mikemckv (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Any info on the year of the concert?

Lotrompetista (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

5 starsno words

funkygrooveman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

a Master of masters!:)!

0lfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

a master at work

gregoryusa1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

love to see the same last names on here

musicguy1313 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 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.