[Dixielandjazz] Some strangely enjoyable music-Charlie Suhor writes

[David Richoux]

Norm,

That is a rotary valve Flugelhorn or trumpet - in common use in Europe  
for well over 100 years. You might see them in some American symphonic  
orchestras, but much more likely in German style (polka) or Balkan  
brass bands.

There are a full range of horns in this style - I have a tiny pocket  
flugle, a Bass Trumpet and several "regular" size trumpets in my  
collection. They don't sound much different than piston valve trumpets  
(except for a bit of linkage clatter ;-)

Dave RIchoux
On Jun 24, 2009, at 12:12 PM, Norman Vickers wrote:

> To: DJML
> From:  Norman Vickers and Charlie Suhor
>
> This from jazz author/percussionist/ English prof Charlie Suhor,  
> Montgomery,
> AL.  Each video is approx 3 minutes.
> Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
>
> Question about the trumpeter in Raabe's band.  Special trumpet or just
> holding it sideways?
> See Charlie's comments and then enjoy the brief videos.
>
> I think Vince Giordono's Nighthawks might fit in same category which  
> Suhor
> mentions.  Glad that Karl Koenig's band is still active from time to  
> time.
> Karl was active early with the American Federation of Jazz Societies.
>
> Charlie isn't currently a DJML subscriber, but I have his permission  
> to post
> on the list.
>
> Norman Vickers
> Jazz Society of Pensacola
> Bringing Jazz to Central Gulf Coast since 1982
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21yzXbPGhWc
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKnXNiHzQkU
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