Bill Watrous - Tiger of San Pedro (1975)

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  • @SMaxwell8907
    @SMaxwell8907 9 років тому +181

    This was my favorite song and solo for jazz band in high school. During one of our tours one time , the guy playing the second trumpet solo after me tells me about 3 counts before he's supposed to take over that he can't play ( wasn't feeling well don't remember the specifics) so I had to completely ad-lib a whole second solo for myself. First truly spontaneous improvised solo I ever played on spot. And I still think it was my best. I wish I had a recording from that day. Was never really able to recreate that.

    • @60march
      @60march 9 років тому +5

      Steven Maxwell Wow... Kudos Dude

    • @alonzocruz1575
      @alonzocruz1575 8 років тому +13

      I remember last year at my end of school performance the drummer made up a 2 minute solo just for fun at the end of moondance

    • @Bankable2790
      @Bankable2790 7 років тому +5

      Truly badas haha. I played trumpet in my highschool jazz band and we LOVED this song. One of the classics!

    • @umairfarrukh3948
      @umairfarrukh3948 6 років тому

      Steven Maxwell we played this for our marching band show and I had to to do the trumpet solo

    • @jencongdon4032
      @jencongdon4032 6 років тому +3

      You were on tour with a jazz band and had never improved before? I guess everyone starts somewhere

  • @mechanicali
    @mechanicali 6 років тому +69

    Our trumpet soloist is broken. I would like to buy another one.

  • @martinmares3918
    @martinmares3918 2 роки тому +12

    The Trumpet Solo is by far the best Solo ever done for this Song

  • @JMJ3rd
    @JMJ3rd 6 років тому +73

    I had the privilege to play lead trumpet with him, while I was in college, when this album was released. He came and did a concert with our jazz band. He was and is an amazing musician.

  • @tubadude07
    @tubadude07 8 років тому +59

    I wish jazz in general was more popular today, such unity within an ensemble to just make shit up and have fun making music.

    • @HiyoruMikiyazoya
      @HiyoruMikiyazoya 5 років тому +2

      Gone and dead are the days of the smoky jazz dive bars. Now its a bunch of white kids with rich parents playing brand new horns no ones gonna touch after they graduate. There's no way to grow as a jazz musician today unless your parents have lots of money.

    • @imacoolood
      @imacoolood 5 років тому +1

      @@HiyoruMikiyazoya I sometimes wish I had a brand new horn but the old saxes are still great.

    • @thog9501
      @thog9501 4 роки тому +4

      @@HiyoruMikiyazoya What do you mean? If you live in even a partly urban area, you are sure to find some sort of community jazz program. There are plenty of jazz courses you can take in college. Just because it's not as popular doesn't mean it's not appreciated and studied.

    • @HiyoruMikiyazoya
      @HiyoruMikiyazoya 4 роки тому +3

      @@thog9501 appreciated and studied are far removed from living and vibrant.

    • @nicburrier1381
      @nicburrier1381 4 роки тому +1

      @James Johnson. Look outside the US, in places like Italy and Japan. I draw great inspiration from these places. Jazz will never die 💯

  • @kirasundberg9643
    @kirasundberg9643 5 років тому +24

    whenever i think im getting good at the drums this song helps drag me back to reality

  • @billybobby8060
    @billybobby8060 3 роки тому +8

    Can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to this 🤌

  • @whooooooooi
    @whooooooooi Рік тому +5

    Played this earlier this year, (middle school jazz band) was an amazing experience. The trumpets crushed it! We all did! #trombonist

  • @popeyesailor9571
    @popeyesailor9571 5 років тому +14

    Finally I get to hear the original version of this drum corps classic! WOW

    • @joksal9108
      @joksal9108 Місяць тому

      It’s not a “drum corps classic”.

  • @ThatTraderExodus
    @ThatTraderExodus 8 років тому +37

    In my High School Jazz band, My band director Mr. Harris has me solo all the time, and Bill Watrous has been a big inspiration since then.

    • @kaibis3933
      @kaibis3933 5 років тому

      Wait what school did you go to?

  • @Lockyn
    @Lockyn 7 років тому +28

    my favorite to play back in Jazz Band for sure

  • @marcoramirez7141
    @marcoramirez7141 5 років тому +12

    I had the honor of playing this AWESOME piece when I was in High School. #trombonist

  • @roywillis2750
    @roywillis2750 6 років тому +9

    Just amazing......and 1975 ??? WOW !!!

    • @draculaque1396
      @draculaque1396 5 років тому +1

      Roy Willis Well, music was the best back then. no doubt this was in the 70s

  • @thtribs
    @thtribs 3 роки тому +3

    I met Bill in 84, he played at our HS with the Martin HS and UTA bands. Didn't know he'd passed. He will be remembered... And I think he had a 1 second cameo in Being there

  • @gerozeal2410
    @gerozeal2410 8 років тому +43

    This... this piece is so smooth and energetic; I love it!
    Also for those who are anime watchers, is it me or does this piece sound like it can fit in Cowboy Bebop or Lupin III?

  • @elanguntle2564
    @elanguntle2564 6 років тому +8

    Such a good trumpet solo! i can always appreciate Bill, but Dang!

  • @SMaxwell8907
    @SMaxwell8907 7 років тому +21

    I love the way this song moves and this is by far my favorite version.

  • @muafenlor7015
    @muafenlor7015 5 років тому +6

    Played this last year (sophomore) as lead alto in my jazz band and this was every ones favorite to play because every one knew their part. A power house of a song that we played. It was even better because our school mascot was a tiger.

  • @smeagolsessions7942
    @smeagolsessions7942 6 років тому +9

    RIP Bill Watrous!

  • @douglaslusky6052
    @douglaslusky6052 3 роки тому +2

    As a high school, Torrance, CA., I was awarded lessons to study with a man named Doug Inman, who played first bone for his "Refuge West" Orchestra. I think I saw them play at "The Baked Potato," sixteen years old, 1984. Wow oh wow!

  • @cassandratodd6732
    @cassandratodd6732 7 років тому +4

    I'm in color guard and my band played this song in a parade. When guard wasn't spinning, we were doing the cha-cha. This song is so fun to dance to

  • @frederickwiddowson
    @frederickwiddowson 9 років тому +12

    This sure brings back some memories. Haven't heard this music or seen this album cover in 35 years.

  • @edpolk1262
    @edpolk1262 6 років тому +3

    Danny Stiles. Saw him at the Concord Jazz Festival in 1977, with Herb Ellis, Nat Pierce, Monty Budwig, Frank Capp, and Carmen Leggio (pics)
    I have a cassette tape recording of Bill, with the Skyline College jazz band (CA) doing this number (1976). Plus, SPAIN, and FOURTH FLOOR WALKUP.

  • @IsaiahKJ
    @IsaiahKJ 6 років тому +3

    My dad put me one this like 2-3 years ago lol his animated ass love acting out the solos when he was driving

  • @gjones0316
    @gjones0316 2 роки тому +2

    Looked all over Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify etc before I thought to come here. This album is amazing, and there hasn’t been a trombonist with a smoother sound and technique! Brings back memories of high school jazz band for sure

  • @gy5938
    @gy5938 7 років тому +5

    Bill watrous made me feel like changing my instrument from tuba to trombone.

  • @crazysteve9390
    @crazysteve9390 4 роки тому +1

    Some of the licks on the trumpet and trombone solos evoke Fourth Floor Walk-Up... and the last little bit of the trombone solo was adapted for the marching band version of this back in the eighties, I did it a bunch of times, neat

  • @Sydnium
    @Sydnium 10 років тому +16

    that solo on there is not the written solo and i have it in my school jazz band i also love this song so much the speed is discouraging but dont let it discourage you.

  • @NarvanTorvi
    @NarvanTorvi 11 років тому +4

    it`s amazing, that this kind of artists, can`t get anymore visitors?
    Some Idolls/BigBrother?
    ....no way! Not even a chair in orchestra!

  • @trumpetguy6430
    @trumpetguy6430 7 років тому +6

    this is one of my all time favorites and i am doing this song at my middle school jazz band!

  • @toastyshark7033
    @toastyshark7033 2 роки тому +3

    Currently playing this piece in jazz band. It’s my favorite out of all of them. Very smooth and energetic

  • @benjamingruder4875
    @benjamingruder4875 3 роки тому +3

    This tune/arrangement continues to kick ass!!

  • @camerontroscianiec5320
    @camerontroscianiec5320 2 роки тому +3

    I play this in my high school jazz band and this is the one piece I lose composure over, I slam the keyboard, it messes up a couple chords but it's worth it for the effect and rush. Incredible piece

  • @williammesser6064
    @williammesser6064 11 місяців тому

    Saw him live many times with big bands or small quartets. Always an amazing show. Truly one of the all time trombonists of our time!

  • @kevinray1561
    @kevinray1561 6 років тому +2

    I miss playing this song in Band !

  • @you8eddy8tube
    @you8eddy8tube 3 роки тому +2

    Glad I was able to see this man perform a couple of years back. Definitely a legend RIP

  • @drewdarling858
    @drewdarling858 8 років тому +6

    I remember playing this on first chair trombone last year

  • @cheekypanduh2892
    @cheekypanduh2892 4 роки тому +1

    I'm doing this song in my middle school jazz band with a bunch of 8th graders (I'm in 6th)... Even I didn't know they could get that sweaty...

  • @Sebasofftheboat
    @Sebasofftheboat 8 років тому +8

    I've been playing this in my 8th grade jazz band

  • @renesoto-pintor2916
    @renesoto-pintor2916 6 років тому +3

    RIP MR. WATROUS!!! You will be sorely missed.

  • @SMaxwell8907
    @SMaxwell8907 7 років тому +10

    And Dan Stiles was a monster on the trumpet.

  • @edersilva6244
    @edersilva6244 7 років тому +3

    Um dia vou chegar lá em nome de Jesus, me dedicando estudando pq na bíblia diz esforça te que eu te ajudarei...Bill Watrous é um gênio!

  • @dylangatenby9928
    @dylangatenby9928 5 років тому +1

    Wonderful chart. Beautiful.

  • @davidmagalhaes2884
    @davidmagalhaes2884 6 років тому +2

    RIP Bill Watrous

  • @braidensutton7777
    @braidensutton7777 10 років тому +2

    we are playing this in our jazz band great song

  • @robertalbright7742
    @robertalbright7742 9 років тому +2

    Playing this for jazz band. I am the drummer in case anybody is wondering. This Latin grove is dificult to master.

  • @SonicBoomC98
    @SonicBoomC98 5 років тому +2

    I need to find more music like this for my band to play

  • @colefarlow1339
    @colefarlow1339 Рік тому

    what a nice sounding group! such warm consistencies!!

  • @JazzSoulGirl
    @JazzSoulGirl 10 років тому +1

    Brilliant jazz dance tune

  • @joksal9108
    @joksal9108 24 дні тому

    RIP Bill-a trombone giant.

  • @renaissancejuan
    @renaissancejuan 5 років тому +1

    It's like....damn. That fucking end though! Seriously. He's actually buzzing that shit. Like that really imho must be the limit of trombone playing. I can't see how anyone could do that ending blitzkrieg of notes faster with true buzzing not singing. I just....don't really see it. What a fucking beast I swear

  • @JITIY8123
    @JITIY8123 6 років тому +2

    Rest in peace

  • @jacobtrue1267
    @jacobtrue1267 4 роки тому +1

    I had the pleasure of meeting you at a clinic you gave at blue lake fine arts camp in Michigan , in which you signed the back of my shirt . I thought you were amazing . The story of your first trombone when there was a dent in fourth position, but it was OK because your arm couldn't reach further anyways .

  • @60march
    @60march 7 років тому +6

    I think this is technically not too testing but the speed they rip through at is insane....

    • @ParanoiaKeepsMeWake
      @ParanoiaKeepsMeWake 5 років тому +8

      I dunno man. Some of those trumpet shots, especially lead...
      Like how many lines do you have to do for that shit? (From a collegiate lead player)

  • @alyssalee942
    @alyssalee942 8 років тому +1

    Our middle school jazz group played this for contest and got a 1. Such an excellent tune!

  • @thtribs
    @thtribs 3 роки тому

    Still awesome

  • @ThatTraderExodus
    @ThatTraderExodus 8 років тому +3

    Awesome!

  • @johndenning9230
    @johndenning9230 4 роки тому +1

    Billy, how the fuck did you hit that high D????
    Imposable!
    Kudos. Gracias. De man!!!
    JD

  • @jazzlover10000
    @jazzlover10000 3 роки тому +3

    Saw this guy and his band twice in my teens. Ruined jazz for me. His band was so good and nothing else could ever make the cut for me after that.

  • @flamingmangoe
    @flamingmangoe 7 років тому +19

    WHO WAS DA TRUMPET SOLOIST I NEED TO KNOW

    • @ect893
      @ect893 7 років тому +24

      A guy named Danny Stiles (1932-97). He's also featured on Gerry Mulligan's Concert Big Band recordings and a number of the funkier Woody Herman albums. A real fine and exciting soloist!

    • @The22on
      @The22on 6 років тому +9

      that is one of the best trumpet solos i have ever heard!
      so clean, fast, and 'saying something', not just notes.
      absolutely love it.

    • @thtribs
      @thtribs 3 роки тому

      Def not Dean Pratt

  • @BrunoGebarski
    @BrunoGebarski 10 років тому +1

    There are two albums from the Manhattan Wilde Refuge made by Watrous and Danny Stile! These albums changed my musical life forever and Bill (William) Watrous is a very special musician with an incredible mastery of the trombone! The classical teachers in France did not even mention his name because they were so far behind although classical in their expertise. Bill Watrous, Carl Fontana, Urbie Green, Frank Rosolino, Phil Wilson, Jigg Wigham were and still are some of the best trombone players in the world.

    • @blindblackpianist
      @blindblackpianist 10 років тому +2

      Stiles, not Style.

    • @BrunoGebarski
      @BrunoGebarski 10 років тому +2

      Thank you Will for correcting my spelling: I should know better since I have the original album :-) Stiles!

    • @BrunoGebarski
      @BrunoGebarski 6 років тому

      Thanks for pointing out the spelling mistake Will: I corrected it (better late than never)

  • @mental_breakdance7227
    @mental_breakdance7227 3 роки тому +2

    Anyone else hear that piano riff at the beginning? sound like a lick lol

  • @TheMickDale
    @TheMickDale 2 роки тому +2

    This song makes me want to do cocaine and cheat on my taxes

  • @timbloxrox1
    @timbloxrox1 10 років тому

    Using this as my solo for band and improving a bit :3

    • @timbloxrox1
      @timbloxrox1 10 років тому

      Because I'm the 1st chair jazz trumpet and we're playing dis

    • @timbloxrox1
      @timbloxrox1 10 років тому

      Because I'm the 1st chair jazz trumpet and we're playing dis

  • @gtafan110010
    @gtafan110010 8 років тому +14

    Yeah.. i can't drum this at this speed X_X, nope, just nope

  • @auroradarienzo
    @auroradarienzo 7 років тому +1

    .......

  • @rylandcook5301
    @rylandcook5301 6 років тому +3

    im not here because of jazz band, i just love bill watrous lol

  • @kayinsaleem-poeples5085
    @kayinsaleem-poeples5085 6 років тому +1

    Dis is faure

  • @mikeromano2219
    @mikeromano2219 8 років тому +2

    by john labarbera

  • @stevenpaddock5863
    @stevenpaddock5863 9 років тому +3

    Anyone know where I can get this solo? I'd greatly appreciate it.

  • @seedemon1
    @seedemon1 12 років тому +1

    Got me dancing round my room @ work @ 08:43. WICKED TRACK......

  • @jaymizell8894
    @jaymizell8894 6 років тому +1

    Funny from city of angels is a good next

  • @Nubbt
    @Nubbt 2 роки тому +1

    0:08 FUnni

  • @vickey3939
    @vickey3939 6 років тому +3

    Jsu trumpets anybody???

    • @kalanihayden
      @kalanihayden 6 років тому +1

      vickey3939 brought me here😂

  • @sonicandhalo
    @sonicandhalo 6 років тому +1

    Where was drum solo

  • @jaymizell8894
    @jaymizell8894 6 років тому

    Funny

  • @speks.shortcut
    @speks.shortcut 3 роки тому

    I thought I was playing it fast in jazz band (we are learning it) but nope.. nope...

  • @TheLychie
    @TheLychie 5 років тому +1

    sounds like a WHIPLASH song WHIPLASH 2 HERE WE GO
    ... except with instrument solo lol

  • @johnathanjohnson926
    @johnathanjohnson926 10 років тому +1

    what key is it in

    • @LeChosenOne123456
      @LeChosenOne123456 10 років тому +1

      all of them

    • @Sydnium
      @Sydnium 10 років тому

      LeChosenOne123456 i am pretty sure it is only sharp but it might be ;)

    • @phillyons8531
      @phillyons8531 6 років тому

      The key of F Mother.

  • @tcperez8769
    @tcperez8769 3 роки тому

    this kind of sounds like its from cuphead

  • @iCr4z13
    @iCr4z13 7 років тому +4

    i remember playing this in preschool easiest song ever.... every comment here. noone gives a fuck

    • @keithk.3963
      @keithk.3963 2 роки тому

      Nail head… meet hammer. 🤣

  • @swissidol8403
    @swissidol8403 3 роки тому +1

    this is just a song from cowboy bebop lmao

    • @edwardjones1045
      @edwardjones1045 3 роки тому +2

      This song came out in 1975
      Cowboy Bebop was released 23 years later in 1998