Bill Watrous - Tiger of San Pedro (1975)

[@martinmares3918]

The Trumpet Solo is by far the best Solo ever done for this Song

[@SMaxwell8907]

This was my favorite song and solo for jazz band in high school. During one of our tours one time , the guy playing the second trumpet solo after me tells me about 3 counts before he's supposed to take over that he can't play ( wasn't feeling well don't remember the specifics) so I had to completely ad-lib a whole second solo for myself. First truly spontaneous improvised solo I ever played on spot. And I still think it was my best. I wish I had a recording from that day. Was never really able to recreate that.

[@60march]

Steven Maxwell Wow... Kudos Dude

[@alonzocruz1575]

I remember last year at my end of school performance the drummer made up a 2 minute solo just for fun at the end of moondance

[@Bankable2790]

Truly badas haha. I played trumpet in my highschool jazz band and we LOVED this song. One of the classics!

[@umairfarrukh3948]

Steven Maxwell we played this for our marching band show and I had to to do the trumpet solo

[@jencongdon4032]

You were on tour with a jazz band and had never improved before? I guess everyone starts somewhere

[@mechanicali]

Our trumpet soloist is broken. I would like to buy another one.

[@JMJ3rd]

I had the privilege to play lead trumpet with him, while I was in college, when this album was released. He came and did a concert with our jazz band. He was and is an amazing musician.

[@georgejia2195]

poggers lmao

[@billybobby8060]

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to this 🤌

[@tubadude07]

I wish jazz in general was more popular today, such unity within an ensemble to just make shit up and have fun making music.

[@HiyoruMikiyazoya]

Gone and dead are the days of the smoky jazz dive bars. Now its a bunch of white kids with rich parents playing brand new horns no ones gonna touch after they graduate. There's no way to grow as a jazz musician today unless your parents have lots of money.

[@imacoolood]

@@HiyoruMikiyazoya I sometimes wish I had a brand new horn but the old saxes are still great.

[@thog9501]

@@HiyoruMikiyazoya What do you mean? If you live in even a partly urban area, you are sure to find some sort of community jazz program. There are plenty of jazz courses you can take in college. Just because it's not as popular doesn't mean it's not appreciated and studied.

[@HiyoruMikiyazoya]

@@thog9501 appreciated and studied are far removed from living and vibrant.

[@nicburrier1381]

@James Johnson. Look outside the US, in places like Italy and Japan. I draw great inspiration from these places. Jazz will never die 💯

[@kirasundberg9643]

whenever i think im getting good at the drums this song helps drag me back to reality

[@yoursenpai1973]

How's the drumming going?

[@whooooooooi]

Played this earlier this year, (middle school jazz band) was an amazing experience. The trumpets crushed it! We all did! #trombonist

[@popeyesailor9571]

Finally I get to hear the original version of this drum corps classic! WOW

[@joksal9108]

It’s not a “drum corps classic”.

[@roywillis2750]

Just amazing......and 1975 ??? WOW !!!

[@draculaque1396]

Roy Willis Well, music was the best back then. no doubt this was in the 70s

[@ThatTraderExodus]

In my High School Jazz band, My band director Mr. Harris has me solo all the time, and Bill Watrous has been a big inspiration since then.

[@kaibis3933]

Wait what school did you go to?

[@Lockyn]

my favorite to play back in Jazz Band for sure

[@marcoramirez7141]

I had the honor of playing this AWESOME piece when I was in High School. #trombonist

[@smeagolsessions7942]

RIP Bill Watrous!

[@SMaxwell8907]

I love the way this song moves and this is by far my favorite version.

[@gerozeal2410]

This... this piece is so smooth and energetic; I love it! Also for those who are anime watchers, is it me or does this piece sound like it can fit in Cowboy Bebop or Lupin III?

[@zavtparticles6828]

Gero Zeal definitely Bebop

[@briancollier3573]

Tank... One of the best songs ever

[@noncrediblecase341]

Can easily see Spike finesse some fools to this.

[@thtribs]

I met Bill in 84, he played at our HS with the Martin HS and UTA bands. Didn't know he'd passed. He will be remembered... And I think he had a 1 second cameo in Being there

[@cassandratodd6732]

I'm in color guard and my band played this song in a parade. When guard wasn't spinning, we were doing the cha-cha. This song is so fun to dance to

[@purnellknight5368]

How ?! 😭

[@muafenlor7015]

Played this last year (sophomore) as lead alto in my jazz band and this was every ones favorite to play because every one knew their part. A power house of a song that we played. It was even better because our school mascot was a tiger.

[@elanguntle2564]

Such a good trumpet solo! i can always appreciate Bill, but Dang!

[@frederickwiddowson]

This sure brings back some memories. Haven't heard this music or seen this album cover in 35 years.

[@trumpetguy6430]

this is one of my all time favorites and i am doing this song at my middle school jazz band!

[@rhgfvbthbvcbmm8161]

TrumpetGod64 I’m better

[@douglaslusky6052]

As a high school, Torrance, CA., I was awarded lessons to study with a man named Doug Inman, who played first bone for his "Refuge West" Orchestra. I think I saw them play at "The Baked Potato," sixteen years old, 1984. Wow oh wow!

[@you8eddy8tube]

Glad I was able to see this man perform a couple of years back. Definitely a legend RIP

[@crazysteve9390]

Some of the licks on the trumpet and trombone solos evoke Fourth Floor Walk-Up... and the last little bit of the trombone solo was adapted for the marching band version of this back in the eighties, I did it a bunch of times, neat

[@edpolk1262]

Danny Stiles. Saw him at the Concord Jazz Festival in 1977, with Herb Ellis, Nat Pierce, Monty Budwig, Frank Capp, and Carmen Leggio (pics) I have a cassette tape recording of Bill, with the Skyline College jazz band (CA) doing this number (1976). Plus, SPAIN, and FOURTH FLOOR WALKUP.

[@NarvanTorvi]

it`s amazing, that this kind of artists, can`t get anymore visitors? Some Idolls/BigBrother? ....no way! Not even a chair in orchestra!

[@benjamingruder4875]

This tune/arrangement continues to kick ass!!

[@camerontroscianiec5320]

I play this in my high school jazz band and this is the one piece I lose composure over, I slam the keyboard, it messes up a couple chords but it's worth it for the effect and rush. Incredible piece

[@pugpartyproductions9499]

Yo nice to see another pianist playing this piece for Jazz Band

[@Sydnium]

that solo on there is not the written solo and i have it in my school jazz band i also love this song so much the speed is discouraging but dont let it discourage you.

[@gjones0316]

Looked all over Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify etc before I thought to come here. This album is amazing, and there hasn’t been a trombonist with a smoother sound and technique! Brings back memories of high school jazz band for sure

[@toastyshark7033]

Currently playing this piece in jazz band. It’s my favorite out of all of them. Very smooth and energetic

[@williammesser6064]

Saw him live many times with big bands or small quartets. Always an amazing show. Truly one of the all time trombonists of our time!

[@IsaiahKJ]

My dad put me one this like 2-3 years ago lol his animated ass love acting out the solos when he was driving

[@kevinray1561]

I miss playing this song in Band !

[@drewdarling858]

I remember playing this on first chair trombone last year

[@mikudubskasai8725]

Trombone solo whoop whoop!

[@braidensutton7777]

we are playing this in our jazz band great song

[@456conner]

nice me to

[@Sydnium]

ya me too

[@mellowsclashvids6297]

Same

[@gy5938]

Bill watrous made me feel like changing my instrument from tuba to trombone.

[@renesoto-pintor2916]

RIP MR. WATROUS!!! You will be sorely missed.

[@dylangatenby9928]

Wonderful chart. Beautiful.

[@davidmagalhaes2884]

RIP Bill Watrous

[@cheekypanduh2892]

I'm doing this song in my middle school jazz band with a bunch of 8th graders (I'm in 6th)... Even I didn't know they could get that sweaty...

[@JITIY8123]

Rest in peace

[@joksal9108]

RIP Bill-a trombone giant.

[@Sebasofftheboat]

I've been playing this in my 8th grade jazz band

[@robertalbright7742]

Playing this for jazz band. I am the drummer in case anybody is wondering. This Latin grove is dificult to master.

[@edersilva6244]

Um dia vou chegar lá em nome de Jesus, me dedicando estudando pq na bíblia diz esforça te que eu te ajudarei...Bill Watrous é um gênio!

[@jacobtrue1267]

I had the pleasure of meeting you at a clinic you gave at blue lake fine arts camp in Michigan , in which you signed the back of my shirt . I thought you were amazing . The story of your first trombone when there was a dent in fourth position, but it was OK because your arm couldn't reach further anyways .

[@JazzSoulGirl]

Brilliant jazz dance tune

[@SMaxwell8907]

And Dan Stiles was a monster on the trumpet.

[@renaissancejuan]

It's like....damn. That fucking end though! Seriously. He's actually buzzing that shit. Like that really imho must be the limit of trombone playing. I can't see how anyone could do that ending blitzkrieg of notes faster with true buzzing not singing. I just....don't really see it. What a fucking beast I swear

[@SonicBoomC98]

I need to find more music like this for my band to play

[@colefarlow1339]

what a nice sounding group! such warm consistencies!!

[@60march]

I think this is technically not too testing but the speed they rip through at is insane....

[@ParanoiaKeepsMeWake]

I dunno man. Some of those trumpet shots, especially lead... Like how many lines do you have to do for that shit? (From a collegiate lead player)

[@jazzlover10000]

Saw this guy and his band twice in my teens. Ruined jazz for me. His band was so good and nothing else could ever make the cut for me after that.

[@alyssalee942]

Our middle school jazz group played this for contest and got a 1. Such an excellent tune!

[@thtribs]

Still awesome

[@flamingmangoe]

WHO WAS DA TRUMPET SOLOIST I NEED TO KNOW

[@ect893]

A guy named Danny Stiles (1932-97). He's also featured on Gerry Mulligan's Concert Big Band recordings and a number of the funkier Woody Herman albums. A real fine and exciting soloist!

[@The22on]

that is one of the best trumpet solos i have ever heard! so clean, fast, and 'saying something', not just notes. absolutely love it.

[@thtribs]

Def not Dean Pratt

[@ThatTraderExodus]

Awesome!

[@BrunoGebarski]

There are two albums from the Manhattan Wilde Refuge made by Watrous and Danny Stile! These albums changed my musical life forever and Bill (William) Watrous is a very special musician with an incredible mastery of the trombone! The classical teachers in France did not even mention his name because they were so far behind although classical in their expertise. Bill Watrous, Carl Fontana, Urbie Green, Frank Rosolino, Phil Wilson, Jigg Wigham were and still are some of the best trombone players in the world.

[@blindblackpianist]

Stiles, not Style.

[@BrunoGebarski]

Thank you Will for correcting my spelling: I should know better since I have the original album :-) Stiles!

[@BrunoGebarski]

Thanks for pointing out the spelling mistake Will: I corrected it (better late than never)

[@johndenning9230]

Billy, how the fuck did you hit that high D???? Imposable! Kudos. Gracias. De man!!! JD

[@auroradarienzo]

.......

[@TheMickDale]

This song makes me want to do cocaine and cheat on my taxes

[@mental_breakdance7227]

Anyone else hear that piano riff at the beginning? sound like a lick lol

[@stevenpaddock5863]

Anyone know where I can get this solo? I'd greatly appreciate it.

[@timbloxrox1]

Using this as my solo for band and improving a bit :3

[@timbloxrox1]

Because I'm the 1st chair jazz trumpet and we're playing dis

[@timbloxrox1]

Because I'm the 1st chair jazz trumpet and we're playing dis

[@gtafan110010]

Yeah.. i can't drum this at this speed X_X, nope, just nope

[@ikerlosada5562]

You’re not the only one lol

[@rylandcook5301]

im not here because of jazz band, i just love bill watrous lol

[@TheoneandonlyAgentK]

Dis is faure

[@seedemon1]

Got me dancing round my room @ work @ 08:43. WICKED TRACK......

[@mikeromano2219]

by john labarbera

[@sonicandhalo]

Where was drum solo

[@Nubbt]

0:08 FUnni

[@jaymizell8894]

Funny from city of angels is a good next

[@vickey3939]

Jsu trumpets anybody???

[@kalanihayden]

vickey3939 brought me here😂

[@TheLychie]

sounds like a WHIPLASH song WHIPLASH 2 HERE WE GO ... except with instrument solo lol

[@jaymizell8894]

Funny

[@johnathanjohnson926]

what key is it in

[@LeChosenOne123456]

all of them

[@Sydnium]

LeChosenOne123456 i am pretty sure it is only sharp but it might be ;)

[@phillyons8531]

The key of F Mother.

[@speks.shortcut]

I thought I was playing it fast in jazz band (we are learning it) but nope.. nope...

[@iCr4z13]

i remember playing this in preschool easiest song ever.... every comment here. noone gives a fuck

[@keithk.3963]

Nail head… meet hammer. 🤣

[@tcperez8769]

this kind of sounds like its from cuphead

[@swissidol8403]

this is just a song from cowboy bebop lmao

[@edwardjones1045]

This song came out in 1975 Cowboy Bebop was released 23 years later in 1998