Sy oliver live at carnegie hall, jul 6, 1974 at wolfgangs. Both men favored a lightly swinging, jazzish big band sound. Traveling the world on the seven seas, his duties include administrating, scheduling musicians, conducting, and performing. Details of the condition of the book are noted to the best of our ability. September 23, 1937 may 20, 2017 surrounded by his wife and daughters, bill passed away peacefully at home. He was known as the sentimental gentleman of swing because of his smoothtoned trombone playing. Warren covington trombone johnny guarnieri piano neal hefti trumpet peanuts hucko clarinet sy oliver vocals jimmy henderson trombone hugo loewenstern alto saxophone lynn roberts vocals bob bain guitar johnny amoroso trumpet,vocals george arus trombone sandy block bass buzz brauner alto saxophone,tenor saxophone jerry bruno bass.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Maurice jarre doesnt receive composer credit on usa prints. But warren covington s musical achievements span several decades before and after that, so i was proud to introduce him when he played a onenighter at the palace theater in canton, ohio in may 1986. What kind of fool am i trombone solo, with orchestra. I met bill in 1960, as a new member of warren covington s tommy dorsey orchestra. The first white musician to make an impact on jazz, he died from pneumonia aged 28. Its a bit bizarre to find an album called giant box in a small cardboard case, or as a download lacking physical form, but times change. November 19, 1905 november 26, 1956 was an american jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era. I think it was not mentioned before, but the great pianist alexis weissenberg died yesterday jan 8, 2012, aged 82 after severe illness. Trummy young, quentin jackson and the two most famous of all, bill harris and kai winding. My daughter has used if for solo and ensemble competition and for. This cd contains 2 successful cha cha style albums that brought fresh fans and praise for the orchestra. Originally written for clarinet, this bass trombone or tenor trombone solo is. So after the passing of dorsey, covington went to his.
The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. Covington performed with isham jones in 1939, and with the mitchell ayres and horace heidt bands in the early 1940s. He was active as a session musician, arranger, and bandleader throughout his career. Also, there was a gig as the james brown band in montreal. The tommy dorsey orchestra more tea for two cha chas 1959 a1 tea for two cha cha no. Stafford is heard here with the pied pipers track 1, 2, 9, 11, the gaslight singers track 12 and warren covington trombone and vocals on track 1 and 11. Billy rauch, dick noel, milt bernhardt, tommy pederson, warren covington and randy purcell. He studied trumpet under his dad, a tough classical music teacher and band leader. The concert opens with trombonist warren covington stepping forward to deliver the familiar notes of dorseys warmtoned theme, im getting sentimental over you, which segues smoothly into song of india, dorseys syncopated take on the rimskykorsakoff theme hindu song from the opera sadko. The tommy dorsey orchestra more tea for two cha chas 1959. The terrific trombone book of christmas carols treble clef.
Warren covington trombone, mgm studio orchestra, marty gold orchestra, joe leahy orchestra, bill snyder orchestra, joe reisman orchestra, dick jacobs orchestra, toots camarata orchestra, kermit leslie orchestra, freddy martin orchestra, philadelphia robin hood dell orchestra. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. And these are only the ones i know about on trumpet and trombone in the popular music field. Claude smith composed this rhapsody in 1971 for warren covington, an accomplished trombonist and leader of the tommy dorsey. His theme song was im getting sentimental over you. Bill played so well as a 2223 year old, that frequently warren entrusted him to lead the band and play the dorsey. Shop and buy trombone or euphonium solos for worship sheet music. Warren covington and his orchestra warm and wonderful a1. Bill has outstanding training and credentials, and he has fused his own style with clear influences from al grey, buster cooper, warren covington, and buddy morrow. Music books available for all exam grades and levels of bass clef trombone solo. He displays an extraordinary high range and great facility, particularly in the opening cadenza to the original title track, blues for cook.
Bloch symphony for trombone boismortier sonata in c major bolter arctic emanations bourgeois trombone concerto boutry capriccio bozza ballade. Warren covington and his orchestra golden trombones. Warren covington, trombone, and his orchestra three little words have you met miss jones. Cover shows wear and is completely torn down spine with rips and tears along seperation. Arrangements are provided by her husband paul weston track 210, 12, glenn osser track 1 and billy verplanck track 11. Bill gibson is a musical director for cunard cruise lines queen elizabeth, queen victoria and queen mary 2. Warren covington stepped into one of the most intimidating pair of shoes in show business when he took over the tommy dorsey orchestra in the late 1950s, following tommys death. But warren covingtons musical achievements span several decades before and after that, so i was. Claude smith composed this rhapsody in 1971 for warren covington, an accomplished trombonist and leader of the tommy dorsey orchestra. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Big band trombone, an album by warren covington on spotify. Warren covington august 7, 1921 august 24, 1999 was an american big band trombonist. Trombone or euphonium solos for worship by brant adams. Matt jordan trumpet band leader futurband publishing. Although the heyday of the big bands was already passed, dorsey was widely considered a peerless master of the trombone. Warren covington the tipsy trombone takin it slow decca usa 31525. The brass herald, philip briggs brass festivals ltd. The toy trombone for trombone quartet and band warren covington. Just for brass showcases trombones, parts, accessories and sheet music for trombone players, teachers and band leaders, shop online now.
Concert and contest collection for trombone solo book only series. Warren covington was a good trombone player and a good choice to lead the tommy dorsey orchestra after tds death in 1956. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rhapsody for trombone claude smith composed this rhapsody in 1971 for warren covington, an accomplished trombonist and leader of the tommy dorsey orchestra from 19581961. His technical skill on the trombone gave him renown among other musicians. Furthermore, an initial score by michel magne that had been commissioned by and recorded for roger vadim was discarded altogether. The tommy dorsey orchestra, warren covington tea for two. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from warren covington at the discogs marketplace. When don sebeskys grand musical statement on cti hit the marketplace in 1973, it came in a classicaltype record box, befitting the stature of the music. The company has pioneered the idea of the series and proudly includes series of such composers as prokofiev, tchaikovsky, parry, walton, grainger, berkeley and bridge.
Its all right with me trombone frank saracco, warren covington writtenby cole porter. Stella by starlight perfidia linda everythings coming up roses baby its cold outside stompin at the savoy stranger on the shore frere jacquescha cha youre the cream in my coffee johnson rag. The discipline helped matt to play first solo chair in all school bands, and after college, first chair with two concert bands. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Star dust soloist, trombone warren covington writtenby hoagy. Requiem associated musicians of greater new york local 802. Claude smith composed this rhapsody in 1971 for warren covington, an accomplished trombonist and leader of the tommy dorsey orchestra from 19581961. Bass trombone solo sheet music sheet music at jw pepper. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. It is not only the music but a piece of americana that most people do not even know about.
It represents a remarkably creative and challenging collaboration between. Warren covington warren covington, 78, a trombone player, arranger, studio musician and band leader, and an 802 member since 1941, died on aug. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Sepias zesty reissue of this important, campy cultural artifact adds another dozen tracks from covington s 1960 followup lp, more tea for two cha chas, which is distinguished by the inclusion of an occasional man, immortalized one year later by sultry julie london on her liberty album whatever julie wants. Sheet music solos for trombone or euphonium from brass wind publications. Online shopping for trombones brass from a great selection at books store. For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation, this bookcd package is an. Trombone solo sheet music sheet music at jw pepper. Covington, who was born in philadelphia, played early on with isham jones 1939, then with les brown in.
To take dorseys place in the spotlight for his trademark solos on tunes like song of india and. Quiet nights of quiet stars trombone solo, with jo stafford, vocal, readers digest, 1969. As musical director, he is in charge of the ships musicians including a string quartet, solo. I am pleased to offer these great and rare lps to you. George benson electric guitar, phil bodner flute, john frosk trumpet, phil bodner english horn, phil. He had matt playing operas by the age of nine years old.
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