"Hunting Wabbits" By Gordon Goodwin, featuring The United States Air Force Band's Airmen of Note

The United States Air Force Band's Airmen of Note, joined by 2023 Jazz Heritage Series guest artist Gordon Goodwin, waste no time and hit the ground running in this exhilarating performance of "Hunting Wabbits".
The legendary cartoon "Looney Tunes" ran for an astonishing 39 years, and its music was as essential as the iconic characters. Gordon Goodwin pays homage to that timeless tradition in this composition capturing the essence of animated storytelling in every note!
With soloists Technical Sgt. Nate Campbell on trombone, Master Sgt. Mike Cemprola on alto saxophone, and Mr. Goodwin himself on piano, this will be sure to transport you to the sprightly world of Looney Tunes!
Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Emily Wellington - Producer Master Sgt. (ret.) Rich Sigler - Audio Producer/Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Luke Brandon - Music Director/Asst. Audio Producer
Master Sgt. Nate Martin - Audio Engineer Technical Sgt. Antony O'Connor - Recording Engineer Senior Master Sat. Jim DeVaughn - Monitor Engineer Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Videographer Technical Sat. Carolyn Braus - Videographer Nathan Devonshyre, Andrew Waters - Lighting Master Sgt. Nikki Hill and Technical Sgt. Joey Velez - Artist Managers
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Hunting Wabbits
by Gordon Goodwin
The U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note
Gordon Goodwin, keyboard/band leader
Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Emily Wellington - Producer
Master Sgt. (ret.) Rich Sigler - Audio Producer/Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Luke Brandon - Music Director/Asst. Audio Producer
Master Sgt. Nate Martin - Audio Engineer
Technical Sgt. Antony O'Connor - Recording Engineer
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Monitor Engineer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Videographer
Technical Sgt. Carolyn Braus - Videographer
Nathan Devonshyre, Andrew Waters - Lighting
Master Sgt. Nikki Hill and Technical Sgt. Joey Velez - Artist Managers

[@deangelopalucho8708]

Trombone solo was fuckin nuts. First time seeing Mr. Nate Campbell go crazy. Did not disappoint!

[@tshegosantana]

I always have this burning question in my mind when ever listening to orchestra music. How is every individual able to shut down the noise and play their own notes without any hassle? And that brought me down to one answer, this is what you call real art.

[@Therealrhiley]

When you get so caught up in subdividing you tend to block most other noise out 😅 atleast that's what it's like for me

[@coloraturaElise]

I don't shut down the 'noise', I'm listening to it and seeing how my part fits in.

[@robertridley9279]

I wish there was something like youtube back when i was playing, because now you can know before you play what the song is supposed to sound like.

[@billabbott6092]

Outstanding musicianship and recording quality.

[@WayneOsenga]

Big bands live on!! Thanks!!!

[@njtotheextreme]

The trumpet section was so precise and on! Such a great performance! As if you were listening to a studio recording!

[@jackosallotment6224]

Love the dabba D in the first segment leading into the trombone solo awesome straight down the lead trombonists ear lol 😂 love that great tune love playing but my chops are hanging on towards the end

[@ScratchySlide]

I've been playing lead trombone with big bands for years. I love having a great lead trumpet making my ears bleed!!

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

SMILE
On a side note, the trombone solo was lovely, and paired with the one of my favorite background saxophone soli backgrounds was a treat.

[@TripleMMM1231]

BMac KILLIN' IT!!
This is SO great on SO MANY LEVELS!

[@brycewalburn3926]

Incredible alto solo!

[@BassistPaul]

Exemplary musicianship and tightness! Well done.

[@nts.design]

Best Big Band in the world, period. Wow.

[@robertgilbert5686]

Simply, the best!

[@jeffhoward5910]

Absolutely spectacular! Gordon is a genius writer and the Airmen are such a fantastic ensemble. Great to see them together!

[@o.o4102]

8:04 Brian Macdonald is a wizard.

[@Trollet532]

has anybody matched this live, ever? A wizard.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Indeed. Level 99 high note wizard.

[@TheCaberDragon]

tromboner approved

[@LipnitskyOrchestra]

The brilliant dope score. The Orchestra is super, sounds so nice soft. Thank you❤

[@joksal9108]

The Airmen of Note-brilliant as always.

[@GaryDailey]

...WOW!!! ...who is the guest "Commodore" on drums????

[@abrdds]

I am glad you gave the trombone some😂😂✊🏾… your bass bonist has a proper growl I love… nice❤️

[@DocFlt]

Just great!

[@JuniorJr-jn8st]

Um show espetacular !
Os "metais" sao protagonistas cada um no seu momento...fantástico o arranjo para este momento...arrepia, uma mistura de Jazz , muito animado...!

[@slugoz7709]

This is fun

[@fabiansilva1846]

espectacular

[@shirleyred2361]

FANTASTIC...EXCELLENT❤

[@dc4nc]

Awesome

[@MathuinSmith]

Yea Mike!! 🔥

[@JoeMo2K]

Nice

[@patrickanderson62]

2:19

[@patrickanderson62]

3:38

[@gchin482]

🫶🙏♥️🙏🫶