00:00 Live at the Flat in Greenwich Village, episode 81 2:45 Start of the Show 4:32 ‘Tis Autumn 10:19 I Wish I Knew 16:39 Stairway to the Stars 22:09 Donna Lee 30:02 The Boy Next Door 36:36 Lady Luck 47:15 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise 54:43 Never Let Me Go 1:01:55 It’s You or Noone
2007…I was a Junior in High School, playing with the Compton Heights Concert Band in St. Louis, so I could earn a scholarship for College. I was taken aback to learn an 11 year old “trumpet phenom” Geoffery Gallante would be the guest artist, as at that time, I thought I was “all that” as a trumpeter. He was (and still is) an exceptional performer, and was doing things at age 11 that could barely even attempt to do at 17! He is a very listenable improvisor and soloist, in a way few others of his generation are. Geoff has an exceptionally beautiful sound, he is able to avoid the lead and commercial work that overworks the chops in dangerously high and loud ranges. I’ve had to take the work I can get to survive, much of it being very taxing, and it’s already having a negative effect on my sound and embouchure. Now we’re both full-grown adults! How fast time does fly!
Wonderful playing, both of you. If you happen to be contact with Geoff you might want to pass the name Johnny Cowell onto him, Johnny, like Geoff, was a child prodigy of the trumpet, and was the principal soloist in the Toronto symphony from age 18 to retirement. His life story is quite amazing, search "The Art Of Johnny Cowell" if your interested, "Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: I. Adagio", it will tug on your heart strings.
I'd just like to comment on your Impeccable Accompaniment. It reminds me very much of Alan Claire who played with Stephane Grappelli for so many years. I noticed a playlist of lessons on your home page. I would appreciate it very much if you could devote some time to talking about and demonstrating your approach to Accompaniment. I think it is one of the least understood aspects, and possibly one of the hardest things to Master in Jazz. There don't seem to be any Exemplary Books on the subject. thanks, Jack
Thanks a lot, Jack. I agree, to comp is a sophisticated art. I just try to think of Tommy Flanagan, Teddy Wilson, Hank Jones, Ellis Larkins, Barry Harris, Dave McKenna ......
As a horn player you can hang your hat on "never let me go" (Roy Hargrove) or you can end your career. What are you supposed to say about this performance but, wow! And that ending by Geoff.
00:00 Live at the Flat in Greenwich Village, episode 81
2:45 Start of the Show
4:32 ‘Tis Autumn
10:19 I Wish I Knew
16:39 Stairway to the Stars
22:09 Donna Lee
30:02 The Boy Next Door
36:36 Lady Luck
47:15 Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
54:43 Never Let Me Go
1:01:55 It’s You or Noone
Great music ! Great guest ! Wonderful playing ! Nice sound on the trumpet ! Thanks very much ! Martin
Wonderful! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great guest ! Wonderful trumpet and piano playing ! Fantastic ! Really nice sound with this duo ! Thanks very much ! ! Martin
Wonderful playing by you both ! I'M A HUGE FAN !
2007…I was a Junior in High School, playing with the Compton Heights Concert Band in St. Louis, so I could earn a scholarship for College. I was taken aback to learn an 11 year old “trumpet phenom” Geoffery Gallante would be the guest artist, as at that time, I thought I was “all that” as a trumpeter.
He was (and still is) an exceptional performer, and was doing things at age 11 that could barely even attempt to do at 17! He is a very listenable improvisor and soloist, in a way few others of his generation are.
Geoff has an exceptionally beautiful sound, he is able to avoid the lead and commercial work that overworks the chops in dangerously high and loud ranges. I’ve had to take the work I can get to survive, much of it being very taxing, and it’s already having a negative effect on my sound and embouchure.
Now we’re both full-grown adults! How fast time does fly!
Thank you as always Rossano
Wonderful playing, both of you. If you happen to be contact with Geoff you might want to pass the name Johnny Cowell onto him, Johnny, like Geoff, was a child prodigy of the trumpet, and was the principal soloist in the Toronto symphony from age 18 to retirement. His life story is quite amazing, search "The Art Of Johnny Cowell" if your interested, "Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: I. Adagio", it will tug on your heart strings.
I'd just like to comment on your Impeccable Accompaniment. It reminds me very much of Alan Claire who played with Stephane Grappelli for so many years. I noticed a playlist of lessons on your home page. I would appreciate it very much if you could devote some time to talking about and demonstrating your approach to Accompaniment. I think it is one of the least understood aspects, and possibly one of the hardest things to Master in Jazz. There don't seem to be any Exemplary Books on the subject. thanks, Jack
Thanks a lot, Jack. I agree, to comp is a sophisticated art. I just try to think of Tommy Flanagan, Teddy Wilson, Hank Jones, Ellis Larkins, Barry Harris, Dave McKenna ......
As a horn player you can hang your hat on "never let me go" (Roy Hargrove) or you can end your career. What are you supposed to say about this performance but, wow! And that ending by Geoff.
Have to second and absolutely agree! Such a beautiful and moving performance.
Geoff .... Grande.....
Spero collaboraite ancora x molto tempo......Musica fantastica....
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