I've often heard his tuba skills are even more amazing. Almost hard to fathom. First met John in the mid-80s while we were both working at WDW, and I was still a teenager. Great guy. Ask him about his Conn-Bach hybrid, if you ever get the chance. He had chosen a very appropriate hybrid name. 😎
I'll never forget meeting John Allred. It was the early 90s, when I was still an undergrad euph major at UCF. John was still in O-town, playing for Disney World. He had set up a tribute concert for Rich Matteson. It was held at the Why Not lounge in Altamonte Springs. I was underage, so I couldn't get into the bar. However, I watched, enthralled, to the whole show from the lobby. John autographed my copy of In The Beginning (on cassette tape- no less). Over the last years, I have listened to this tape more than another Jazz compilation I have. He is such a pro, and a great guy to boot. He was definitely an influence for me, and I appreciate this post to youtube so that others can experience his mastery of the trombone. That night, I also got to meet the legendary Harvey Phillips, who was in attendance. These are some of the best memories I have from that time in my life, and finding your post brought it all back, like it was yesterday. Thank you so much!
I heard John Allred once many years ago (1999) with his Dad's Jazz Band. I really dug his trombone playing then, but today he has few peers . Great sound,feeling and virtuoso technique. A joy to listen to!!!
Got to meet John back when he was jammin' with the BACJB at Disney. John is one of the few 'bone players who has flawlessly jumped the 'wall' between blatting and true horn playing: smooth as silk, awesome improv lines, style to the nines. "Master" is a word that gets tossed about a lot, but John Allred is the real thing.
I've often heard his tuba skills are even more amazing. Almost hard to fathom. First met John in the mid-80s while we were both working at WDW, and I was still a teenager. Great guy. Ask him about his Conn-Bach hybrid, if you ever get the chance. He had chosen a very appropriate hybrid name. 😎
I'll never forget meeting John Allred. It was the early 90s, when I was still an undergrad euph major at UCF. John was still in O-town, playing for Disney World. He had set up a tribute concert for Rich Matteson. It was held at the Why Not lounge in Altamonte Springs. I was underage, so I couldn't get into the bar. However, I watched, enthralled, to the whole show from the lobby. John autographed my copy of In The Beginning (on cassette tape- no less). Over the last years, I have listened to this tape more than another Jazz compilation I have. He is such a pro, and a great guy to boot. He was definitely an influence for me, and I appreciate this post to youtube so that others can experience his mastery of the trombone. That night, I also got to meet the legendary Harvey Phillips, who was in attendance. These are some of the best memories I have from that time in my life, and finding your post brought it all back, like it was yesterday. Thank you so much!
Beautiful player!
I heard John Allred once many years ago (1999) with his Dad's Jazz Band. I really dug his trombone playing then, but today he has few peers . Great sound,feeling and virtuoso technique. A joy to listen to!!!
Got to meet John back when he was jammin' with the BACJB at Disney. John is one of the few 'bone players who has flawlessly jumped the 'wall' between blatting and true horn playing: smooth as silk, awesome improv lines, style to the nines. "Master" is a word that gets tossed about a lot, but John Allred is the real thing.
I don’t know I can add to what has all ready said. There just are not adequate superlative. Just, wow !
Fix error edit: "more than ANY OTHER".........oops.