Herb is such a gracious man. Most guys who have top billing playing trumpet have too much ego to let another guy as talented as Bob Findley shine like that. The playing and the civility impress me.
Thanks for posting... your Dad is one of the most innovative trumpeters of all time... truly one of a kind. I had the fortune to study with him in the early '90's.
Herb is an incredibly kind, humble, and generous soul, who truly 'gives a s***' about art and music, has donated a fair bit of his fortunes to paving the way forward in music education and a true gentleman, Through and through, full stop.
@@scottfindley1345 Thank you for sharing Scott. I have seen Bob at a few ITG conferences since then but am so incredibly thankful for his help setting me up as a young kid in central Maine way back when!
I saw Herb Alpert and TJB 1976 in Vancouver--the Coney Island tour. My first concert ever. I give Herb credit for hiring a superstar soloist on trumpet in Bob Findley....that took stones. But Herb is a brilliant stylist, no question, so I guess he wasn't too worried....Anyways seeing these two guys nail Zorba live, flawlessly, in their white suits was awesome. Unforgettable performance, that night. I think that 74-76 period might've been Herb's most creative stuff...it all sounds amazing, still.
Gosh, I can echo pretty much everything you wrote here… except I saw Herb on the Coney Island tour in Chicago! (And it was my second concert ever- the first was seeing Herb at Arlington Park in ‘68.) And the Coney/You Smile era is terribly unheralded. (They discuss it for- what- 50 seconds in the documentary.) My two favorite TJB albums.
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One of the most spectacular trumpet solos was your Dad's solo with the TJB on "Carmine" (for Carmine Caruso, who Bob and Herb studied with). I know this was on one of the TV specials (possibly this one). I'd love to see that posted.
I have a few chuck findley recordings and this is my first vid of Bob although i heard he played trumpet as well. I must say he might be on the same level as Chuck but boy that chuck's sound is so amazing. I wonder how the two brothers compare up to each other cuz i know they are both killer players.
I would say Chuck, my uncle - would be more the in--your-face off the richter style bravado, where Bob (my dear old man) more the smooth and controlled silkey delivery... I still call him 'cool daddy smooth' to this day.. lol. I try not to compare musicianship but they are both incredible players and people. To know them is to love them.
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This was not on the Muppets Show. This was actually billed as the 4th Tijuana Brass TV Special and was filmed at Pinewood Studios outside London in 1974. Bob Findley stole the show in this rendition of Panama composed by Julius Wechter in 1968.
Bob now playS with the James Last Orchestra. Had the pleasure of Bob's company during the latest James Last UK tour. Nice fella...and a great musician....but the hair is a 'little' bit more grey !!! Andrew UK
isn't that chuck findley. My high school did a concert and he came and played a few songs with us. That was in 2004. He was old, but he hasn't lost any of his skill, or talent on the trumpet. Awsome video.
I'd still say that your father was an artist. Just because Herb wrote the music, doesn't make what your dad did here in this vid anything less than art. He was plainly expressing himself.
In retrospect, and on learning a little bit more about the expressiveness potential of the trumpet, today's me agrees wholeheartedly. For me this is a masterpeice of a solo.. but I have to say that, Im his kid :)
well, your old man sure kicks butt on this one... ain't nothing "pure cheese" about this track, the problem is that the music of today has spiralled down into the abyss of mediocrity, most music today couldn't touch an effort like this
Brass sections do not get any better than the Academy Awards orchestra. Was it Baptist, Findley, Bergeron and Luening? I know George Graham used to do it before Wayne. I once had the honor of playing second to your uncle Chuck. By the end of the concert my sound was breaking up trying to keep up with him on the bows music, when the chart had us alternating playing lead for eight bars. He's ferocious.
I don't dispute what you say. It's just a fact that Bobby Findley is one of the best trumpet players in the world for all around playing, and Herb is not.
Exactly how am I underestimating Herb? What do arranging, producing and owning your own record company have to do with playing trumpet. You missed my point entirely. Herb is a great musician but just not much of a trumpet player. All trumpet players know that. It's not an insult.
Always nice to see a master at work.
Good grief how much talent can one family have? Bob's solo was tastefully done and his sound was great. Need to hear more of his stuff.
Some great trumpet chops on display by Bob Findley!
Herb is such a gracious man. Most guys who have top billing playing trumpet have too much ego to let another guy as talented as Bob Findley shine like that. The playing and the civility impress me.
Thanks for posting... your Dad is one of the most innovative trumpeters of all time... truly one of a kind. I had the fortune to study with him in the early '90's.
Herb was very generous to share solo space with a trumpet player who was ten times as good as he was.
Herb is an incredibly kind, humble, and generous soul, who truly 'gives a s***' about art and music, has donated a fair bit of his fortunes to paving the way forward in music education and a true gentleman, Through and through, full stop.
suchj masterfulness and yet it flows through em so naturally...I can only hope to obtain that level of skill lol
Any body who knows anything about trumpet playing knows he smashed it .. incredible
What a badass performance, love ya Bobby!
Bringin' it! That's the stuff!
Bob was my first trumpet teacher at the Maine Jazz Camp and I can't tell you how much I owe him. Bob, you ROCK! ...bows... Awesome vid.
Im gonna pass this one along to him, I dont think I can express in words how much this message will mean to him.
@@scottfindley1345 Thank you for sharing Scott. I have seen Bob at a few ITG conferences since then but am so incredibly thankful for his help setting me up as a young kid in central Maine way back when!
I saw Herb Alpert and TJB 1976 in Vancouver--the Coney Island tour. My first concert ever. I give Herb credit for hiring a superstar soloist on trumpet in Bob Findley....that took stones. But Herb is a brilliant stylist, no question, so I guess he wasn't too worried....Anyways seeing these two guys nail Zorba live, flawlessly, in their white suits was awesome. Unforgettable performance, that night. I think that 74-76 period might've been Herb's most creative stuff...it all sounds amazing, still.
Gosh, I can echo pretty much everything you wrote here… except I saw Herb on the Coney Island tour in Chicago! (And it was my second concert ever- the first was seeing Herb at Arlington Park in ‘68.) And the Coney/You Smile era is terribly unheralded. (They discuss it for- what- 50 seconds in the documentary.) My two favorite TJB albums.
One of the most amazing trumpet players I've ever heard... he's in a musical trance!
Hey, I know guy! Lol Hey Chris very kind words. How are things?
Come on BOB!!!! Let’s go! - this is Paul G
I communicated briefly with your dad re: his method book, which I love. Big huge fan of your dad and your uncle and what a great solo. Very ARTFUL.
In a genre of music that is not my favourite, that Mr. Findley was excellent. Truly.
Chuck Findley - great!!
Are you kidding me ,these guys kick the shit out the crap being played today.
How many young boys took up trumpet because of HA and the TJB!
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Love it!
Bob goes where Herd can't. Herb made a wise choice for a sideman.
One of the most spectacular trumpet solos was your Dad's solo with the TJB on "Carmine" (for Carmine Caruso, who Bob and Herb studied with). I know this was on one of the TV specials (possibly this one). I'd love to see that posted.
If I can find it I certainly will!
Very nice and very funny! XD
I have a few chuck findley recordings and this is my first vid of Bob although i heard he played trumpet as well. I must say he might be on the same level as Chuck but boy that chuck's sound is so amazing. I wonder how the two brothers compare up to each other cuz i know they are both killer players.
I would say Chuck, my uncle - would be more the in--your-face off the richter style bravado, where Bob (my dear old man) more the smooth and controlled silkey delivery... I still call him 'cool daddy smooth' to this day.. lol. I try not to compare musicianship but they are both incredible players and people. To know them is to love them.
HERB ALPERT GENIUSZ WŚRÓD GENIUSZY SUPERKREATOR INNOWATOR REWELACYJNY FANTASTYCZNY ARTYSTA GENIUSZ GENIUSZ CHOPIN TRĄBKI INNOWATOR REWELACYJNY KLASA STYL CHARYZMA WIELKA INDYWIDUALNOSC SWIATOWY FORMAT
This was not on the Muppets Show. This was actually billed as the 4th Tijuana Brass TV Special and was filmed at Pinewood Studios outside London in 1974. Bob Findley stole the show in this rendition of Panama composed by Julius Wechter in 1968.
Thank you for the clarity Bill I dont think even Bob (my pops) was aware of that.. lol. It does have muppets in it though! and the TJB.
I like that interesting story, nissua.
Art Farmer didn't recognize Herb Alpert. Hmmm.
Could it have been professional envy I wonder?
Wow, TJB really sound good live! I'm just beginning to listen to them live as this instead of their recordings.
Bob now playS with the James Last Orchestra. Had the pleasure of Bob's company during the latest James Last UK tour. Nice fella...and a great musician....but the hair is a 'little' bit more grey !!! Andrew UK
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needs more cowbell! I gotta have more cowbell!
С У П Е Р !!!! 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺
isn't that chuck findley. My high school did a concert and he came and played a few songs with us. That was in 2004. He was old, but he hasn't lost any of his skill, or talent on the trumpet. Awsome video.
Bobl is his brother here, they both are great.
I'd still say that your father was an artist. Just because Herb wrote the music, doesn't make what your dad did here in this vid anything less than art. He was plainly expressing himself.
In retrospect, and on learning a little bit more about the expressiveness potential of the trumpet, today's me agrees wholeheartedly. For me this is a masterpeice of a solo.. but I have to say that, Im his kid :)
well, your old man sure kicks butt on this one... ain't nothing "pure cheese" about this track, the problem is that the music of today has spiralled down into the abyss of mediocrity, most music today couldn't touch an effort like this
No arguements here. Did I say pure cheese? I should have had my head examined. This shti holds up.
wow, its gotta be in their blood. haha. Only with natural talent, plus tons of hours of practice can you get such awesome trumpet players.
I stand corrected.
Brass sections do not get any better than the Academy Awards orchestra. Was it Baptist, Findley, Bergeron and Luening? I know George Graham used to do it before Wayne.
I once had the honor of playing second to your uncle Chuck. By the end of the concert my sound was breaking up trying to keep up with him on the bows music, when the chart had us alternating playing lead for eight bars. He's ferocious.
Why didn't you post the whole thing?
What's the name of this song? It's so smooth to listen to
I don't dispute what you say. It's just a fact that Bobby Findley is one of the best trumpet players in the world for all around playing, and Herb is not.
Did someone say QUAALUDES?
sick , sick , sick
Exactly how am I underestimating Herb? What do arranging, producing and owning your own record company have to do with playing trumpet. You missed my point entirely. Herb is a great musician but just not much of a trumpet player. All trumpet players know that. It's not an insult.
Mr. Bob Evans looks pretty tipsy..
The 70s- so bad nobody remembers how bad they were.
BS...
Think you meant to say incredibly awesome?