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Bud Brisbois: Rocket Man - In Memoray of Bud Brisbois 1937-1978
ByBrisbois was one of those rare lead trumpeters who also had a flair for improvisation, soloed quite capably, and, according to Shew, even tried his hand at singing (only one example of which, "Love Handles," is included here). The seventeen selections cover a twentytwo year span from 195678 beginning with a performance of "Embraceable You" with the Denny Murphy Band in Minnesota and ending with two numbers recorded in '78 with the Lawrence University Studio Orchesta. The sound quality on most of them ranges from barely acceptable to downright dreadful (Bud apparently played wherever he could find some warm bodies and a bandstand) but when it isn't, as for example on "Rose Hips"recorded in 1973 with the U.S. Air Force's Airmen of Noteone can glimpse, however briefly, his awesome technique and power. The tracks set down at Wisconsin's Lawrence University in '78 show that Brisbois continued to play marvelously even in his final year.
What matters most about this recording is not the sound, or whether Brisbois' most memorable performances are included, but that someone bothered to remember and appreciate his exceptional artistry and to honor him by producing an album and dedicating it to his memory. Thanks, Kevin.
Track Listing
Embraceable you; Titan Suite; Danish Twist; Too Beautiful; Evening Star; Stray Horn; Unknown; Unknown; Hang on Sloopy; Latin Holiday; Rose Hips; Peter Gunn; Encore [Peter Gunn]; Love Handles; Shadow of Your smile; Where Am I Going?; Encore [Where Am I Going?]
Personnel
Bud Brisbois
trumpetBud Brisbois, trumpet, with various orchestras and smaller groups.
Album information
Title: Rocket Man - In Memoray of Bud Brisbois 1937-1978 | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Seeley Music Productions
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