Boss Brass 1980 CBC TV's "Jazz Canada"

[@juliobevacqua8698]

Excellent band thanks for posting

[@joelarson4385]

Ian's solo is soooo groovin. Wow! And Sam Noto is cookin his ass off!'

[@zenobardot]

6:00 Don Thompson's facility on bass is scary. I didn't know his technique was quite this astonishing, because he's got such good taste as a musician that I've never heard him go flashy just for the sake of showing he can. Here, his flash is perfect.

[@wilmothutson1140]

What a tight saxophone section note for note. Eugene Amaro was my idol when I played the tenor saxophone.

[@garyreber6119]

In the early eighties I brought the Boss Band to Redondo Beach to produce a live recording for Sony at Howard Ramsey's Concerts By The Sea, Fantastic musicians and band!

[@hswunno]

The guys in the band are grinning ear to ear during Don Thompson’s unbelievable bass solo!

[@petterk1945]

Sam noto❗️Arnie❗️❤️the band❤️❤️❤️❗️

[@davidwiebe886]

I love the vibe: everyone wearing whatever; they are there to play music - and top notch it is. No pretensions or "show". And the end just made me grin: When this amazing music is finished, "That's it!" Pack up and go. TV camera rolling - no narcissistic "leader" or "show host" to natter away mindlessly. It's done. Enjoy it with the impact on your memory. Priceless.

[@petersmith3968]

What a Band !!! Just superb. For me the greatest ever . Rob's gone but left us with a musical legacy second to none.

[@richardlopez46]

I have both of their Direct to Disc albums recorded in the 70's. And had the privilege of seeing them live in L.A. once. Awesome!

[@RealHeyMark]

Such a fantastically tight band!

[@hmengland4161]

Okay, here's the lineup of the Boss Brass on this occasion. Like any other group, there are times when substitutes replace --for one reason or another --regular members, and there are a couple here. The depth of talent in Toronto at this time was wonderful, and there was absolutely no drop in quality. The players ( in sections, L to R) were: Trumpets: Guido Basso, Sam Noto, Arnie Chykoski, Erich Traugott and Dave Woods. Trombones: Dave McMurdo, Ian McDougall, Bob Livingstone and Ron Hughes French Horns: Brad Warnaar, George Stimpson Reeds: Eugene Amaro, David Caldwell, PJ Perry, Pat LaBarbera and Gary Morgan Piano: Jimmy Dale Guitar: Peter Leitch Bass: Don Thompson Drums: Terry Clarke Percussion: Marty Morell Rob McConnell, valve trombone, composer, arranger, leader. The tune "Start With Mrs. Beanheart" was never recorded by the band for an album, I believe. This episode of the CBC-TV series was handed over to Rob as host, with the banter at the top with Guido Basso, who otherwise led the orchestra, which had many of the same top-rate musicians.

[@paultrotter8985]

Think it was bob brough on Bari sax.

[@hmengland4161]

Nope. Gary Morgan.@@paultrotter8985

[@ericdreizen1463]

I was right. It WAS Pat LaBarbera. And Peter Leitch in a rare occasion subbing for Ed Bickert.

[@bhsisthebest]

I love this band so much....

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Another amazing big band performance of one of my favourite composers.

[@joeheid2776]

Best Big Band, PERIOD!!!!!

[@mikegoggins9758]

The dam Big band in the land Also my favorite big band It doesn't get any better than this!

[@mikegoggins9758]

That should say The Best Dam Big Band in the Land?

[@juanpedromendozavazquez4187]

EXCELENTE SOLO DE BAJO

[@MrBassflute]

Wow. Stupendous. And my old big band conductor from university (UBC) Ian McDougall. Amazing.

[@jeffagopsowicz9505]

Excellent Ian

[@benoncambie]

Love the chatter during the credits

[@JohnTapscott1]

Terry Clarke is a top of the beat drummer (like Tony Williams with Miles) who makes the music sound like it's speeding up even when it's not. A very exciting style. Lots of subs in the band for this gig, esp. in the sax section, and it looks like Peter Leitch in for Ed Bickert.

[@wim0001tube]

The 100st like is mine :-). Great band, recorded many wonderful cd's. Thanks for posting!

[@jgjazzman]

Anyone else catch the bass player's quote from "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" in his solo ?! Such an amazing band !!!

[@johnescutia8751]

Wow thanks for sharing. What swing man!

[@mariejohnston9221]

my brother was Eugene Amaro on saxophone & flute

[@calgarywino]

My favorite big band ever, and in my opinion also the best of the best.

[@hcjenkinsMusic]

Love 'em Steve. Thanks

[@charliequinn160]

This is what happens when you do it RIGHT !!!!!

[@amirfasaad4752]

...NOTO Bene !

[@jeremypaul4116]

+that bass player was reading it down.

[@billbrennan]

Marty Morell on percussion!

[@jeremypaul4116]

Jazz drummers are the BEST drummers. They can play anything but prefer JAZZzzzz.

[@joyarcherbravin1476]

Guido :) Ian :) PJ :) Ernie P on Bass Trb

[@MrNflander]

That's actually Ron Hughes, not Ernie on bass trb.... Ron was the regular player for the first 15 years or so..

[@ericdreizen1463]

Pat LaBarbera in the saxophone section?

[@dhmclean]

You might be thinking of one of his brothers, both of whom are also accomplished musicians.

[@samkasjan217]

Arnie!

[@NBmusoman]

For me the BEST big band ever recorded have all the albums ..but nice to hear even the best mis read stuff 5.11 listen to the syncopated stabs snare drum and keys should be together ...keys are late ....... I know this inside out from the recording.......compare if you will but i am correct

[@Macy1ify]

NB - really ? So what ? With the multitudinous marvelicity happening here for a live performance this is really uber nit-picking on your part. These are human beings performing here - not machines !

[@stevenelson3540]

@@Macy1ify ditto!

[@jkorsrud]

That's kinda crazy.

[@brendenvarty3266]

Does anyone know where I can find this tv series (Jazz Canada) to watch, or purchase? I would like to find a specific episode. I searched the CBC but could only find a more recent series, "Phil Dwyer's Jazz Canada," which is decidedly not this. Many thanks.

[@PhilDwyer]

We try.

[@brendenvarty3266]

Phil Dwyer C.M. And more kudos to you! There’s just something special about this show. Great work you do in Canadian music!! Never heard a bad thing.

[@brendenvarty3266]

Phil Dwyer C.M. 😄

[@PhilDwyer]

@@brendenvarty3266 none taken. I'm 100% on board with you. This was an amazing era of superb musicians who were totally at the top of their game. They were playing so much, and playing together in all kinds of different groups, so the phrasing, pitch, concept, it's all there. I'm such a huge fan of Arnie I never get tired of listening to BB tracks of this vintage.

[@scottmelamerson4177]

Sam noto sloppy