They happen to be my two all-time favorite. Each unique with their own styles. Rosolino’s triplet infused, high energy playing and Fontana’s super swinging, legato brilliance. Both with incredible technique and ideas. Rosolino’s high F remains unique in its sound quality being just as solid as the lower range. Most trombonists including myself, thin out in that range of the horn while Rosolino’s sounds just as fat.
You cannot pick a “Best”, between Frank and Carl…… Carl in his prime was so perfect in every aspect, but nobody was as inventive and free-spirited as Frank…. Knew and loved them both and miss them every time I hear someone destroying the horn!!
You read my mind. My next video will be on Bill Watrous. He was a major influence on my playing and I have a personal connection to him. Please subscribe if you want to be notified when I release this video.
They happen to be my two all-time favorite. Each unique with their own styles. Rosolino’s triplet infused, high energy playing and Fontana’s super swinging, legato brilliance. Both with incredible technique and ideas. Rosolino’s high F remains unique in its sound quality being just as solid as the lower range. Most trombonists including myself, thin out in that range of the horn while Rosolino’s sounds just as fat.
Same here. They both have influenced my playing. I am also trying to get better tone on my high F and upper register in general. It is hard work!
GREAT video!!!!! Being from Detroit, I am biased towards Rosolino. Still, I love and respect them both!
Thanks. This video has been very successful even with some technical difficulties so I will post more trombone player analyses shortly.
You cannot pick a “Best”, between Frank and Carl…… Carl in his prime was so perfect in every aspect, but nobody was as inventive and free-spirited as Frank…. Knew and loved them both and miss them every time I hear someone destroying the horn!!
I agree and the reason I posted it this way is to see how bone players would respond.
There is no BETTER , they have different styles . Should put Bill Watrous in the mix to.
You read my mind. My next video will be on Bill Watrous. He was a major influence on my playing and I have a personal connection to him. Please subscribe if you want to be notified when I release this video.