Doc Severinsen - Begin The Beguine

[@jv3331]

if you were ever lucky enough to be in that studio and hear them live ... as i was... unforgettable. that music could give you chills! Long live, Doc and his music!!

[@davidbarker7938]

I've heard them live on tour a couple of times. Electric!!

[@danielzendejas3911]

I was fortunate enough to be in that studio a few times. Best big band in the land 👍🏽🎼🎺

[@jttrumpet55]

Got to see him and the band back in 1990 during a Tonight show taping. It was fantastic!

[@rtmairose7945]

Yes! The whole band, but Doc? Cut right through you, off mic.

[@lisapaulparsons9549]

I waited for him after a concert of his here in Seattle. To talk with him for a few moments was so memorable. I have had one of his earliest Eterna trumpets and it has served me so very well. Doc will be 97 in July. Amazing!

[@jasonstarr6419]

watched a clip on YT the other day with Doc in it. He was visiting a mute manufacturer who took one of Doc's old wild, bedazzled, paisley jackets from his Tonight Show days and scanned the jacket in, then did a chemical transfer of the paisley colors and designs onto this line of trumpet mutes. Man, if I were still playing, I'd definitely want one of those. Matter of fact, I want one even though I DON'T play any longer!!! lol

[@DaveFrank]

can you believe that, not long ago, this kind of great music was featured on American TV along with the classiest humor, most talented guests, and the hippest host to grace the airways?

[@rontiemens2553]

Every musician in that band was absolutely top notch.

[@davidbarker7938]

All the top L.A. players.

[@user-tv8mg2vh5f]

Looked like Tommy Newsome behind Doc just to his left. Johnny always had fun with him when he filled in as Bandleader for Doc.

[@TheRichNewnes]

Double "A" (on the Bb trumpet) at the end there with confidence and perfectly in tune. Doc's chops are amazing.

[@mikegilbert2500]

And he worked his ass off to be able to do that.

[@TheRichNewnes]

@@mikegilbert2500 Yes he did. Total respect for that.

[@fernmann7]

@TheRichNewnes check out what I posted and try to guess the last note

[@fernmann7]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJu6gnpmfsmJe9Usi=WFD1EDli87x2q0qP

[@gstockwell5315]

The arrangement was beautiful. ❤

[@ArsPraestigium]

Man. Those were the days. Doc, Tommy, Ed and all the gang. Nailing it-every time.

[@brianlynch994]

Ed was the backbone of the band

[@michaelperri9627]

Forgetaboutit

[@jennifer86010]

Wow !! Incredible playing, incredible arrangement. And to think that in 2018 Doc is 91 years old, still blasting out notes with bands as if he were a teenager. Most trumpet players loose their lip around age 60 or even younger, depending on how much playing they do. You don't hear great hot orchestras like this band on TV anymore. Once Johnny retired, it was the end of the classic "big band" on TV. What a shame. There is nothing more exciting, powerful and rich than a 17 piece big band.

[@daleandrews9356]

I had both LP's(now on CD) "The Tonight Show Band Vol. I and "The Tonight Show Band Vol. II. I love this stuff. It's really my parents' music(I'm 65) if I'm to believe friends of mine! Still, I'm loving it. I'm "old school" and like the LP's(vinyl) better b/c of the pictures on the back were larger and, if my sources are correct, the fidelity is actually better than the CD. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@drew2372]

jennifer86010 And at 83,,I sure miss big band music...

[@MrSwinginjoe]

It really is sad. I listened to Doc Severenson every morning before Jazz Orchestra practice.

[@jennifer86010]

@@MrSwinginjoe So, Joe, you need to elaborate. What exactly is sad? Is it sad that Doc is old and won't be with us much longer? Or is it sad that the great Tonight Show big band and its music is gone from Television? Or exactly what, specifically? On the good side, you have or had the opportunity to play in Jazz Orchestra and carry on the musical tradition of great jazz orchestras. There are still a number of very hot jazz big bands playing. It's costly to put them together with all the musicians needing pay, and a dwindling audience of public music fans who know nothing but guitar music. But they are still out there. Gordon Goodwin's Big Fat Band comes to mind.

[@MrSwinginjoe]

It's sad that there's not that many big bands around anymore.

[@moncorp1]

It was always nice when you got to see the NBC Orchestra for more than a few seconds. Doc's still with us as of late 2018. 91 years young.

[@ryancox5097]

False. Doc Severinson is 137 years old. Don't sell my man short.

[@jasonstarr6419]

2024, 97 soon... still with us.

[@Tmanaz480]

Doc's entire range, top to bottom, is seamless. He doesn't "reach up" to his upper register, he looks even the highest notes "straight in the eye".

[@jdhrap]

The 2 CD’s Doc and the TSB put out in late 80’s were epic. Flying Home from Volume and Airmail Special Volume were insane.

[@bugler1304]

Arguably....the BEST BIG BAND EVER!!!!! Those were the days.......miss them!

[@DanGeorges]

You can't beat Doc's sound. Hands down one of the best trumpeters. Both solo, commercial, recordings, and, of course, in this band.

[@michaelperri9627]

He is a Master of the Trumpet. High register is flawless as well as his ability to command low and mid ranges. Where will we be .WHO WILL CARRY THIS MUSIC ONWARD AND UPWARD....

[@TheAdrian91706]

1985 Winter NAMM show he was all alone in a exhibit and blowing that trumpet with this foot on carton. I was all alone standing just in Awe right in front of him 3feet away...a one on one Demo with the Doc and it was soo cool !

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

Those were the days.....Doc was one of the greats. Now he is 95 and resting at home.

[@willyjaybobindy3402]

Freaking incredible. When this album came out in the 80’s, it made me want to become a professional player (I did btw). Doc is the best!

[@rontiemens2553]

I bought that album when it came out.

[@bearslair2010]

Doc puts the, "pro" in professional... Always a consummate, amazingly consistent high-end, performer, an inspirational to all trumpet players in his studied dedicated disciplined yet passionate approach to his instrument and the music. Esp. amazing given he's been performing since the 1940's and still going in his 90's.

[@saltaeb99]

Cool story.

[@justanicecreamsammich3071]

What instrument?

[@willyjaybobindy3402]

@@justanicecreamsammich3071 trumpet, of course!

[@johnpulaski6725]

They'll never be another show as great as this! 👍👍

[@stevewarner8880]

Just saw this video, I always loved the Tonight Show band as a kid. I’m a saxophone player and want to mention the tenor sax soloist was Pete Christleib, I hope I spelled his name correctly. He was used by lots of bands and artists. Perhaps you heard the wonderful sax solo work on Steely Dan’s Deacon Blues and FM. That was Pete

[@donmooney8047]

Pete is awesome!

[@jamesmonroe8962]

Was fortunate to be the upright bass, in the house band, at Frank Leal’s 2525 Main St dinner dancing restaurant, when Pete stopped by to see Frank and together they blew the roof off the club, mid 80’s.

[@rolandrd7001]

THERE IS NO LATE NIGHT BANDS CAN HOLD A CANDLE THIS PROFESSIONAL BAND A+++++++++++

[@daleandrews367]

I know, right? Jay Leno's little pipsqueak band was nothing compared to Doc's band. I have both CD's. The Tonight Show Band Volume I and II. Fantastic for great listening from a fantastic band.

[@ArsPraestigium]

And there never will be.

[@51362879]

There’s no late night bands worth s damn. No class...

[@mikeprevost8650]

You'll never see such a group of monster players assembled in one place again. Think about that trumpet section down through the years--besides Doc, Clark Terry, Snooky Young, John Audino, Pete and Conte Candoli, Chuck Findley, and maybe a few others that I'm forgetting. Doc and Chuck are the last ones standing, sadly.

[@brianpadilla3244]

Doc Severinsen is a virtuoso. Makes it look so easy.

[@gayleloisel703]

My Grandson 12 plays trumpet and loves it! Hope he can be as good!

[@fernmann7]

Don’t think so. No one will.

[@gayleloisel703]

true! @@fernmann7

[@Rob_Kates]

I am 50 so I do not remember when this music was popular. It's my dad's music. He was born in 1931. I love it though. It has energy and vitality. Anyone who has been an instrumental musician knows how hard this is.

[@fernmann7]

Anyone who has played trumpet, like myself, knows only Doc could sound this utterly fantastic. One of a kind horn man

[@JulianDiaz-Tpt]

Big band Music was the pop music of it’s day. Before and after the 2nd world war. It waned a little after the advent of bebop and small group jazz, but never went away. It has seen many resurges in popularity and there are many many big bands today all over the world. The last 30 years have been a very important time in big band music’s development. It never really went away.

[@drumlover1687]

Now that was a great orchestra.

[@XxSypherxX91]

I was lucky enough to see Doc almost 20 years ago play with the Atlanta Symphony. What a showman. I’ll never forget that night.

[@leslieadkins5774]

Now THAT is late night television...what happened...

[@richardklamik709]

I love this! From one of the last big bands! I love Doc Severenson' s Big Band music! Just listened to several albums cleaning my basement today. Just like another past artist "The untouchable sound" There could never be a band like Doc !!!!

[@JS-gn9rs]

Damn, Doc! One of the best trumpet sounds anyone's ever had. Masterful technique as well.

[@rolandrd7001]

The real deal musicianship!!!!!!!!!! Its a shame we are losing the guys who made that so special!

[@maximusaviationchannel]

Doc is Still ALIVE and Playing. Amazing!

[@Foxrock321]

Doc is still out there wowing audiences with that DS sound..first time I heard this was their Tonight Show Recording,..bad ass…as we say in the business..

[@mfwolfer]

Just awesome ! Doc at his peak. His playing was so precise and powerful yet he made it appear effortless. The tonight show band was the best!

[@DeadAbeVigoda]

I miss hearing Doc's music just before going to sleep.

[@jcdrums66]

So grateful to be able to see, hear, and re-live these great moments in time.

[@erzug]

This alone was worth the price of admission.

[@MartiniMan]

The SOUND! from the band, from Doc...simply amazing.

[@lightshadow44]

Let me catch my breath, It just left the room! Doc, you and the Tonight Gang have made so many people happy for 50 years. Bless you, Johnny, Ed , Tommy and the entire production. Your band is tight ! ( 70’s meaning )

[@kwdrm1]

Always have admired Doc, as well as Ed Shaughnessy on drums.

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Many LA Jazz Club alumni here in Doc's NBC Carson Tonight Show Band here & there used to be "Chadney's" Jazz Supper Club across the street from these NBC Studios... which Johnny would periodically promote on the air where one or more of these talented cats would be performing come evening...

[@garymitchell6056]

Wow - his solos are awesome - and his top notes - amazing !!

[@imxploring]

True talent! The Tonight show band was always a treat!

[@RichieGonzalezSalsaM]

Doc what a great trumpet sound! the best!

[@MartyNemko1]

Big band at its best--the chart and musicians. Supreme!

[@lightshadow44]

What a bad ass! Simply the best !

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Ah yes, nobody plays quite like the Doctor! I miss that wonderful band!

[@figgybass]

I play these Tonight show band CDs often. They're incredibly good. I would stay up school nights just to get a glimpse of this band. I bet the 14 dislikes on this video are from some real sad individuals.

[@jimthomas1717]

I did not care for this until I got older.great sounds with people who knew music 🎵

[@safenabors3006]

Thanks to Doc and the band for giving me an appreciation for great music through the 1960's and 1970's.

BRAVO , ONCE MORE WITH FEELING !

[@alannesbitt9216]

That's a great record!

[@davidrussell5570]

Doc and Co kick ass and take numbers. They are among the best big bands in history, hands down. Those cats, to a man, are burners, but put to put them all together is a friggin mongol hoard of Jazz sound...Kick ass all the way. Doc is flawless!

[@lightshadow44]

Legend ! I miss my 80’s for these reasons especially !

[@wilrobles5392]

Bring Johnny and Doc back.

[@ralphlauren5080]

Doc was/is the best!

[@jazzzzmm]

This is the best. And Ed shaughnessy up there driving that drum set! Wow.

[@johnsjohnson448]

3:17 Epic! Thanks for sharing.

[@whiterice3566]

THE GOAT doc

[@BroadswordNYC]

Simply the best!

[@damonbrown5233]

I was lucky enough to see Doc live in concert 20 something years ago.

[@dalehilltopfarm]

Always the gold standard!

[@christineleblond7777]

I cant imagine hearing this in person. Wow.

[@ulysseslopez9164]

Wow, I cannot ever get enough of Doc and his band👍👍👍👍👍

[@bfoster68]

Doc is one of a kind.

[@JazzMaven]

LOve Doc..

[@dsthorp]

Really Great, I have chills now.

[@rickdavenport9538]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

[@dr.roberts4508]

The Best

[@sergiomartinez5946]

Love this. One of my favorite versions

[@ever97ish]

That is what you call music, not like the crap you hear today

[@judsterky]

Amen!

[@randysteele6741]

Didn't get to see Doc with the orchestra but I did see him with his fusion band, Zebron. Amazing!

[@sharonraizor2839]

I saw Zebron in Lexington Ky in 1981. They played for an hour and a half, took a break and then played for another hour and a half! It was incredible. The level of musicianship in that band was off the charts.

[@jwsopko]

Doc and band, very cool, Johnny was lucky to have them...

[@fernmann7]

What show was more watched?

[@raylrodr]

I was lucky to have seen the band in the old KRNT theater in Des Moines back in 1970!

[@dorothygale5896]

Never againwill we see this,

[@ericschlesinger9186]

I love this man ❤❤❤

[@louispontecorvo6209]

Amazing!!! Great stuff!!!

[@brianmorrison6593]

There will never be another band like it....

[@daleandrews3552]

I looove Big Band! I play trombone in a community band called the Lake Charles Community Band (we're here on KZbin!), so I'm a natural brass lover. Back in the '80's, I had both "albums" (LP s in black vinyl, remember those?) "The Tonight Show Band Volumes I and II". Even back in the '60's, when I watched "The Tonight Show" as a kid, I used to ask myself why the Tonight Show orchestra wasn't featured more often or record, as they were fantastic musicians. Well, they finally did! If you like modern Big Band like I do, check them out on CD. You won't be sorry. 😉

[@ssnoc]

A real kick ass band - these guys were the cream of the crop, so tight and together 👏👏👍

[@ever97ish]

Wow!!!!!!!!!! Just beautiful!!!!!!

[@normende]

It don't get any better than that!!!

[@robertbranco1126]

Still the Best of all time ..must be that Bel Canto 🎺 trumpet he was playing .. when he was on stage or in front of a microphone magic would happen..

[@RoryVanucchi]

Snooky Young. Eddie Shaugnessy. Lucky Pizzarelli. The whole gang of all stars

[@scorsese1]

Wow. Doc is the man.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

80s - Miami Vice look!

[@ealemann8466]

Severinsen, Alpert and Ferguson all fantastic trumpet players.

[@judsterky]

It always amazes me how there are 350 million people in this country and not one Trumpet player comes close to the players you mentioned.

[@timzawicki1393]

True there are 350 million people and a few trumpeters that can match those three but what about symphony players that lead brass sections around the country? to name a few greats - Bud Herseth, Chicago, Bernie Adelstein, Cleveland, and Mel Broiles from the Met Opera. Listen to Pictures at an Exhibition, and the Bach Brandenberg Concerto #2 all extremely gifted players.

[@denverseifried3378]

@@timzawicki1393 What about the great Wayne Bergeron?

[@chuckb9595]

Just listened to this and the Airmen Of Note's version back to back. Love them baoth but Doc and the band got them when it comes to sizzle factor and Doc's sound.

[@bradpeterson4440]

The thing is, you've got to know Johnny heard this when they were rehearsing it, and the end he remained so together after hearing such a kick-butt arrangement by Doc.

[@jamescpotter]

That is one smokin' band!

[@btorgerson1736]

Wow Doc 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@ryancox5097]

Wait... 1:37 Is that Ron Jeremy?! 🤣

[@homecareassistanceNJ]

Man, I can play trumpet and I think I’m incredible but Doc… Best there is.

[@homecareassistanceNJ]

Incredible notes there too!

[@nrcg2317]

And don't you forget it...

[@feggyduss6463]

3:14 the build up to the ending notes and "vamp" are EPIC! Thanks for sharing!

[@td1138]

Pete Cristlieb was the tenor sax solo. Probably a Tommy Newsom arrangement.

[@ednalyons3108]

looked a lot like a guy who played with Mangione

[@paulmorris8386]

Bill Holman

[@judsterky]

Really liked his playing style. He had some great solos with Steely Dan too.

[@pianopappy]

In one of Doc's earliest performances with the Tonight Show Orchestra, he played an exciting duet with Clark Terry on Neal Hefti's '"Terry Time" on August 29, 1963, when the program originated in New York. I posted it at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZusoIFvrbl1Zqc - a few days after Doc's 93rd birthday.

[@spearsba]

Genius

[@OlesonMD]

Back when late night TV was actually good, and entertaining.

[@mariachirosarioargentina7639]

Trumpet god!! Doc is a leyend...

[@peterfeltham5612]

What a great arrangement,the band played brilliantly.

[@mikeprevost8650]

Tommy Newsom wrote many of their charts.

[@denverseifried3378]

That was a great Bill Holman Chart!

[@kellycoleman715]

Excellence. 👍🏻

[@brianmorrison7542]

The great Pete Christlieb on tenor

[@j_prinz]

Great chart, great band.