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Originally Posted by stonewallja
If I mentioned names likeAl Hirt, Gene Krupa, Woody Herman, Satchmo, Louie Belson, Lional Hampton, Count Basis to name a few would any one here know who I'm talking about. I loved big bands and small combos. I played the trumpet for 50 years. I pity people who haven't experience playing with a group. Well, it is what it is. Different stroke for different folks.
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Absolutely, I've seen Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Chase (major trumpet band, remember them?) in a high school auditorium. Along time ago, but just saw Maynard ferguson last year also. I too, have played trumpet for about 30 years. Great Musicians.