Brian's lead sound has always "cut through" without sounding obnoxious. Just watching him his mechanics/technique look flawless. Center core airflow. The cat has it together....
I’ve heard him live many times with the Airmen of Note in performance and rehearsal/sound check. I’ve NEVER heard him miss anything - or play anything that wasn’t tasteful or appropriate.
That's a Conn Constellation small bore! Gosh I should have never traded mine for a Bach Strad in 1972! Brian certainly smokes lead trumpet! This is a great band!!! 🎺🎵🎶👍
I was very pleasantly surprised to see Brian MacDonald performing flawlessly as always, and likely one of the best lead players I've ever ever heard. Plus, I was glad not to see Allen Vizzutti performing. I know it sounds negative but Brian it's such a pleasure to listen to. Again, he might be one of the best lead-players around today.
I agree that they should have gave Brian some credit. I think Allen Vizzutti was in the title to denote that this came from the same session as his recordings, so it was more about organization than anything else.
So Many great high note players used Constellations, Maynard did for years, Cat Anderson, Al Stanwyck, and many others. I think Maynard sounded best when using his Constellations, but he was also in his prime at that time.
It was a tune originally recorded by Maynard Ferguson. The Vizzutti listing is an error, but this band does have several videos that were recorded in this same venue, with Vizzutti as a guest artist.
I love the part where Allen vizzutti was playing!
Brian's lead sound has always "cut through" without sounding obnoxious. Just watching him his mechanics/technique look flawless. Center core airflow. The cat has it together....
The incomparable Brian McDonald sitting in on Lead Trumpet!
Incredible control and beautiful tone..
I’ve heard him live many times with the Airmen of Note in performance and rehearsal/sound check.
I’ve NEVER heard him miss anything - or play anything that wasn’t tasteful or appropriate.
My goal in life is to be at least half as comfortable as him on lead.
I will take a third as comfortable on lead😊
This is my memory of EVERY jazz gig. 20 people in the audience. lol
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That's a Conn Constellation small bore! Gosh I should have never traded mine for a Bach Strad in 1972! Brian certainly smokes lead trumpet! This is a great band!!! 🎺🎵🎶👍
Give me a hundred different trumpets and I'll always know which one the Constellation is immediately !
@@lwskiner which model was it?
3rd trumpet plays one too (38B)
@@akplaystrumpet Brian plays a 36B (lightweight version of 38B)
I have one they blow really smooth
I was very pleasantly surprised to see Brian MacDonald performing flawlessly as always, and likely one of the best lead players I've ever ever heard. Plus, I was glad not to see Allen Vizzutti performing. I know it sounds negative but Brian it's such a pleasure to listen to. Again, he might be one of the best lead-players around today.
I swear I watch something like this and wonder what the hell I'm doing wrong w/ my trumpet playing.
Amazing how loud he can play those high notes
Fantastic tenor sax solo! I love your tone. Perfect contrast after the screaming trumpets.
Thanks!
Please put this on music streaming services
😲! What a tight band! Awesome!! Lead trumpet is a natural !
Didn't see Allen in the band unless he was videoing.. give Brian McDonald that credit!
I agree that they should have gave Brian some credit. I think Allen Vizzutti was in the title to denote that this came from the same session as his recordings, so it was more about organization than anything else.
Great tenor sound and solo!
Thanks!
Wow, and the whole section play conn constellations
So Many great high note players used Constellations, Maynard did for years, Cat Anderson, Al Stanwyck, and many others. I think Maynard sounded best when using his Constellations, but he was also in his prime at that time.
Great lead and section!:)
oh man. Brian uses old Connstellation! maybe 36b? What a great horn..
38В?
36b
You are correct. He does have his own signature trumpet now also.
Rebel Alliance jazz ensemble my latest and greatest find.
at 2:25 if you look to the left I think thats Vizzutti in the audience.
So clean trumpets, that’s the way 💪🏻
Brian is top lead player... this is the soud you want to have
Outstanding ensemble sound and uh yea . . .doesn't hurt ONE BIT to have Brian V in there.
🎺..Wonderful
Nice little gem. Happy it came up in my feed. Great sound, tight band.
Where's the audience at these gigs? Great tenor sound/solo.
Thanks!
rockin' that Conn constellation!
Sick saxaphone solo!!!
@4:05 Anyone else noticed that the trumpets mimicked the echo effect from the album? Not easy to do.
Dang right it’s not easy - and how cool it was!
Any note above top G - 1st & 3rd...
He was playing his As on 1st and 2nd I thought, but regardless; what extraordinary consistency and intonation :O
@@trumpetbrain7302 indeed.
What is the reasoning behind doing that might I ask?
@Blue Python Productions better tuning, timbre or intonation.
It's an individual thing and depends on the player and their equipment.
Do you mean double G??
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Brian = King Lead Trumpet!
Fantastic
Why is Maynard and Vizzutti listed for this? They aren't on the recording.
It was a tune originally recorded by Maynard Ferguson. The Vizzutti listing is an error, but this band does have several videos that were recorded in this same venue, with Vizzutti as a guest artist.
I expected to see Allen.
Click bait...and pleasantly surprised for a change. Brian's got legit chops.
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I never heard a constellation sound so sweet, but he could probably get a good sound from a hose and a funnel!
What's with the Conn Connstellations?
I would really like to know where this was recorded. After watching Brian MacDonald play, I have another trumpet player to idolize.
Stark!👍😊
What are the names of the Conn38B Conn36B Connstellation Players? Awesome....!
Brian MacDonald 1, Joshua Kauffman 2, Eric Trevino 4
Wow’
WOW.......Wayne Bergeron take a step back,,,,,,this lead trumpet is OFF THE CHARTS ! Fantastic band
Hahahahah. This guy rocks, but Wayne could also step in and preform just as well.
Bro, how did this guys got the conn s
What song were they playing?
Are they playing in a Chipotle? WTF kind of venue is that?
N.3 CONN CONSTELLATION TRUMPET BIG PERFORMANCE+++++++++++++++++
Whats the Name of this Song
0:04 What is that guy doin'? lol
Anybody know what brand of mouthpiece he’s using? I know he’s usually on a shew 1 but this definitely looks different
I remember him saying he used a Shew 1 with a 5 sleeve. It looks similar to a Greg Black blank.
Lead trumpet = Brian McDonald. Period. End of story.
I used to scream on my Connstelation.