construtivo (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

THANKS!!!

mikemckv (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Any info on the year of the concert?

Lotrompetista (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

5 starsno words

funkygrooveman (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

a Master of masters!:)!

0lfo (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

a master at work

gregoryusa1 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I evening during his break at Seattle's Jazz Alley some 18 or so years ago I observed Freddie just kicking back by himself chillin' so I approached him, thanked him for comin' to Seattle and I informed him how I'd admired him as a kid from the 'First Light' CTI days. We talked for about 10 minutes! Talk about being unselfish! He's not just a virtuoso trumpeteer, but a fabulous person. His words of wisdom to me that night were: You play the trumpet but you make love to the Flugelhorn.

bertinotti (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Freddie. Saw him with a fat lip on Telegraph Ave, blood stained cuffs and a bolo tie where his heart was. America. Fold your hand and leave politely, we don't want no trouble.

cmusik (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Continued comment: This is fabulous example of a great jazz artist taking a standard tune and making it his own; not only the improvisation, but the head also. Only those with "ears to hear" and souls that understand what level this player is on will comment appropriately. I've heard alot from Freddie over the last 40 years, and this particular offering is one of his very best.

cmusik (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Freddie is an amazing improvisor. When he's busy...he's saying something...when he's reserved he's saying something. To say that he is too busy, is to admit that the critic has no ears for jazz improvisation. (Must be a wedding band player at the DAV Hall, or something). Every quick flurry line he played colored the solo just the way he intended...Can't you hear it...can't you tell?

thub88 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

love to see the same last names on here