If I was alone on an island with only one recording, this would be it. Needless to say, Doc always sounded great, no matter the equipment he was playing, but his sound on The Great Arrival was the ultimate. I told him that personally in 1987, and then he rummaged around in his trumpet case and pulled out the mouthpiece he was using here, and said, "maybe I should play this one again."
Most of the time when I click on a performance involving Doc Severinsen, Al Hirt, or Harry James, I hit the "Like" button within the first few seconds; as I did with this video. Thanks for posting!
That cut takes me back to 1972 in Lubbock when I brought the album home from TG&Y on my bicycle and listened to it in my bedroom in disbelief. I was 15 then, and it would be an understatement to say that it changed my life. I majored in music, went to L.A. and studied with Claude Gordon for years in hopes of making a living as a trumpet player, and eventually, giving up that dream, ended up a school music teacher.
@@billbryant1288 Big believers in music education at our house. Not only for the proven benefits to the brain and learning in general, but it can also help kids make it through that school day - like an oasis in the desert.
We have people in common I’m sure. Graduated from HS in L.A. 1979. Played trumpet in a phenomenal jazz program and my teacher was a great trumpet player but I never progressed beyond mediocre. He was a great teacher even for those who did not pursue music. Thank you for teaching!
Met Doc, Clark Terry and Tommy Newsonn at NBC Studies in the late 60's. Not only a great musician but a great person. Lots of great conversation and advice for a young and soon to be professional musician and music teacher
I know a few people who knew Doc in school. They say he was good even back then. Arlington is a small place. People here in the gorge still talk about him as if he was here just yesterday.
Thank you Ron for The Great Arrival. It was the first Doc Severinsen album I bought, in the summer of 1968, as I headed off to college. I've seen several live performances by Doc since -- even cutting a calculus class to attend one -- but nothing occupies that special place in my heart like The Great Arrival. Now, Ron, you are The Great Arrival. And I'm most grateful.
One of the finest performances, with the lovely trademark double C at the end too. The Great Arrival absolutely blew me away when Dad brought it home from the record store in 1968. It caused me to become serious on the trumpet, instead of just dubbing around.
The greatest trumpeter in the world - ever.
If I was alone on an island with only one recording, this would be it.
Needless to say, Doc always sounded great, no matter the equipment he was playing, but his sound on The Great Arrival was the ultimate. I told him that personally in 1987, and then he rummaged around in his trumpet case and pulled out the mouthpiece he was using here, and said, "maybe I should play this one again."
Most of the time when I click on a performance involving Doc Severinsen, Al Hirt, or Harry James, I hit the "Like" button within the first few seconds; as I did with this video. Thanks for posting!
This was one of the best sounding recordings Doc put out. Doc and the band were outstanding, but something about this recording sounded so good.
That cut takes me back to 1972 in Lubbock when I brought the album home from TG&Y on my bicycle and listened to it in my bedroom in disbelief. I was 15 then, and it would be an understatement to say that it changed my life. I majored in music, went to L.A. and studied with Claude Gordon for years in hopes of making a living as a trumpet player, and eventually, giving up that dream, ended up a school music teacher.
My son is in his 2nd year as an elementary school music teacher. It is a noble profession! Some of my own best school memories are from band.
@@brucekuehn4031 Thanks! Much appreciated!
@@billbryant1288 Big believers in music education at our house. Not only for the proven benefits to the brain and learning in general, but it can also help kids make it through that school day - like an oasis in the desert.
Living in Lubbock now and listening at 4: 00 am. Getting ready for the day. Ha. Love Doc !!
We have people in common I’m sure. Graduated from HS in L.A. 1979. Played trumpet in a phenomenal jazz program and my teacher was a great trumpet player but I never progressed beyond mediocre. He was a great teacher even for those who did not pursue music. Thank you for teaching!
Met Doc, Clark Terry and Tommy Newsonn at NBC Studies in the late 60's. Not only a great musician but a great person. Lots of great conversation and advice for a young and soon to be professional musician and music teacher
I know a few people who knew Doc in school. They say he was good even back then. Arlington is a small place. People here in the gorge still talk about him as if he was here just yesterday.
Love you Doc. You're a wild man player.
Thank you Ron for The Great Arrival. It was the first Doc Severinsen album I bought, in the summer of 1968, as I headed off to college. I've seen several live performances by Doc since -- even cutting a calculus class to attend one -- but nothing occupies that special place in my heart like The Great Arrival. Now, Ron, you are The Great Arrival. And I'm most grateful.
This is a master at work.
Technique.
Range.
And that TONE!
One of the finest performances, with the lovely trademark double C at the end too. The Great Arrival absolutely blew me away when Dad brought it home from the record store in 1968. It caused me to become serious on the trumpet, instead of just dubbing around.
Every note is precise
Doc é top, top, top.
This song has got it all
You can tell he has the chops just sitting there
Doc when he had chops
Well he had chops for 40 plus years after this as well.
And at 93 his chops are better than mine ever could have hoped to be!
He sure does sound extra potent here. That Getzen trumpet made in his name sure is a fantastic sounding horn.