A Little Minor Booze-Central Washington University Jazz Band 1

The Central Washington University Jazz Band 1, under the direction of Chris Bruya, performs Willie Maiden's "A Little Minor Booze" at the CWU 2016 Spring Quarter Jazz Night
Soloists:
Lucas Simpson-Alto Saxophone
Nick Conkle-Trumpet

[@brebmann]

Lucas Simpson, the sax soloist, went on to be on American Ninja Warrior around age 21, and is now a music teacher.

[@lennyappleton2840]

Website for this?

[@gispel7058]

Awsome....dis proving the band geek stereotype . That is all are not , however some wear the band geek label with pride . Was not a Ninja but was an Eagle Scout myself. In College I was Bass Trombone and remember playing this piece. Viva 1975.

[@nemo227]

June 19, 2020 and I just spent almost an hour previewing/"auditioning" more than a dozen youtube videos of other bands, both professional, semi-pro, college, high school, etc. This recording stands above the others in these categories: 1. Audio quality (balance, clarity, dynamics), 2. Arrangements, 3. Intro (best bass intro here), 4. section work, 5. solos. Damn, I like this version BETTER than Kenton's.

[@seanh9190]

Ditto on the last part

[@gispel7058]

Late great Dick Shearer would have been proud (maybe jealous) of this Trombone section

[@nemo227]

@@seanh9190 & @Tom Kochmann I'll bet that Stan Kenton and his trombone section + his whole band would have enjoyed this performance. BTW, the first instrument I took lessons with was the school's trombone, Lakeside, CA elementary school, about 1948. I had only a few lessons when they took away the trombone because they needed it for a boy who actually played in the school band. 😩 It's okay because now I have my own string bass and got PAID to play it in the fifties, sixties, seventies. 😁

[@part1cle137]

me too honestly. the first bone part is what won me my seat as lead and is super sentimental for me. my favorite kenton recording is the redlands university one but this one... this one beats it. for me the tempo is a big part too, its a little slower than the other recording but just has so much attitude. absolutely amazing.

[@nemo227]

@@part1cle137 I've concluded that band director, Chris Bruya, must be extraordinary because this band sounds like it's composed of virtuoso players but I don't think that is possible. Some teachers can bring out the maximum ability from students. He must be such a teacher. I looked him up on the internet and his accomplishments are extremely good. BTW, have you posted any of your performances on youtube?

[@nemo227]

A tune that opens with a walking bass always gets my attention. The bassist does a VERY nice job. VERY nice. His facial expressions suggest extreme nonchalance but his ears, brain, and hands get the job done perfectly. If I ever meet him I'd be happy to buy him a drink.

[@stefanalexanderlungu1503]

Is that a college kid or a balding middle aged man?

[@nemo227]

@@stefanalexanderlungu1503 🙂😐😎🤪😇 That's a very good question. I went to college with some balding middle aged men way back in the fifties/sixties and now I'm an OLD man but damn I LIKE this band.

[@pssydestroyrrgonzalez2325]

the sound of the bones give me chills. gives me so much nostalgia

[@nemo227]

Yes, indeed, a well-played trombone can give you a thrill. This is a VERY good college band.

[@joshuajames1720]

2:07 - I love how much the home boys behind are enjoying this. Amazing!

[@cactusthingsdaily7552]

Sam Howard is the teacher at my highschool, what a time to be alive

[@3rdsamdan]

As a Big Band Player and Arranger for over 50 years, I have to say this band shows great technical skill and swing feel for such young musicians. It's exciting to see/hear the great big band genre live on through our youth.

[@nemo227]

Kirk Schmidt . . . I've ALWAYS figured that arrangers were essential to the success of a tune. There have been tunes that didn't get much attention until a good arranger put all the parts together the best way, the correct way, the way that changed a so-so tune into a tune that got peoples attention.

[@nemo227]

Two years later and this just does NOT get old. The more you listen, the more things you hear; the beginning and ending of phrases, the little licks from the drummer, and much more.

[@sherwelthlangley]

Second trumpet is Hannah Mowry - who now directs the acclaimed Roosevelt HS jazz program in Seattle!

[@lennyappleton2840]

Man that trumpet solo was like the perfect antithesis to the sax solo before. It was like watching opposite but equal energies collide like yin and Yang or black and white. Damn you guys killed, award winning performances from each and every single one of you

[@radiokid2]

I remember playing in a little jazz mini-fest at the UW in 1967....Central came in wiped the floor with us!...they've always had a great tradition of fine bands. Gee that was 50 years ago!

[@legoblox01]

2:31 - 2:37 goddamn that's a good lick

[@JulianDiaz-Tpt]

Great performance. What a sound the band has and they swing like hell!! Congratulations.

[@williambaltz8194]

I’m still coming back to this years later. First heard this in highschool now in my senior year of college still blows me away.

[@JonathanGulyn]

THIS IS A COLLEGE BAND?!! THEYRE AMAZING!!

[@tracygallaway886]

Man what a tight jazz band! And the drummer..well he reminds me a lot of Jay Lawrence's drumming. Some real nice loose chops right there!!

[@davidmiles4753]

Very nice Trumpet solo....Great sound and style. Loved it …...

[@jimshelton115]

Great tight sound Willie would approve 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sdhastings]

Best performance of this tune I've ever heard,!!

[@jimshelton115]

Holy Artistry In Rhythm! Best College Band I’ve heard since a summer camp at IU. The kids worked with different groups split up , Stan wanted to keep Big Band music going I think his influence is playing in Band 1 here although I get tickled at Bryson ‘s body movements... did I spell his last right he’s knows how to keep it tight & together . These are College kids ? Hanna swings along with the soloists playing here , I heard her on Freckle Face 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Wil54b]

That sax growl is tight

[@robertbrooks1427]

I am from the Rochester, N.Y. and UofRochester, Eastman School of music under the leadership of Chuck Mangione. College jazz bands like this one keep the wonderful musical traditions of the big bands of the 40's.- 60's. Stan Kenton among the big music with lots of Trombone. X wife attended a music school in upstate N.Y. /Staying at the fraternity house one weekend and the two a.m. jam session of college students playing jazz.

[@gregoryboyer4846]

hey altoisto, GREAT note choices on that solo!

[@mangiaedorme2321]

Sr. Stan Kenton, muito obrigado por esse legado maravilhoso que ouço ha 60 anos!

[@ScratchySlide]

The lead bone sounds great.

[@AngelSusie57]

Outstanding. Reminds me of Kentons' arrangement.

[@larryshaver3568]

I couldn't have put it better!

[@nemo227]

Willie Maiden would be smiling.

[@magicmexican59]

Thats because it is LOL

[@theshoe21]

This piece is so good I think it should be as well known as things like Take the A Train.

[@roosterslime9430]

4:30 almost the lick

[@lennyappleton2840]

Ok, Who's up for a transcription of Alto mans solo?

[@stpd1957]

I love it

[@jamesroecker6436]

Trumpet solo was very good. This young guy move into the professional status? Sure qualified.

[@eastonpeter1242]

College kid,Lucas Simpson, amazing. Where is he now (2019)? How did he get to CWU? Great creativity....................

[@lucassimpson2448]

Hi Peter! Thanks for the comments. I have been performing on cruise ships for the last few years, heading out for another contract in a couple weeks! The jazz band is what drew me to CWU for sure 😊

[@daman7387]

lol the audience reaction at the end was quieter than I expected

[@daman7387]

Trumpet borrowing heavily from Art Blakey's moanin' I think - love it!

[@jimshelton115]

My comment “why are you playing the band ?” I don’t even know what m saying or to whom discard 😂

[@tylerdavis5894]

Bass bone at 5:47 tho

[@gispel7058]

Had the thrill of playing bass trombone in college my first year. 1975. We played this and I was always loving this tune....what a great part. Played lead trombone the next year. Wierd huh. Only started playing trombone my last two years of high school.

[@fsfdsdfdsfsdf]

Sweet stuff!

[@andersoncesarbaby3273]

Maravilha 😊😍 👏👏👏👏👏

[@nemo227]

Willie Maiden would be smiling, I'm sure of it.

[@Handle25433]

Cleannnnnnn

[@benbatres5855]

We play this song a little faster almost at 1.25x speed. This sounds good too though. Good job guys!

[@Justin-bn3pi]

ya'll some bad cats!!

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

great bone section and top band

[@gispel7058]

I'm sure the great Dick Shearer would agree. I know I do.!

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

@@gispel7058 of course but also any higher level trombone player most certainly would and i'm pretty sure it would be unanimous among all the bone family as well ;)

[@gispel7058]

@@jeanpierrecarpentier so I take it you are a fine trombone player as well. I only made it to a decent JC level in the mid 1970s. Played lead my second year there and bass/ Tuba my first year there.

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

I think it doesn't matter much what level we achieve personally. (i was a pro but who really could care) But for me the love of music and the love for the trombone itself somehow makes everybody playing it, my bone brothers :)

[@user-ym2vh3bb1z]

Yo can you please find out that Alto sax guy's setup? From what I can tell, it looks like he's using some sort of Yamaha, possibly a Custom Z and the mpc looks like a Diamond Beechler, but I can't find out what the ligature is. Thanks

[@blawrence1313]

Just your Average Fish it's a Yamaha horn (62 I think) with a Claude Lakey mp and their compass ligature.

[@user-ym2vh3bb1z]

blawrence1313 ay thanks for the quick response man

[@eastonpeter1242]

Again I am asking "Where is Lucas today in 2020?" Potential there to be like John Park.

[@isaacmera4758]

He also is now a music teacher

[@bahaazahlan5460]

Nice trumpets

[@carlobellagamba1709]

Fantastici

[@Cheesehuggerz]

5:27 pedal F!!!!

[@samdelong6708]

Good lead tpt too

[@hondarideralex]

Lead trumpet player is now at university of North Texas.

[@ClarkKvnt]

Bass is missing from the soloists list.

[@FlamingRain231]

Simp Drew Baddeley is his name

[@JazzBuff23]

Maybe there's hope for us yet.

[@jimshelton115]

What are you playing in in the band ?

[@jimshelton115]

College kids meet Willie Maiden --- wow great tight band really doing a great job , 1question was the bass player forced to do his part why the bored look 🤔

[@gispel7058]

Bass player just playing it cool man. That's the idea with jazz . probably helps to feel laid back.😎

[@garygould3492]

@@gispel7058 you nailed it. Not bored at all!!

[@gispel7058]

@@garygould3492 maybe he is good poker player too. I don't want to find out🤔

[@arminsteinke2301]

Dick Shearer sound on lead trombone. Bone player knows.

[@henrysparks5611]

Armin Steinke thanks man!

[@bradleyschmidt7190]

I personally would have used more slurpy slide vibrato since that's kinda what Dick Shearer was known for, but it still sounded awesome! The glissando into the high B flat was superb!

[@lord_pants]

I love how they're bobbing their heads, they're so into it, man. This is awesome!

[@jonathanmorrison112]

1:53

[@dfjt]

Hayden

[@jimshelton115]

Cool ok ...... listen too the band they’re are good ... but watch Hanna 😳😳😍😍

[@jimshelton115]

Cool ? Ok

[@jimshelton115]

Bass guy bored ?

[@jimshelton115]

Bass player bored ?

[@rontiemens2553]

Nah just cool.

[@toddcampbell5603]

I think he's confused since no one in the audience seems to be talking through his solo ...

[@junibriceno4190]

Lick. 2:23