if you have studied with a great teacher and PRACTICED. Lots of practice. Daily. Every day.
Controlled chaos. I love Big Al.
Al Hirt: New Orleans jazz down to the bone! I always enjoy his RCA LPs which I often find in thrift stores...They play SO nicely! Thank you for this upload.
My gf just got 3 of his vinyls for $1 apiece.
Thrifting at its finest 🎺
A great talent! The dancing just adds to his personality!!😮
un trompette virtuose et caméléon pouvait tout jouer !du carnaval de Venise au frelon vert !merci du partage
Al Hirt fue uno de los grandes trompetistas de todos los tiempos. Su música es tan buena, que todavía da gusto escucharla.
The Round Mound of Sound cutting the rug! I've been a huge fan of Big Al's since the early 60's but this is the first time I've ever seen him hoof it! You didn't want to be near him if he fell down. Ha!
Al Hirt what an interesting guy. You can tell he loved his career and life. I love listening to his music. My favorite is the Green Hornet Theme Song, and Cotton Candy.
I love him as welll, for me, "Caravan!"
Nobody played the "Green Hornet" better! On Point
I got to hear Al Hirt a few times at the end of his career on Bourbon Street. The booze had beaten him by then and everyone in New Orleans knew it. But when he was sober and "on it" that cat could blow the roof off the joint.
Horn playin’ talent!
Yes another foot stomper!! 🤸💃🎩🆒😎
The dancing was unexpected and their size difference is hilarious. Great musicians obviously, but he's clearly an entertainer too!
One doesn't even have to see him playing to hear how much fun he's having and that he's a very outgoing and sharing-the-joy type musician/person...I haven't listened to him for decades and just today have started to again, very glad for it!
He was the total package. That is why he became a star. Lots of good musicians never become stars with recording contracts and big fan bases. It takes an entertainer as well.
There's still a few of us old timers down here in what's left of New Orleans that still remember seeing Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Murphy Campo, Sam Butera, and the others. Those guys were wild, but man could they play. It seemed like no matter how drunk they were they could still light it up musically. They just didn't miss.
This is just great stuff!
Quite the talent blowing that horn!
Such a great and entertaining performance ❤😂🎉 thanks for the post!
Al was a big ole Boy!! Goodness…. He sure could play!!
Play cat play! This man had soul rythm!!!
Go big man! Go big man! 🙂
Today Commemorates Al Hirt's 100th Birthday
Observe GREATNESS !
GOD BLESS BIG AL !
JFC, what a showman!
I think I just lost 5 pounds dancing to this gem💎
Man! That big cat can really blow a great Big Wind! ........Beatnik lingo circa 1960. I should know, I am a Baby Boomer who grew up in NYC during the Mad Men era! 😊
Am still a fan of Al Hirt. Played trumpet in high school and wanted to sound like him and Herb Albert
Me too. They were and are two great trumpet players!
@@YAMISOOLD2009 Me, three! But, honestly, everybody got way closer to sounding like Herb than Al -- even with the exact-transcription sheet music of Al's recordings...they were impossible to play!
@@BlueScreenofDumb Al had such incredible force and an absolute mastery of his instrument. No wonder he's not very imitatable. A bit like Eddie Van Halen on guitar. A complete natural. Others get close but they really really have to work at it. Al was conservatory trained which gave him "credentials" but his talent a were quite natural.
my fav al hurt, is the theme for the green hornet. guy had chops.
FANTASTICO ❤
He's the King!
Amo esse progama
Big Man Al Hirt could cut himself a slice of rug with his feet.
Oh, that poor rug!
Dobrí
👍👍👍🌟
I never realized that Joe Pesci played clarinet for Al Hirt's band.
If Eddie Van Halen played the trumpet.
you know that is not such a bad analogy. Both men loved their instrument and had fun with it by inserting lots of extra notes and sounds. Never played something straight and ordinary if they didn't have to!
The diminutive clarinet player is Pee Wee Spitelera. If ever a cat deserved that moniker it was him. Pee Wee and Jumbo!
1:26 - 1:30 30 notes in 4 sec. Man, Jumbo could really blow.
And let's not forget the other members of the band: Frank Hudec, George Prejean, Jerry Hirt, Jim Black, Lowell Miller, Paul Ferrara, Pee Wee Spitelera, Ronnie Dupont
my biggest flex is im related to this guy😋
Great music, and great clip from The Ed Sullivan Show. 👍
Does anyone know who the other two guys are?
Ale HIRT ZNAKOMITY
Anyone know what kind of horn Al Hirt is using in this?
another perfect midnight zoomer
Did ANYONE stand over their band members the way Al did?
CIRCUS JAZZ!
You shoulda heard him play at his club on Bourbon Street when he was sober. Wow!
I thought it was going to be the song from just dance 2012
Hirt had technique all over the place, but I don't recall that he had much of a feel for Dixieland or traditional jazz
What a stupid thing to say. Dixieland was his music of choice and what he is most associated with. However it could be said of him that he played much flashier than some.
@@YAMISOOLD2009 That was not considered flashy on 1960's Bourbon Street. It was considered regular Bourbon Street music. I know you're not from New Orleans.
Love the music
But, this guy gives me the creeps
Why’s that Sheri? looks? personality? I don’t know much about him!
@@scottmcwave9479 it's like Weinstein... great movie's but, gives me the creeps
@@sherirobinson5112 He was actually a fine man. One of the first owners of the New Orleans Saints. He could play Dixieland, but did not want to be confined to it.