[TPIN] Are Symphony Orchestras Today Too Loud?

[David Arndt]

Check out Warren Vache, if you haven't done so already.  

He plays with giutarist Vinnie Corrao on a regular bases, at a place called
Lana's in Clarke, NJ (Thursday evenings).  The quietest, most beautiful
stuff you've ever heard.  No special equipment, effects or schemes - he just
plays quietely to match the guitar - with no loss of energy or excitement.

Also listen to his CD "2Together" - Warren Vache (trumpet, cornet); Bill
Charlap (piano).  Same style. When listening to the CD, it's easy to forget
that there isn't a full rhythm section - because you get that effect, due to
the fact that the time, energy and harmonics are all there.  

- da


-----Original Message-----
From: tpin-bounces at tpin.okcu.edu [mailto:tpin-bounces at tpin.okcu.edu] On
Behalf Of Paul Kurtz
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 6:48 AM
To: tpin at tpin.okcu.edu
Subject: RE: [TPIN] Are Symphony Orchestras Today Too Loud?

William Graham hits an interesting point in terms of the introduction of the
electric guitar in the '40s. You think of people like Charlie Christian and
then think of today's players. Then, the question comes, where's the
trumpet's place in playing with and in contrast to an electric guitar. I
have a copy of Mendez's classics with Almeida and it's beautiful. I myself
have used a cup mute or played straight harmony with a guitar in combo work.
But, especially to you guys who do a lot of combo work, what are neat
alternatives of playing with guitars instead of just trading solos, 8s, 4s,
etc.? I think there are some. 
Paul Kurtz Jacksonville, FL


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