His lyrical lines, sensitivity, clarity, total control of the instrument, are only a small part of who Carl Fontana was as a musician. Wonderful to share the stage with him if only for one gig that I will always remember in Hilton Head, S.C. RIP dear Carl Fontana, your music is not lost, we will have it forever to hear.
I love Carl's playing, but can we take a second to appreciate the rest of the band as well? The horns in this create some of the darkest and most luscious chords I've ever heard come out of a big band, simply beautiful!
Had an honor to share the same stage with Carl for whole 4 years at the SANDS, playing over 2,500 "Danke Schoens" during these times with "WAYNE NEWTON". THE BAND WAS WONDERFUL. Wayne was the hottest item on the Strip, we could not even get arrested. Golden Seventies) We all miss you dear Carl, RIP our dear Friend.
One of the prettiest, most coherent and masterful solo I have ever heard. Every note makes sense, at the same time every phrase is an elegant surprise. A true master.
I love to watch his slide hand. He has a sizable mitt, but moves his large fingers with grace and no wasted movement. And then there’s his doodle tonguing! The combination makes him SO fast and yet he’s very smooth and relaxed. There was only one Carl Fontana!
Fab" trombone jazz master ! And lovely ,'' brush work " from drummer ' etc , - and" fab" brass work ( brass / sax section ) -cheers to you all , from -Wales , England. .
***** We had something like that at my high school jazz band :D In the solos the trumpets, tenor sax and trombones always included five or six notes from another song... Two of them actually did it in concert, discreetly. Anyways.
@@boomcrash The Band Leader is a friend of Don Menza and he gave a copy of the arrangement to him. I asked for a copy of it and was told that it`s not for sale and it goes to just friends.
Can’t get enough of his Luscious playing. He is a real master.
His lyrical lines, sensitivity, clarity, total control of the instrument, are only a small part of who Carl Fontana was as a musician. Wonderful to share the stage with him if only for one gig that I will always remember in Hilton Head, S.C. RIP dear Carl Fontana, your music is not lost, we will have it forever to hear.
Totally right!!
He was always chewing gum, when playing....
I love Carl's playing, but can we take a second to appreciate the rest of the band as well? The horns in this create some of the darkest and most luscious chords I've ever heard come out of a big band, simply beautiful!
You've got good taste
Fantastic trombone player... rates up in the top 10! Such a great player!
The ALWAYS elegant CF! My friend, my hero, my mentor. We all love you still, CF. Sleep well, my dear friend.....
Had an honor to share the same stage with Carl for whole 4 years at the SANDS,
playing over 2,500 "Danke Schoens" during these times with "WAYNE NEWTON".
THE BAND WAS WONDERFUL. Wayne was the hottest item on the Strip, we could not even get arrested. Golden Seventies)
We all miss you dear Carl, RIP our dear Friend.
Came to vegas to play bone a little late huh...
Love Carl’s playing. Nice “La Cucaracha” quote @ the beginning of his solo.
One of the prettiest, most coherent and masterful solo I have ever heard. Every note makes sense, at the same time every phrase is an elegant surprise. A true master.
The wonderful Carl Fontana WDR big band - front man Don Menza.
Great playing by a master.
Ain't nothin like a big band- unless it's a damn studio orchestra.
C'est difficile d'exprimer ce que l'on ressent : un grand bonheur , une profonde émotion, soliste et orchestre de rêve
This song should be played at every trombone conference and after, 10 minutes of reflection devoted to its deeper meaning.
I love to watch his slide hand. He has a sizable mitt, but moves his large fingers with grace and no wasted movement. And then there’s his doodle tonguing! The combination makes him SO fast and yet he’s very smooth and relaxed. There was only one Carl Fontana!
Agree, he is unbelievable!
One of the greatest ever!
Carl as only Carl can do! A legend.
Perfect!
If you feel it, you play it. And, you play it brilliantly...Gracias Car Fontana
Smooth like butter from a Peruvian mountain village
Lovely, mellow chords from this band to back a great soloist.
A great mind for great trombone playing .
Fab" trombone jazz master ! And lovely ,'' brush work " from drummer ' etc , - and" fab" brass work ( brass / sax section ) -cheers to you all , from -Wales , England. .
If only Carl could have played relaxed... Oy! He's the coolest.
The title of this song should serve as the slogan for all trombone players present and future.
Idk what you're talking about man😂
Fantastic listening
A LOVE CARL FOREVER THE BEST.
Great trombone player, cool and flexibility!!!
Happy birthday daddy ❤
Cool, plain and simple. Great tb scoring in the background.
Amazing!
So cool
“La Cucaracha” lick was nice
I would like this chart as well. Gotta love some Carl
It's Don Menza leading the band.
Only word I can think of is . . . AWSOME! I've heard several versions of this. I've even adopted it in some of my gigs. NOT, however, like Carl does.
Don mensa
Carl Fontana is playing King 2B !
Pre UMI, I hope!
Quoting la cucaracha (1:50) and jarabe tapatio (6:30) seamlessly is hilarious.
I'd like to know what Chris would consider better than average....
Gotta love 1:50 ... :D
*****
We had something like that at my high school jazz band :D
In the solos the trumpets, tenor sax and trombones always included five or six notes from another song... Two of them actually did it in concert, discreetly. Anyways.
Incredible trombonists exist, but, the true masters of their instrument have long passed. Prove me wrong!
Steve Davis,Michael Dease,Conrad Herwig,Robin etc
No one seems to know where to get this arrangement as of a few years ago, anyone find it? So good...!
Joan Monne has a nice arrangement: czcams.com/video/JelMOmQq83Q/video.html
Chandler Bing on bass!
In wich year was this concert?
Carl Fontana was made for this tune, and the tune was made for Carl. He was truly the Perry Como of the trombone!
Couldn't agree more. I think the song title represents the aspirations of trombone players everywhere.
Normally he played a Bach trombone... here... a King 2B... same tone quality.... who knows what gum he chewed? Maybe it helps...
Norman Smit ...Normanly, you mean.
I believe he normally played a Williams 6
We do this arrangment with the Wed Night rehearsal Band I play with. Except it`s done by a great Tenor Sax player,
Who is the publisher? I’d love to play this with my group.
@@boomcrash The Band Leader is a friend of Don Menza and he gave a copy of the arrangement to him. I asked for a copy of it
and was told that it`s not for sale and it goes to just friends.
the lick at 2:25
Was Rick Kiefer still in the trumpet section?
I am looking for this arrangement, would there be any way I could get a copy?
Where can I find this arrangement?!
Is it Joe on drums?
yes
Yup Joe LaBarbera.
1:51 la cucaraachaa
/watch?v=5TT50zC3T1g
I have to say, I like the other version better. This one's far too slow for my liking.
It's ok...Chris just does't have a clue. Probably a good guy...just clueless
Average at best..mainly sloppy
Let’s see a video of the jazz great “Chris Oney” playing. Oh right, it doesn’t exist and you’re a nobody.
You must be real good. I would love to hear your above average stuff.
Tosser