Josh Shpak | "INFANT EYES" | Dec. 2013

[@bruin4937]

You sound really good on your CarolBrass flugel, man. Keep up the good job.

[@NagyZsuzsanna58]

This is pure eargosm for me!

[@JeannieSargent]

Awesome!

[@marcussmith8670]

Dear Josh, that was mind blowing. someone commented you sound really good. I was taken back, you don't sound really good. You sound amazing. I will listen, to this cut, 10000 more times and then re comment. Thanks Josh. Regards Marcus.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

What a beautiful message to see! I will pass your wonderful words along to Josh, and I am sure he will be touched by them as well. 🤩

[@jazzartpoet]

Spectacular performance.

[@notlim1231]

Wayne Shorter would be proud!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

What a beautiful thing to say!!

[@aleasb]

I love what you do Josh, I try hard every day to sound good and you are a very good reference to me, thanks for the music brother!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Alejandro Sierra Wow, thank you so much. That means a lot to me! :-)

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Man Josh! That was smoky smooth! Super nice flugel playing! I know you are a young guy and many people will compare you with other great trumpet players, but I have got to tell you; You are your own man Josh! You have something special few trumpet players have; a style all "your" own! Keep it up buddy, I look forward to following your career! Thanks for posting!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you, this made my day 😀

[@pnojazz]

beautifully done Josh! Infant Eyes is one fine Shorter tune!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much....and I agree with you about the tune!!

[@snoopy_next_door]

such a BEAUTIFUL peformance. your tone makes me really sentimental(in a good way). cheers from Korea

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+주성엽 Thank you so much... :)

[@Roblsjg]

Buenisimo bro !

[@CarlyWaarly]

Was looking for a flugelhorn and your videos helped in selection, of course tone comes from an individual but the right tools help. Love your playing now some 5 years since. All the best.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much - really appreciate that, and I hope you found a horn that you will love.

[@bach2117]

very nice work, thanks

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you!

[@SlashnKashmir]

Carolbrass makes excellent brass. Great playing btw

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much!

[@StoilTerziyski]

Hi Josh, could you please share the Carol Brass model? Is it the Carol Brass CFL-6200-GSS-Bb-SL or different model? I'm really excited for the lovely warm tone!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much for your message and kind words. And, yes, that is the exact model number. It’s such a beautiful instrument to play. 😊

[@StoilTerziyski]

@@bigeyezzzzzzz If you don't mind what kind of Flugelhorn model you are using now? I'm asking because i want buy for me and was wondering from your experience.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

@@StoilTerziyski Hi there again - I am still using that exact same flugelhorn (CFL-6200-GSS-Bb-SLB). For me, it still sounds and plays better than any other flugel I’ve ever tried!

[@giovanniteot5907]

Cool

[@joaquinurruti2628]

Who wehere your teachers? Was, by any chance, Till Bronner one of them? I love those lines when your are rising the tension a the midle. Cheers!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Joaquin Urruti Thanks so much for your kind message!! I've never met Till Bronner, but I'm certainly a big fan of his!

[@jazzforJamie]

Nice play, Josh! Johnny D Bergh

[@malisong9632]

Really, the Flugel is your Instrument of first choice. And, you got Feeling for the Sound and Special voice of a Flugel. You have the chance to become a really great flugelhornist!

[@malisong9632]

Give us an Josh Shpak interpretation of 'Remember Cliffort' or 'Portrait of Jeannie'. Even easier, but much higher feeling Input, Blue Mitchell's "Missing You". I really looking Forward to hear that from you!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Mali Song Thanks so much for all of your thoughtful comments. I absolutely love playing flugelhorn, and I'll definitely get to those tunes you've suggested at some point. They are all extremely beautiful tunes, and I appreciate you sending your ideas!! Thanks again! :)

[@cjbcross]

Perfect Shorter tune for flugelhorn - well played...sensitive take.

[@norbi2777]

Hello ! First of all congratulations for wonderful interpretation of that standard. I want to buy this flugelhorn. Can you write for me sth. about this instrument ?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hello to you too, and thank you for your very kind words! Here is the information about my flugelhorn… Carolbrass Flugelhorn: CFL-6200-GSS-SLB Satin Lacquer Brushed The USA distributor is Doug Teeter, and he can be reached in California at [phone] and [phone], or his email address is: [e-mail] If you tell him I referred you, he will give you a less expensive price than normal! Or, if you prefer, you can buy this flugelhorn at many of the music stores around the USA or in other countries. Wishing you all the best!

[@norbi2777]

Thanks for your response, but can you tell me something as a player about playing on it ? What is the intonation like, maybe it have some defects, did you ever have problems with pistons etc.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Norbert Wardawy Ahhh, sorry - I didn't understand what you meant by "sth"in your first comment. So, to answer your question, I tried out nine different makes and models of flugelhorns when I was deciding which one I wanted, and this one clearly had the most beautiful sound, it played with the best intonation, and the valves are incredible. Frankly, I have never had any sorts of problems with it, and I love the way it feels and sounds. Of course, everybody has different likes and dislikes when it comes to musical instruments, so I suggest you try out several different brands and models so you can discover which one works best for you. Hope that helps!

[@funkybrass814]

Great sound. What kind of mouthpiece used you?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much! The mpc I'm using for flugel is one of the old original Jet Tone lightweight mouthpieces made by Bill Ratzenberger. I first fell in love with it when I played one that Mic Gillette has, and then I was given my own by Dave Grover.

[@souvenirdunice]

Great cover!!! Fantastic and sexy sound!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much!

[@FatsacksAllday]

i can here a little roy hargrove with this one

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Fatsacks Allday I wish!!