Homework...

[tpeacockiii]

Go to YouTube and search for GRP All-Star big band. Listen, enjoy...

Also, I think Ernie Watts is the best example I've come across of someone playing "straight ahead" jazz that has complete and utter control of the altissimo register of the Sax. He uses it often and sounds amazing...

Comments

[uncle_marc]

Some of those are pretty incredible. Especially the 'Round Midnight and Sister Sadie videos. I was looking at the personnel list for that band and realize that I've met three people from the GRP All-Star Big Band. Arturo Sandoval, Bob Mintzer, and Russell Ferrante (pianist for the Yellowjackets). And you're right about Ernie Watts's altissimo chops. He's fucking solid. I've always respected his playing. There's no garbage.