[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Jam Ophicleide!

[David Richoux]

Phil (and all)

A "West Coast Ophicleide Jazz Trio" is totally theoretical at this  
point - they are really difficult instruments to master. I have had  
mine for almost 20 years and while I don't spend a lot of time on it,  
I have sort of figured out how to play it, kinda! Jim O'Briant told me  
he was getting pretty good with his a few years ago, but I have not  
heard him play it lately.

For more info, a short discography, and pictures of the instrument:
http://www.contrabass.com/pages/ophicleide.html

and there is a beautiful solo recording by Nick Byrne:
http://www.ophicleide.com/  he really knows how to play!

There also is a group called The London Serpent Trio that has mastered  
both the Ophicleide and the preceding form of the instrument - The  
Serpent!
http://www.whitecottagewebsites.co.uk/lst  and a good sound clip:
http://www.whitecottagewebsites.co.uk/lst/wavs/foxtrot.wav

Dave Richoux

On Jan 19, 2009, at 12:26 PM, PHIL WILKING wrote:

> Please record the ophicleide consort concert (or indeed any antique  
> instruments), even if it's only a handheld recorder.
>
> Most of us have never heard one. I know I would give you $10 - $15  
> for a well made home-burned CD just to know what they sound like in  
> a real-life setting.
>
> Phil Wilking
>
> Those who would exchange freedom for
> security deserve neither freedom nor security.
>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Richoux" <tubaman at tubatoast.com 
>> >
>>>
>>> The sound output of an Ophicleide is not exactly great for this  
>>> sort  of thing, but it worked pretty well today. Maybe sometime he  
>>> will join  Jim O'Briant and me for a West Coast Ophicleide Jazz  
>>> Trio! (or Pete  Main will join us with his Sarrusophone! )
>>>