"Cherokee" Airmen of Note

Recorded 3/19/2016
Arr: Alan Baylock

[@thedude9001]

This is one of the recordings of all time

[@BEAN.MACHINE]

Honestly one of the comments I've read all day 😂

[@itsamusicthing]

@@BEAN.MACHINE Honestly one of the replies I've read in a time

[@dfrauu]

this is literally the comment I've ever read

[@breeze_j]

These are really some of the guys I’ve seen playing instruments

[@dailyblankscreen7938]

That trumpet player is the trumpet player of all time

[@epiyiyo]

The arrangements, first they are conceived in the brain ... then they are written and finally executed. Mr. Alan Baylock, should be considered ... GENIOUS !!

[@rcskyrim235]

The 1st trumpet is God level

[@ecarohh]

so is second

[@tromboneJTS]

I think the trumpets sound best as as an ensemble rather than as soloists in the lower-middle register.

[@masonklein]

Thomas what?

[@tromboneJTS]

@@masonklein I liked the ensemble passages. I thought they were more enjoyable than some of the solo passages.

[@rehanahmed946]

Watch the One'O Clock one, it is so much better.

[@Avaroah]

2:58 middle trombonist flipping us off

[@joshk2346]

Trumpet four Flugel solo love to see it

[@BarryArgyle]

The band all together was genius and beautifully in tune.

[@fhgfgfdgbfdgeastrops-dh4ui]

Listen to this almost every day

[@stevencraven4897]

Drummer is a friend - (grew up here where I live)

[@NancyR3454]

And to think they intend to drastically cut the budget for our military bands.

[@jacobruiz97]

It's a shame we didn't get to hear any of the trombones solo.

[@richardgordon8110]

YES SCREAMING IS IMPORTANT BUT SO IS TASTEFUL IMPROV.

[@docame1]

I disagree about the screaming. Musicality is boss!

[@MrJacobs55]

One of the best I have heard so far

[@lemmy4990]

Have you heard the other Cherokee recording by airmen of note?

[@jimharkel9463]

Just think folks.AON has ,for over 50 years ,been the finest band in the land.

[@GaryMCurran]

Jim, while I love the Airmen of Note, I can't endorse your statement that they are the finest in the land. There's a LOT of competition for them, some of it coming from North Texas, and the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band. Here's *their* rendition of Cherokee! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHi0p4Npd9qpbJI

[@hughpenner1417]

Gary C I agree that the soloist on the UNT version of Cherokee was better than the soloists here, but he's not even in UNT. As a band, AON are a better overall ensemble by quite a bit. It's not really fair to compare though, because unt is a bunch of kids and aon is all full time professional musicians. UNT is amazing though, regardless

[@cm4n63]

Hugh Penner the alto sax’s solo in the unt was better than every solo in this video imo 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@hughpenner1417]

cm4n63 I agree, I'm just saying this is a better ensemble. Unt does have some better soloists

[@alangiles2763]

@@hughpenner1417 Both bands are wonderful, and IMO both are better than many name bands, and each deserves our mutual respect. I wouldn;t want to compare them

[@TheZigzagman]

The name of this band is fantastic. Made me smile as soon as it hit me.

[@alderaanplacez710]

Whats the joke/punch in the name? Can you explain?

[@TheZigzagman]

@@alderaanplacez710 They're the U.S. Airforce's jazz band. "Airmen of Note" could refer to a military distinction or it could mean they're airmen of note(s) because they play musical instruments.

[@alderaanplacez710]

@@TheZigzagman Ah I gotcha. Thank you for the clarification! I appreciate it.

[@robertmbruno]

Kowa Bongo !

[@NathanielLapointe]

The smile at 3:30 :)

[@tesswampler9398]

yes

[@jiyujizai]

💚💙🙂🌲

[@brandonlewis9662]

1:30 1:30

[@minusbrush7467]

Lead alto got denied so hard when cutting off the tune lol

[@atrompit2906]

No, it is very common for the lead trumpet to hold the last note for a little bit "too long" and do a little fall like that called a kiss off.

[@annfraley7083]

My niece's husband on the trombone at 4:36. Kevin Cerovich.

[@Perly53]

I love this band. What a fun association for you. Thanks for their service! Best wishes.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

1:27 this is just brilliant. I mean just brilliant, so polished and done up like a bow, it almost made me recite a certain christmas poem, and the next line ends with snow.

[@joeybonin7691]

As far as speed, I'd say presto to breakneck. The bass player got a real workout. Quality brass here, too.

[@KazTrumpet]

1st and 2nd bones at 2:55

[@benjaminbarnett6412]

what happens?

[@sethwexler6910]

They look at each other, smile, and laugh.

[@keeskaaz]

Haha, 1st and 3rd ;) they use alternate positions both, 2nd doesn't probably because they had both the idea of doing that the same time (i know the feeling :P soms sectional humor)

[@MrShobar]

The USAF always had the best music. Started with the Glen Miller era.

[@tonymanos363]

Great stuff! Love this rendition of Cherokee! My wife was USAF 1980-1984 stationed in KI Sawyer and Thule!

[@andrew4282]

2:16 what’s that like a double C?

[@xthatghomiex2939]

Yup

[@TheComedyHistorian]

That Double C is the size of my head

[@georgemixis2172]

Superb !!!!!! You guys are a monster of a band! Good dynamics, monster chops done very well. Talk about being in unison.... Bass and drummer really kept the foundation hoppin'. Keys were good. Here I am, 3:30 a.m., sick as a dog, and for a few minutes I felt great!!!!!

[@alexmadrid1459]

Amazing. Thank God for His love, mercy, protection, and creations, and thank God during the highs and lows and God bless you and all of us in Jesus Christ’s King of all kings blood that was shed and name we pray amen. 😊 Fantastica. Gracias a Dios por El amor, misercodia, proteccion, y creaciones, y gracias a Dios todo los dias mala o bueno y vayan con Dios a todos y yo en el sangre y nombre de Cristo Jesus Rey de reys amen.😊

[@alangiles2763]

I loved it - especially the flugel. I can't believe as I write this in 2020 7 people disliked this. I'd say to those 7 - you try and do it better

[@SaxandRelax]

Props to bass player

[@reh331]

Wow. Just dropped into this. Great band!!! Super arrangement by Baylock! Each section is so spot on.

[@AWXPlays]

3:16 the drummer played the dr jekyll rhythm!!

[@evanchristman2776]

Also at 2:16

[@evanchristman2776]

Literally my favorite rhythm ever

[@richardstanmeyer]

Who are in the trumpet section?? Amazing playing

[@kevinchan1598]

From left to right, Luke Brandon/Brian MacDonald/Kevin Burns/Tim Leahy

[@peterknispel4020]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😵‍💫

[@N7801Z]

Nice bass playing, too!

[@zachmejia7564]

Wow

[@junhwigoo7390]

This is one of the sadder performances I’ve had to watch, not because it’s bad, but just the opposite. It’s a great rendition that just overshadowed by UNT and Sean Jones. Not much you can do against both of them though. Still some absolutely fantastic moments though.

[@Calvin1985]

@@harrison7723 I’m gonna guess that Josh from the UNT recording has since “fully fundamentally developed,” as he is now the lead trumpet player in the US Army Band.

[@mhenrikse]

Just heard UNT/Ray Noble. It doesn't compare to this group, especially the trumpet section.

[@junhwigoo7390]

@@mhenrikse Yeah idk what i was talking about i was like 14 pls ignore and move on

[@jacobruiz97]

@@mhenrikse The AOF band is tighter obviously but the UNT band had better soloists

[@Calvin1985]

@@harrison7723btw I agree with you that I prefer this recording over the UNT one, this band is more locked in with sound and blend. This is a cleaner performance than the UNT video.

[@jorgealvaradogonzalez3382]

I`m going to the Irvine Barclay Teatre on September 25 .

[@yankee2093]

2:15

[@marcellovillalon1655]

😻😻😻

[@bryancook3233]

GadZooks!

[@jiyujizai]

🌸😀💙🌱

[@walterbrown1579]

Does anyone know if this arrangement can be bought anywhere???

[@coreyries9491]

The Arranger of this chart has some other stuff that he never sends to publishing and only writes for certain bands. So I guess not

[@Saed-fj4vb]

Walter Brown this is almost the same arrangement as the university of north Texas one o clock lab band.

[@gregorynewman5167]

It's exactly the same one. Alan Baylock wrote this when he was chief arranger for the Airmen of Note and is now directing the One O'Clock at UNT

[@prodbyblake4408]

Saed 276590 j think it is the exact same arrangement

[@robertferrier8424]

That was pretty sick!!

[@epiyiyo]

This is what the whole world must listen to, to live happily!!!!

[@raybrown723]

Sort of incredible.

[@arthurcosta5359]

Show!!!

[@JS-gn9rs]

Nice!!!!

[@manisi134]

That's a lot of white dudes.

[@ghsgtnayhmd4792]

Strange to see isn't it?

[@xthatghomiex2939]

And we care... why?

[@andrew4282]

Racial colour doesn’t matter in jazz mate

[@smexijalapeno3871]

Does the Airforce band offer piano?

[@sethwexler6910]

Yes, they have piano in this particular band.

[@GaryMCurran]

The Air Force, along with all the other military branches, have several bands for different things. This particular band is all about jazz, and yes, they have a piano. But, you'd better be professional level before even thinking about joining up, they expect you to already know how to play, and play well. So, they aren't going to 'teach' you anything about HOW to play, it's expected you already know how.

[@stevenpaul9330]

Outstanding jazzing!

[@number-1-Saxman]

Worst arrangement I've ever heard.

[@basetuba]

Your username says it all

[@khriter2054]

@@basetubaik it’s late but lmaooo

[@q12aw50]

@@basetubathis sax player does not stand for us!!! I love the trumpet soli

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

​@@basetuba I'd prefer a 1930 Packard on your profile mr namesayer.