@@TheChopsShop I have a quick story. I was visiting one of my buddies who's a bassist and was in his basement and noticed this large portrait on the wall hanging over a wheelchair. I asked who was he, his response my grandfather. He went on to tell me that he was FAM's marching band instructor, Leander Kirksey. Oh, I forgot to add that Sonny Stitt used to live in that house.
Super cool! That’s a hand hammered bell. Some of the early Olds horns had them, including trumpets. I bet it plays great, but I understand why you don’t want to take a chance of damaging any of the signatures. And I don’t know if their early trombones were highly thought of.
I’m trying to find a serial number on the horn but I don’t see one. I really want to play it but I’m not gonna do it. Vintage horns really do have a “thing” about them!
Terrific story and thanks for sharing. I often wonder what happens to historic horns. This one has those fantastic autographs but what happens to the actual horns played by the greats? They have a Bach vi of Glen Miller's at the Air Force Museum in Dayton and a friend of mine was gifted Chuck Connors' (Duke Ellington) old Reynolds bass trombone. I knew Chuck and heard his Holton went to the collector in the NE maybe never to be seen or heard again.
Some make it to museums some get thrown away. It really depends on what the players have setup before they pass away. Many families don’t realize the value in the horns and simply give them away.
The trombone alone without the signatures is a pretty cool and rare find. What a unique piece! Amazing!
Urbie Green would be a big one for me. Nice purchase!!! Love it!
Mel Wanzo, Basie’s lead bone player. I met him at an ITF. Great lead player.
Yes I’m pretty sure that’s who it is.
The 1st name that I saw was Frank Foster. Cool trombone.
You’re correct! The first big band I played with in NY was Frank Foster and the Loud Minority. Talk about real life schooling on the bandstand. 🥴
@@TheChopsShop I have a quick story. I was visiting one of my buddies who's a bassist and was in his basement and noticed this large portrait on the wall hanging over a wheelchair. I asked who was he, his response my grandfather. He went on to tell me that he was FAM's marching band instructor, Leander Kirksey. Oh, I forgot to add that Sonny Stitt used to live in that house.
Wow, that’s amazing, it’s a small world after all.
Great lesson, that is such an interesting trombone.
It really is! I’m looking forward to learning and sharing more about it!
Super cool! That’s a hand hammered bell. Some of the early Olds horns had them, including trumpets. I bet it plays great, but I understand why you don’t want to take a chance of damaging any of the signatures. And I don’t know if their early trombones were highly thought of.
I’m trying to find a serial number on the horn but I don’t see one. I really want to play it but I’m not gonna do it. Vintage horns really do have a “thing” about them!
Man. That’s way cool.
I’m lucky to have come across this amazing instrument!
Terrific story and thanks for sharing. I often wonder what happens to historic horns. This one has those fantastic autographs but what happens to the actual horns played by the greats? They have a Bach vi of Glen Miller's at the Air Force Museum in Dayton and a friend of mine was gifted Chuck Connors' (Duke Ellington) old Reynolds bass trombone. I knew Chuck and heard his Holton went to the collector in the NE maybe never to be seen or heard again.
Some make it to museums some get thrown away. It really depends on what the players have setup before they pass away. Many families don’t realize the value in the horns and simply give them away.
Gene Watts was the original trombonist in the Canadian Brass.
Wow, that’s makes sense though because this horn was housed in Canada for some length of time.
Mel Wanzo Count Basie!
I’m sure that’s who it is. I’ll get a definitive answer soon!
We need to hear something played on the horn!
I’m not gonna play this horn, I would not want to do anything to damage the signatures.
Probably Mel Wanzo
Yes I believe that’s who it is. I’m gonna find out everybody that signed the horn.
Bob Butters? Is that Bob “Butter” Burgess?
I think so. I’ve got a lot of homework to do on this instrument!