This was my favorite song and solo for jazz band in high school. During one of our tours one time , the guy playing the second trumpet solo after me tells me about 3 counts before he's supposed to take over that he can't play ( wasn't feeling well don't remember the specifics) so I had to completely ad-lib a whole second solo for myself. First truly spontaneous improvised solo I ever played on spot. And I still think it was my best. I wish I had a recording from that day. Was never really able to recreate that.
I had the privilege to play lead trumpet with him, while I was in college, when this album was released. He came and did a concert with our jazz band. He was and is an amazing musician.
I met Bill in 84, he played at our HS with the Martin HS and UTA bands. Didn't know he'd passed. He will be remembered... And I think he had a 1 second cameo in Being there
Played this last year (sophomore) as lead alto in my jazz band and this was every ones favorite to play because every one knew their part. A power house of a song that we played. It was even better because our school mascot was a tiger.
Our trumpet soloist is broken. I would like to buy another one.
The Trumpet Solo is by far the best Solo ever done for this Song
This was my favorite song and solo for jazz band in high school. During one of our tours one time , the guy playing the second trumpet solo after me tells me about 3 counts before he's supposed to take over that he can't play ( wasn't feeling well don't remember the specifics) so I had to completely ad-lib a whole second solo for myself. First truly spontaneous improvised solo I ever played on spot. And I still think it was my best. I wish I had a recording from that day. Was never really able to recreate that.
I had the privilege to play lead trumpet with him, while I was in college, when this album was released. He came and did a concert with our jazz band. He was and is an amazing musician.
whenever i think im getting good at the drums this song helps drag me back to reality
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to this 🤌
my favorite to play back in Jazz Band for sure
I wish jazz in general was more popular today, such unity within an ensemble to just make shit up and have fun making music.
Finally I get to hear the original version of this drum corps classic! WOW
I love the way this song moves and this is by far my favorite version.
In my High School Jazz band, My band director Mr. Harris has me solo all the time, and Bill Watrous has been a big inspiration since then.
Played this earlier this year, (middle school jazz band) was an amazing experience. The trumpets crushed it! We all did!
I had the honor of playing this AWESOME piece when I was in High School.
Just amazing......and 1975 ??? WOW !!!
This sure brings back some memories. Haven't heard this music or seen this album cover in 35 years.
I met Bill in 84, he played at our HS with the Martin HS and UTA bands. Didn't know he'd passed. He will be remembered... And I think he had a 1 second cameo in Being there
RIP Bill Watrous!
Played this last year (sophomore) as lead alto in my jazz band and this was every ones favorite to play because every one knew their part. A power house of a song that we played. It was even better because our school mascot was a tiger.
Such a good trumpet solo! i can always appreciate Bill, but Dang!
This... this piece is so smooth and energetic; I love it!