When I was in high school, Lynn was my teacher's idol as was Maynard. We're talking "Welcome Back Kotter" here. The music teacher had graduated from the school. Maynard was in town and played at a club called Grant's Cabin. The band went into the crowd and played "Hey Jude". Lynn was right behind me. My ears were ringing the rest of the night.
Jeff Franz now it’s the other way around, my teachers idolize others while myself in high school right now idolizes Maynard, Lynn, Allen Vitzutti and James Morrison.
@@eddievelez4723 Lynn monitors his channels and seems to appreciate personal memories. I've never personally met him, but he seems to be a kind and creative soul. Besides his music, he is great at landscape photographs.
Saw this live in southern California. I was a freshman in high school. My father took me. RIP Dad RIP Maynard As I recall Maynard was walking around the audience while he was playing.
Was this in 1974 in Pacific Beach? If so, I was on tour with them at the time. I had hooked up with their road manager in Phoenix and ended up married to him for a couple of years.
I will never forget the night I saw Maynard and the band at Berkley in Boston and when you played this tune... you Lynn stood right next to me in the audience during the call and response at the end... A memory of a life time! Simply awesome! THANK YOU
that's an awesome pic it had to be the thrill of a lifetime to share the mic with him today is his birthday thank you for keeping your part in his life alive
Nice, Lynn! Just a kid you were here. Thought I might've seen you perform with MF in Holland, Michigan, Winter of '77/'78 ("New Vintage"! I had the T-shirt until it was just shreds remaining!) I was blessed to see Maynard twice more in my lifetime, in Barrington, Illinois, 2003, and San Marcos, California, 2005. He still remains as my all-time favorite Jazz player and band leader. Keep posting! You're the most prolific former MF player I've seen so far.
Wish I had more photos.... In those days, there were no cellphones/internet, so everything was film and not nearly as accessible/convenient..... 47 years ago, almost half a century..... Haha....
@@lynn95441 I've had the opportunity to chat with a few dozen musicians who played in different MF bands and I have consistently come away with the same impression. They enjoyed their time in the band and they ALL had nothing but praise and affection for Maynard. While his music is a wonderful and enduring legacy, the quality of the men and musicians he helped create might even be a far greater one.
I figured out what I now call the MF Protocol, during marching band season in Chicago. My chops were sticking to the mouthpiece in the cold, so I decided to try playing dry..... To get a good sound, a number of things needed to change. Within 10 minutes, my previously squeaky high G turned into a roaring double C...... That's when the fun began.... :)
I got a case of chapped lips and the same thing happened to me. Playing outside in the cold. But we also know it's about airflow as well. My range changed in just a few minutes.
I just read this: www.trumpetplayersdirectory.com/trumpetplayerlynnnicholson.html I forgot you left the band at the end of '74. It looks like Maynard had the band going every single day in '74. The road ain't my cup 'o tea, either. Though I played alto & bari sax, scream trumpet is just so satisfying on a whole other level ;o)
Within a week on the band, Maynard realized my capabilities and potential, and started giving me various upper register things to play, including Pocahontas.... He gave me the bridge to Mac Park in about a week and a half..... He always encouraged me in every way. I was never competitive with Maynard, nor did I ever fail at anything I attempted, so he could trust me.... No squeaky high notes, but instead, a very close emulation of Maynard's sound and approach..... Maynard was my guru, and I was his disciple, always honoring him..... Still do, every time I pick up the horn..... No matter what I play, I always ask, "How would Maynard play this?"
Lynn Nicholson Thats beautiful Lynn, thank you for responding. I think you had the most bad ass career out of any trumpet player. I’d love to hear some stories of some of the crazy things you guys did on and off the bandstand.
@@oldironchops I'm pretty sure it was Lynn. It sounds like Lynn went up to double C, then E above that for a second, then down to the unison F above high C before releasing with the "little swoosh" or "kiss off" up to B natural.
Other trumpet players in unison: "I'm up high."
Lynn: "I think I'll hit the octave. Ok, one more octave."
Dogs: "You called?"
Lynn: "Oops. Too high."
When I was in high school, Lynn was my teacher's idol as was Maynard. We're talking "Welcome Back Kotter" here. The music teacher had graduated from the school. Maynard was in town and played at a club called Grant's Cabin. The band went into the crowd and played "Hey Jude". Lynn was right behind me. My ears were ringing the rest of the night.
Jeff Franz now it’s the other way around, my teachers idolize others while myself in high school right now idolizes Maynard, Lynn, Allen Vitzutti and James Morrison.
@@eddievelez4723 Lynn monitors his channels and seems to appreciate personal memories. I've never personally met him, but he seems to be a kind and creative soul. Besides his music, he is great at landscape photographs.
If that was around 1974 I saw him there too. I was lucky to get a ticket from someone who couldn't make it.
@@denniswinkler3241 yes it was 1974.
Can't get enough of screamers👏👏👏👏🍻
I remember the first Maynard concert my parents took me to when I was 14 in 1992!! And this was the song he ended with.
I remember those checked shirts!
Saw this live in southern California. I was a freshman in high school. My father took me. RIP Dad RIP Maynard As I recall Maynard was walking around the audience while he was playing.
Was this in 1974 in Pacific Beach? If so, I was on tour with them at the time. I had hooked up with their road manager in Phoenix and ended up married to him for a couple of years.
Still gives me Goose Bumps!
I will never forget the night I saw Maynard and the band at Berkley in Boston and when you played this tune... you Lynn stood right next to me in the audience during the call and response at the end... A memory of a life time! Simply awesome! THANK YOU
Thanks John.... Awesome times for sure..... :)
that's an awesome pic it had to be the thrill of a lifetime to share the mic with him today is his birthday thank you for keeping your part in his life alive
My pleasure..... :)
Beautiful.
Nice, Lynn! Just a kid you were here. Thought I might've seen you perform with MF in Holland, Michigan, Winter of '77/'78 ("New Vintage"! I had the T-shirt until it was just shreds remaining!) I was blessed to see Maynard twice more in my lifetime, in Barrington, Illinois, 2003, and San Marcos, California, 2005. He still remains as my all-time favorite Jazz player and band leader. Keep posting! You're the most prolific former MF player I've seen so far.
JazzandBluesHeritage one could argue Wayne Bergeron is more prolific (not to detract from Lynn)
I thank Paul McCartney for writing Hey Jude, but never listen to the Beatles version! It's usually always MF!!🤣 Thanks for sharing, Lynn.
Lynn ... if you have photographs from concerts and the road from your Maynard days I would love to see a slide show.
Wish I had more photos.... In those days, there were no cellphones/internet, so everything was film and not nearly as accessible/convenient..... 47 years ago, almost half a century..... Haha....
@@lynn95441 I've had the opportunity to chat with a few dozen musicians who played in different MF bands and I have consistently come away with the same impression. They enjoyed their time in the band and they ALL had nothing but praise and affection for Maynard. While his music is a wonderful and enduring legacy, the quality of the men and musicians he helped create might even be a far greater one.
Amazing
Lynn Nicholson,
Did high notes naturally come to you as a young brass player. Or is this a product of sheer will and hard work
I figured out what I now call the MF Protocol, during marching band season in Chicago. My chops were sticking to the mouthpiece in the cold, so I decided to try playing dry..... To get a good sound, a number of things needed to change. Within 10 minutes, my previously squeaky high G turned into a roaring double C...... That's when the fun began.... :)
I got a case of chapped lips and the same thing happened to me. Playing outside in the cold. But we also know it's about airflow as well. My range changed in just a few minutes.
Bravo Maestro!!!
Amazing !
Both fucking amazing!
You and Maynard 1975: goo.gl/photos/Q74ur6hQG93MAyQP7
1974.... :)
I just read this: www.trumpetplayersdirectory.com/trumpetplayerlynnnicholson.html I forgot you left the band at the end of '74. It looks like Maynard had the band going every single day in '74. The road ain't my cup 'o tea, either. Though I played alto & bari sax, scream trumpet is just so satisfying on a whole other level ;o)
Bravo Lynn!
do you have a full recording of this version of hey jude since i barely find live videos where youre playing live and need more
Hey Lynn. I have your interview fro Jazz Player Radio. How can I get it to you and is it ok to post it on TH-cam? Jake Sommers
Post it if you wish, and/or send it to me here.... lynn9544@gmail.com Thanks.
@@lynn95441 Sent!
This is a really bitchin' Hey Jude - out of this world performance, and good sound quality for the era. Do you happen to have the rest of the song?
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Haven't you the full clip? :)
How soon after you joined the band were you doin this kind of crazy stuff and did Maynard encourage the liberties? I’ve always been curious
Within a week on the band, Maynard realized my capabilities and potential, and started giving me various upper register things to play, including Pocahontas.... He gave me the bridge to Mac Park in about a week and a half..... He always encouraged me in every way. I was never competitive with Maynard, nor did I ever fail at anything I attempted, so he could trust me.... No squeaky high notes, but instead, a very close emulation of Maynard's sound and approach..... Maynard was my guru, and I was his disciple, always honoring him..... Still do, every time I pick up the horn..... No matter what I play, I always ask, "How would Maynard play this?"
Lynn Nicholson Thats beautiful Lynn, thank you for responding. I think you had the most bad ass career out of any trumpet player. I’d love to hear some stories of some of the crazy things you guys did on and off the bandstand.
@@lynn95441 Any particular reason you didnt participate in the reunion activities? Would have loved to see you play with Eric and Wayne.
@@matteowatteo1296 I was never invited..... That's fine, though, since my last trumpet gig was over 27 years ago.....
@@lynn95441 thanks for responding Lynn. I appreciate that. Appreciate your playing as well. Big fan.
kickin ass again
Still and always..... :)
LINN HAVE HIS MF HORN....TOO !!!
Lucky you.... Still in good shape or well worn?
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*Você sabe tocar HAVANA musicista Mary* ?
Riuscite a suonare l'Avana, signora Mary?
Pouvez-vous jouer à LA HAVANE ?
¿Puedes tocar la canción HAVANA, Mary?
Визжат, это не звук трубы.
Which gig was this?
Not sure, but sometime during the latter part of 1974..... :)
Was that you at 0:18 to 0:20? Who played that little swoosh about a sec later?
@@oldironchops I'm pretty sure it was Lynn. It sounds like Lynn went up to double C, then E above that for a second, then down to the unison F above high C before releasing with the "little swoosh" or "kiss off" up to B natural.
One of the Big Band charts that should never been written.......