Larry Kart Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Eleven septet arrangements from 1977, unheard until this was recorded 20 years later. Topnotch Holman writing, even more linear and transparent than usual thanks to the septet format. Highlights Include the almost impossibly extended solo lines from Saunders, and the Fontana-like work of trombonist Andy Martin. My only quibble is with the "chicken tenor" solos of Pete Christlieb, but some people like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Larry Kart said: Eleven septet arrangements from 1977, unheard until this was recorded 20 years later. Topnotch Holman writing, even more linear and transparent than usual thanks to the septet format. Highlights Include the almost impossibly extended solo lines from Saunders, and the Fontana-like work of trombonist Andy Martin. My only quibble is with the "chicken tenor" solos of Pete Christlieb, but some people like that. Yes, long a favorite. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 How do I know Carl Saunders? The name is familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted January 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Carl Saunders From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the musician. For the former football (soccer) player, see Carl Saunders (footballer). Carl Saunders (born August 2, 1942) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator who has performed with such luminaries as Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Bill Holman, Clare Fischer, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Tormé, and Paul Anka. Contents 1Career 2Discography 3References 4External links Career[edit] Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Saunder's first five years performing were mostly spent on the road. His uncle was trumpeter Bobby Sherwood, who was led the popular Sherwood Orchestra that had hits such as "Elks Parade" and "Sherwood's Forest." Saunders's mother Gail (Bobby's sister) sang for the Sherwood Orchestra and Stan Kenton. When Saunders was five, he and his mother settled in Los Angeles, living with his aunt Caroline and her husband, saxophonist Dave Pell. Saunders heard records by the Dave Pell Octet and was influenced by the style and phrasing of trumpeter Don Fagerquist.[1][2] Saunders began playing trumpet in the seventh grade and discovered that he had a natural ability, learning to play by ear without ever having lessons. He played in school bands, and after graduating from high school got a job with Stan Kenton's Orchestra. He auditioned for Kenton's band and was given a choice: wait for the first opening in the trumpet section or join the band the following week as a member of the mellophonium section. He chose the latter and spent much of 1961–62 on the road with Kenton. Saunders has said about the experience with the mellophonium band, "I was developing perfect pitch from playing the trumpet. However, once I joined Kenton to play the mellophone, my whole system got mixed up because the trumpet is in Bb and the mellophonium is in F, so needless to say my confidence in perfect pitch was shaken and I ended up with relative pitch."[3] After spending part of 1962 and 1963 traveling and playing drums with Bobby Sherwood's group, Saunders settled in Las Vegas where, over the next twenty years, he played lead trumpet while performing with Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra. He traveled as a lead player with Paul Anka and Robert Goulet and worked with Si Zentner, Harry James, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, and Charlie Barnet. In 1984, Saunders moved to Los Angeles where he was soon playing lead trumpet with Bill Holman's Orchestra. He has also worked with Supersax, the big bands of Bob Florence and Gerald Wilson, and the Phil Norman Tentet. In 1994, he became a member of the Dave Pell Octet (in Don Fagerquist's old chair). In addition, he is often heard at the head of his own groups. Discography[edit] 1995 Out of the Blue 2000 Eclecticism 2002 Be Bop Big Band 2003 Salute to Chet Baker 2004 The Carl Saunders Sextet: Live in Union Square 2004 Plays Henry Mancini 2005 Can You Dig Being Dug? 2007 The Lost Bill Holman Charts 2014 America 2020 Jazz Trumpet Carl Saunders Born August 2, 1942 (age 80) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Genres Jazz Instrument(s) Trumpet Relatives Bobby Sherwood (uncle) Dave Pell (uncle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Not as familiar as I had thought .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazztrain Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 I think I have an album of Mancini tunes that he and Phil Woods recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Some brilliant trumpet on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 19 hours ago, Larry Kart said: Eleven septet arrangements from 1977, unheard until this was recorded 20 years later. Topnotch Holman writing, even more linear and transparent than usual thanks to the septet format. Highlights Include the almost impossibly extended solo lines from Saunders, and the Fontana-like work of trombonist Andy Martin. My only quibble is with the "chicken tenor" solos of Pete Christlieb, but some people like that. A very good album. I am among those who like Pete Christlieb's tenor playing. Warne Marsh was also a fan of Christlieb. They recorded 2 albums together on Criss Cross, and I recall an interview with Marsh when he said he only liked 1 or 2 living tenor players, and Christlieb was one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 There's the Pete Christlieb solo(s) for the ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 '"puck-puck-paw" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzcorner Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 9:21 PM, Larry Kart said: Eleven septet arrangements from 1977, unheard until this was recorded 20 years later. Topnotch Holman writing, even more linear and transparent than usual thanks to the septet format. Highlights Include the almost impossibly extended solo lines from Saunders, and the Fontana-like work of trombonist Andy Martin. My only quibble is with the "chicken tenor" solos of Pete Christlieb, but some people like that. I am one of the people liking Pete Christliebs's tenorsax and ofcourse the rest of that CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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