Teele with the first installment for the second season of 7. There are several long passages for bass trombone alone, and a long midsesction where the trombonist also plays bass drum and highhat. It will take an outrageous amount of air to play it properly, i have personally equated it to the amount of arr required to play a trash can. Celebrating dreiths first jazzfusion album in 30 years, the group performed the entirety of the sevensong release, along with a threesong.
I have been involved in the first 2 super editions of the dbto. Ben van dijk bass trombone hary janos the battle and defeat of napoleon duration. Sammy has been at the top of his game for nearly half a century, and he shows no signs of slowing down at age 81. Marcinkiewicz signature series trombone mouthpieces 105. My first and most favorite bass trombone etude book. How to play lead trombone in a big band offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along cd to help you put it all together. Chord studies for trombone is an excellent book, although out of print. Trevor herbert examines each century of the trombones development and details the fundamental impact of jazz on the modern trombone. Advanced embouchure studies for bass trombone by phil teele. The band is not short on talent, and dreith is a seasoned artist who knows how to get the best out of his musicians.
Israeli bass trombonist, composer and author eliezer aharoni. We both are really looking forward to work together and share our expertise with many young talented students in the future. Phil teel bass and contrabass trombone hollywood studios. Bass trombone appreciation society public group facebook. There is no separate number for bass trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple trombone parts, the lowest part canshould be performed on bass trombone. Breaking news from coming september 2019, brandt attema and ben van dijk will join forces as the new bass trombone teaching team at both the royal conservato.
Other excellent tbone books for sight reading are the melodius etudes for trombone. Phil spector definitive collection by phil spector. This is the first comprehensive study of the trombone in english. Scholarly writing on the subject is almost nonexistent.
Do the teele routine, i promise you will hear results very quickly. I had played trombone and tuba before, but the bass trombone is unlike anything else. It was released in japan by victor in 1974 and received the swing journal silver disk prize for that year. Trombone phil teele bass trombonist warburton mouthpieces. The book explores the origins of the instrument, its invention in the fifteenth century, and its story up to modern times, also revealing hidden aspects of the trombone in. Phil teele, et al have demonstrated its melodic capabilities in many big bands over the years. Tales of a courtesan oirantan is the third recording of the toshiko akiyoshi lew tabackin big band. Allegro et finale for tuba or bass trombone and piano by eugene bozza is a. This situation has slightly improved over the years. Phil teele, george thatcher, bruce otto, craig gosnell and bob sanders are just a few examples of leading musicians who play the 1690. Rca j rvl5518 charlie mariano and toshiko akiyoshi east and west rca j pg1501 toshiko akiyoshi and charlie mariano east and west.
Make your playing easier and more relaxed with this set of daily breathing exercises from bass trombonist gabriel langfur. I have had good luck with it on both tuba and bass trombone. I wrote this out for a topic at the online trombone journal discussion forum, and thought some readers at the brass tacks would appreciate it too. Thus, the copland fanfare shown above is for 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, no euphonium, 1 tuba and tympani. Book for contrabass trombone, how to play the instrument, history of contrabass trombone, lessons, exercises, double valve, german. This is a little book detailing phil s wellknown warmup routines, low tone and scale studies for bass trombone. Trombone free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It was later released on rca victor in the usa and elsewhere and received a 1979 grammy nomination for best jazz instrumental performance by a big band. I just started playing bass trombone this year as my primary instrument at the university. No longer a mystery these wonderful exercises are valuable to any trombonist. It is also sometimes referred to by the title hana kai tan in romaji listings of the japanese album title all tracks from this album are also included on the 2008 mosaic 3 cd compilation, mosaic select.
Trombonist phil teele performs a contrabass trombone solo with the toshiko akiyoshi lew tabackin big band. At that time, there were only few bass trombone study materials in generalalmost nothing for nonclassic bass trombone. Also, teeles methods from phil teeles advanced embouchure studies for bass. My focus was on the bass trombone, whereas pauls focus was on all kenton trombonists. Nov 15, 2007 i just started playing bass trombone this year as my primary instrument at the university. A perfect world contributor names clint eastwood director lennie niehaus composer. Between 1958 and 1964, he studied bass trombone with ernie smith, george roberts, and dick nash. Moten, thamon hayes, performed by bob wills and his texas playboys. Dutch bass trombone open 8 9 10 october 2010 this year we already have the third version of a wonderful, very special event. What a workout every now and then, ill break out the wrobleski and snedecor books just for kicks. Featuring his son christian teele thanks for a great cd phil.
Phil teele is a legendary and inspiring bass trombonist. Kevin reynolds, michael kamen, and bruce babcock chris boardman. By phil at the dutch bass trombone open 2008 waking up with. South by bennie moten, thamon hayes, performed by bob wills and his texas playboys. Phil teele s book, advanced embouchure studies recommended. Paul faulise, a native of buffalo, new york, first became known to jazz audiences for his work with kai windings trombone septet but can also be heard on the recordings of such jazz luminaries as cannonball adderley, oscar peterson, art farmer, jimmy smith, quincy jones, and benny goodman. Koppraschs name is well known to trombonists as the composer of a celebrated book of etudes that were originally written for low horn, his 60 etudes, opus 6. I have the ebt2 phil teele, and it has an unusual shape with a slight interior shoulder. As you know, before writing this book i wrote a bass trombone method called new method for the modern bass trombone, noga music, 1975. Buy marcinkiewicz signature series trombone mouthpieces phil teele bass trombone model. Bass trombone is a pretty well defined object the dimensions and other mechanical properties of bass trombones dont really have a wide range of variation since our grandfathers days, so its always clear what is and is not a bass trombone but conversely as a concept it seems kind of open to.
Apr 20, 2017 in this post well be looking at some of the best bass trombone method books available. To make a great trombone sound, you need to know what a great trombone sound. By phil at the dutch bass trombone open 2008 waking up with phil teele how low can you go see more. It is also sometimes referred to by the title hana kai tan in romaji listings of the japanese album title. Buy phil spectors album titled phil spector definitive collection to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Maggio was also a trumpet player and had rebuilt his playing abilities after an accident that damaged his face and ruined his ability to play. The world of the contrabass trombone javier colomer. The book looks not only at the trombone within classical music but also at its place in jazz, popular music, popular religion, and light music. This is a public facebook group for bass trombonists, helping them become better musicians. Blowing toh, tay, tee when playing a trombone you can change the sound it produces just by how your lips vibrate when blowingno fingers required.
Visit band directors talk shop on teachers pay teachers for band lesson plans, band games, band activities, beginning band ideas, band bulletin board sets, rhythm games, note name games, music word walls, practice reports, rehearsal techniques, woodwind, brass and percussion instrument care, band teaching strategies, motivational quotes. Earl williams model 10 bass trombone phil teele one of twelve earl williams burbank bass trombones, this one previously belonged to phil teele. How to play lead trombone in a big band by mark kellogg. Bass trombone solo with bass drum and highhat cymbal one player. A few of the arrangements primarily by bob florence were creatively constructed and beautifully played. The book was written by carlton mcbeth, a studio trumpet player. In addition to a fivepiece rhythm section, the big band features woodwinds, brass and, for this performance, a string quartet. Marcinkiewicz signature series trombone mouthpieces phil. Another recipe from the diet crockpot book and it was also very. When i started playing with major orchestras i was disheartened because i was getting destroyed by the bass trombonists on trigger notes. Click on any of the names below to search for videos of them playing the trombone.
Nov 08, 2011 trombonist phil teele performs a contrabass trombone solo with the toshiko akiyoshi lew tabackin big band. I also just recently started the phil teele bass trombone book wow. But for my money, ill take the sound of tuttis trombones. Phil teeles book advanced embouchure studies for bass trombone, was an absolute godsend for me.
Eliezer aharoni has the spirit of an explorer, the palette of a musical omnivore, and the depth of a french encyclodepist. Im not sure what the difference is between bass trombone and tuba is that a trick question. Rip phil teele general discussion john williams fan network. Advanced embouchure studies for the bas trombone phil teele. To make a great trombone sound, you need to know what a great trombone sound is. Bass trombone appreciation society has 10,418 members. The book is written with 3 staves, one each for trumpet, horn, and. You are, of course, the only person who can say for sure which double trigger bass trombones belong on your wish list. Bass trombonists have always had difficulty finding good methods and resources to learn from, probably because of the comparative newness of the modern double valve instrument when compared to other brass especially the tenor trombone. The designers really did their homework with this one, and its surprising how easy and comfortable the trombone is to play, in spite of its large size. Valve triggers have been split to modern day thumb finger set up with nylon ball joints. It has been modified, probably by george streucel or larry minick, to be inline valve setup. I have used the trombone version for years recommended to me from jeff berlin when i was at the players school.
I believe chord studies for electric bass is basically the same book. The bass trombone has the same pitch as the tenor bone, only with much bigger bore and additional valves. Professional bass trombone by omalley open wrap rose bell key. It covers the instrument, its repertoire, the way it has been played, and the social, cultural, and aesthetic contexts within which it has developed. Israeli bass trombonist, composer and author eliezer. Trumpettrombone marching lyre clampon music book clip holder stand t. Videotaped on october 8, 2000 by clyde yasuhara for archival, educational and. Together with great artists on the bass trombone like bill reichenbach, czaba wagner, phil teele and douglas. Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correct in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity.
Sammy nestico portrait of sammy fenwood music 2005. It will take an outrageous amount of air to play it properly, i have personally equated. The big band bass trombone tradition is one that seldom gets any exposure or glory. Up book trombone routine warm play cool stuff books cool. He plays bass trombone, contrabass trombone, euphonium and ophicleide. This is a little book detailing phils wellknown warmup routines, low tone and scale studies for bass trombone. Composer and conductor dreith leads a handpicked, piece ensemble of stalwarts in the contemporary music scene. The material is based on lessons given to him from louis maggio. Geweldig nieuw studie materiaal voor bastrombonetuba. Support the trombone firmly with your left hand, relax your shoulders, and hold the trombone with a relaxed right hand. Every bass trombonist should have this, whether beginner or expert, fun commercial style etudes in many styles, good audition material for students, if you can play all of these, you can master the instrument, pub. Phil teele philip allen was born in ottumwa, ia june 6, 1942.
This is like a first music lesson with phil, but in print. The absolute quickest route to a good, strong low range that i have ever. The portrait of sammy shown on the cover of renowned composerarranger sammy nesticos newest album shows a man grinning from ear to ear, clearly enjoying what he does and relishing the fruits of his enduring success. This is an attractive work for the bass trombone player who can do three things at once. Click here to download the basic band trombone book. The original valve was used on the f and an olds valve was used on the ggb valve. In this post well be looking at some of the best bass trombone method books available. Phil teele philip allan was born in ottumwa, ia 661942. The absolute quickest route to a good, strong low range that i have ever seen. The band excels in energetic and funky numbers, such as the latininspired brujo, which features strong bass lines and blues changes.
Phil teele bass trombone cathy thompson violin philip todd flute chris tombling violin. Phil teele did an admirable job with the bass trombone. This book can be a little boring lots and lots of long low tones, but. An interest in nonclassic bass trombone and methods for the instrument led this classically trained bass trombonist of note, with the jerusalem radio symphony orchestra, to produce hundreds of pages of music and words in honor of his instrument.
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