funkygrooveman (September 3, 2008 at 1:48 pm)

a Master of masters!:)!

0lfo (August 16, 2008 at 10:45 pm)

a master at work

gregoryusa1 (August 10, 2008 at 3:49 pm)

I evening during his break at Seattle's Jazz Alley some 18 or so years ago I observed Freddie just kicking back by himself chillin' so I approached him, thanked him for comin' to Seattle and I informed him how I'd admired him as a kid from the 'First Light' CTI days. We talked for about 10 minutes! Talk about being unselfish! He's not just a virtuoso trumpeteer, but a fabulous person. His words of wisdom to me that night were: You play the trumpet but you make love to the Flugelhorn.

bertinotti (July 4, 2008 at 10:51 pm)

Freddie. Saw him with a fat lip on Telegraph Ave, blood stained cuffs and a bolo tie where his heart was. America. Fold your hand and leave politely, we don't want no trouble.

cmusik (July 4, 2008 at 4:07 am)

Continued comment: This is fabulous example of a great jazz artist taking a standard tune and making it his own; not only the improvisation, but the head also. Only those with "ears to hear" and souls that understand what level this player is on will comment appropriately. I've heard alot from Freddie over the last 40 years, and this particular offering is one of his very best.

cmusik (July 4, 2008 at 4:06 am)

Freddie is an amazing improvisor. When he's busy...he's saying something...when he's reserved he's saying something. To say that he is too busy, is to admit that the critic has no ears for jazz improvisation. (Must be a wedding band player at the DAV Hall, or something). Every quick flurry line he played colored the solo just the way he intended...Can't you hear it...can't you tell?

thub88 (June 27, 2008 at 2:39 am)

love to see the same last names on here

musicguy1313 (June 25, 2008 at 2:22 am)

It was very very good. My only problem is that it was a bit busy for the song. Misty is a standard and sounds best when played very clean. I'm just not big on his interpretation of the song. He is an excellent player none the less.

Jestunes (June 22, 2008 at 9:55 pm)

What a jerk you are. Can't you read? Try again. I said "rare are those who strive be the best by starting on a cheap instrument." I put Charlie Parker as rare. If you would read more carefully instead of making stupid remarks maybe there would be more intellectual comments on here. And no I am not an instrument salesman or play in an orchestra. I play in a jazz band called "First Take" Pay no mind to this jerk artman182 I came here to make some positive feedback on starting to play as an adult.

artman182 (June 21, 2008 at 8:47 pm)

What a crock of shit. Charlie Parker recorded his "best" album with a plastic saxophone b/c he hocked his good one for smack. Another good one I've heard is that a person can fix their intonation by buying a "good" clarinet. It's all crap. The way a person gets good is by practicing, practicing and listening. This person is probably in instrument sales or plays in their local orchestra.