Bill Chase - Close Up Tight

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[@jerryreff1857]

Bill was certainly the Eddie Van Halen of trumpet. Not even human. What a tragic loss.

[@chrisgunderson8486]

I am 65, loved chase since 1970, just as I have loved GINO VANNELLI, SO THrilled to see these videos Thankyou

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Gino and Bill....amazing gifts....

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

I had tickets to his August 9, 1974 performance in Jackson, Mn. that never happened. His fusion of jazz and rock still rings true today over 40 years. It was the best concert I never heard. RIP to CHASE

[@MartyLuther-n9g]

One of the best times was to do a gig with Bill in 1973 R I P

[@BerlinTravelApp]

I echo Bob Brooks' sentiment below. Along with Bill Chase, keyboardist Wally Yohn, drummer Walter Clark and guitarist John Emma - who all appear in this video - all perished in the same plane crash in August 1974. A horrible tragedy for these talented musicians, their families and for the world of music.

[@barryliknaitzky8032]

Watched him and the band at the Colosseum in Johannesburg in 1971. Awesome.

[@MFHorn683]

I've never been able to get over his sheer power and how all the trumpets sound so close to his sound! Bill Chase will always be one of my favorite players.

[@brucemoeller]

Untouchable talent, on loan from God.

[@trumpetnut79]

God called the loan in while he was in an airplane.

[@keelandavis]

Andy Holtz 😂

[@darrenringer9811]

best ever except maybe the guy whom bach had play the brandenburg concerti

[@larryward569]

In 1970 I played in the college band. While I was there a friend of mine played a recording of Open Up Wide. While it was playing I asked him “Are you sure you recorded that on the right RPMs?? It’s so fast!!” He shook his head and said “Nope.” I listen to the rest of it with my mouth open in complete shock.

[@5cairn]

I love this--what spirit, what unabashed fire and youthful vigor. Some of these young cats, guitarist and drummer and brilliant keyboard player, died shortly after this, right when their careers were getting started. This is a wonderful tribute to them, and thanks to this footage we'll always feel like we were there with them that night when they were in their prime and blowing the roof off the place!

[@303y03]

My brother saw him live in the early 70's. Listened to the album for years, but never got the visual until now. Incredible...

[@jaysolomon523]

He is an incredible inspiration to my playing. Never met him or heard him live , yet I feel a strong connection

[@tonybell7]

Quite correct, HIS first album came out in the 70's but his CAREER began long before then. He played in several big bands and jazz groups prior to his own including Maynard Ferguson's group.

[@peterg.bassist]

Awesome music and great orchestrations. Band is top - notch. Dartanyan Brown on Gibson Ripper bass guitar;-)

[@zrxtopfuel]

the man was a genius, 4 trumpets and a rock band nothing like before or since!!!

[@GaunCochran]

Ibrahim Maalouf has seemed to revive this type of band with Illusions album, although with a much differnt style

[@deadmanwalking1012]

R.I.P bill chase the best trumpet player

[@rlassy]

Bill Chase & his band was on the verge of making the trumpet a MAJOR part of Rock& Roll when their plane crashed. We can only wonder WHAT they could have accomplished towards that goal ! NOBODY has EVEN TRIED to do so since !! What a Shame .

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

I had a ticket to go see him at the Jackson County fair when he died. Being a trumpet player from his generation I will never forget it. Seemed impossible, still does.

[@willwyatt7023]

Same here. Saw him live once, in '73.

[@drvogel1]

I remember going to a Bill Chase workshop when I was in high school, man this guy had some chops.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Definition of "chops"=Bill Chase....

[@Leonecon]

Next to Lighthouse, Chase were one of the greatest horn rock bands ever. My life changed drastically the day Bill Chase and a number of his band mates were killed in that aircrash. Saw them live in concert twice in 1970/1971 - completely changed my outlook on music. His band was tighter than a new convict's butt! The five or so live/studio albums released after his death were testimony to the great man's legend.

[@richardwalker9826]

a 'pure' masterpiece from a 'pure music' one of a kind album also love the words that go with the song but are seldom shown

[@TimKGrimes]

Guess it's up to the rest of us to carry the ball

[@GeneTrujillo]

Wow. All hail. RIP everyone involved.

[@bmaniac1]

This was great to see. Bill Chase, he was a monster!!!!

[@Psychodog653]

I saw Chase as a sophomore in H.S. back in late '73 early '74 at a small high school auditorium and to this day, it's undoubtedly the most exciting concert I've ever been to!! The band put out so much energy that you could taste it!! He opened in a pitch black auditorium with "Open Up Wide" and the wall of sound just knocked you back in your seat!! Earlier that day, he held a clinic and, unfortunately, I was too young and stupid (as well as being in awe) to take away anything meaningful. Oh wel

[@richtraube2241]

Super thanks for posting!

[@MrPinwheel99]

Best trumpet player i ever saw in Hutchinson ks. at convention hall

[@MrPatricioG]

HOLY @^*#@*%!!!!!!!! I have always heard *OF* Chase, but never actually *HEARD* Chase until now. I have just been completely blown outta my chair. F-ing A is all I got to say. WOW!

[@bobbrooks5608]

Very sad to know that he and many of the band died soon after this.

[@jerryreff1857]

I saw him at Tri State College in 1973. He was unbelievable! Even better than Maynard. Even though I love Maynard. Bill was the Eddie Van Halen of trumpet or maybe Jimi Hendrix.

[@chasefreak]

That was Feb. 1972..I have the soundboard audio...amazing show & band

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Love me some Bill....Love me some Maynard.....Gabriel Gods.....

[@lynnlicastro3483]

Thanks Dennis...for bringing together all these highlights of all the guys and their talents..Time cannot erase or fade the most wonderful memories of those days..and the last reunions. Hours of rehearsal and the DC3!!!.....THE REDHEAD.

[@bmoredeplorable5152]

That guitar player reminds me of Terry Kath - these guys had a hell of a future as a jazz/prog band; what a damn shame it wouldn't be realized....

[@thelasthvwarrior]

WOW😂! This BLEW me away, no pun intended. What a TALENTED, AWESOME group! THANKS for posting!

[@dwevors]

They said if Bill wasn't playing he was buzzing his mouthpiece!

[@chasefreak]

Bill only buzzed his MPC when he was young, he later got into long tones and more long tones

[@bkyella]

Great! My old room mate 'Bone!' used to listen to this guy all the time. Love KZbin!

[@saxxyaj]

1ST IT WAS OPEN UP WIDE...LAST IT WAS CLOSE UP TIGHT....and then he was gone...sad..way too soon. Blow Garbriel Blow!

[@michaelg3074]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Not just amazingly talented musicians, but music innovators. Jazz and rock fused together.

[@lonnylalanne1150]

The exact band we heard at The Village Inn Pizza in Houston. The only video I have seen of the fateful group. He and they were so great! Jay Sallenberger playing lead behind Bill. Of course he was not in the accident.

[@chasefreak]

The pilot, Dan Ludwig (was the pilot when the band had the DC-3) came into Jackson at 500 ft and was ordered by the FAA to go up to 5,000 ft. The plane flew over the runway in the heavy rain, went to turn back around and was too low and hit the ground on its left wing and the plane flipped a few times. Tragic. The whole thing could have been avoided. There used to be a lot of careless risks taken back then, also a lot of HEAVY partying on the planes too. Nonetheless, Chase STILL is the best!

[@TimKGrimes]

"ATC tells pilots where to go", as they say. But it's up to pilots to execute appropriate actions in an emergency to maintain safety of flight regardless of any clearances given; the pilot must roger compliance with any clearance. Clearances are not orders. The pilot must comply only if it's safe. But yeah, I know, it's a moot point, they crashed.

[@pariskarate08]

Saw them in June 74 just after this was taped......yes AMAZING

[@rlassy]

I also read a comment from the "Tonite Show" with Johnny Carson, referring to the fact that that " DOC'S" Band was Flabbergasted when Bill Chase & his band performed !!

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

Yes, I believe that, Doc's band was like nuclear energy, but Chase reached critical mass. and imploded.

[@GregLondon]

That is some crazy trumpet playing. I love it.

[@evdallas123]

I love these guys I have an original album with this called pure music found it at goodwill store

[@AnalogCzar]

Bill, John (guitar), Wally (keys) and Walter (dr) all passed away in an airplane crash heading to the next show. Pilot error, forced landing gone horribly. So sad, such talented musicians. Plus John was so young too. Tragic

[@TheTheTrumpeter]

wow, this is a great song. and i love how the guitarrist sorta stalks his way into the light at 1:32 and goes back in at around 1:40

[@WPMROCK]

being a trumpet player myself, i am really impressed with this guy

[@pariskarate08]

Yes, amazing ....saw him in June 74

[@rwm1]

Tragically underrated band. They are great.

[@trumpet4444]

different players man don't hate on chase---listen to the music chase's fire was unbelievable; he defined an entire style of lead playing. by the way if you're one of those guys who thinks chase couldn't scream like maynard, watch the "run back to mama" vid on here. you'll be proven wrong.

[@JohnDePaola]

Thanks for posting this, Gabriel, Chase was just on fire every time he picked up the trumpet......

[@techxdabruiser]

Copped the album "Pure Music" on vinyl @ Half Price Books for 3 bucks !!

[@twistedtrails8128]

R.I.P Ted Piercefield.

[@chasefreak]

Side note-when Bill was in Vegas and prior to the ENNEA band break-up in July '72, Woody Herman had planted the idea of Chase, at some point, possibly fronting Woody's band. Who knows waht could have happened.

[@MarshallLawrence]

AWESOME !!! LUV CHASE !!!! :)

[@13towerofpower]

CLOSE UP TIGHT skladba jazz rockovej skupiny CHASE, ktorej autorom bol Bill Chase. Bola šiestou a záverečnou skladbou albumu PURE MUSIC, ktorý bol v rebríčku Billboardu desať týždňov od 27. apríla 1974 a skončil na 155.m. Album nahrala nová zostava skupiny, ktorú tvorili okrem Billa hráči na trubku Jay Sollenberger, Jim Oatts a Joe Morrissey.Rytmickú sekciu tvorili John Emma gitara, Dartynyan Brown basová gitara, Wally Yohn klavesy a Walter Clarke bicie. Novým spevákom sa stal Jim Peterik bývalý člen skupiny The Ides Of March z Chicaga, ktorá mala hit v podobe piesne Vehicle v roku 1970 na 2.m. v Billboarde. Žiaľ pri presune na koncert do Jacksonu dňa 9. augusta 1974 na lietadle Piper Twin Comanche havarovali a okrem pilotov Daniela Ludwiga a Lindy Swisher len 26 ročnej zahynuli okrem Billa a traja členovia skupiny Emma, Yohn a Clarke.

[@sunnydfangirl]

Y'know I thought an odd amount of Chase song names sounded like innuendo... now we have confirmation.

[@eric_in_florida]

Bunch young horny musicians, no big surprise. I wonder if they got chicks? :)

[@tonybell7]

Bill Chase's career goes back into the 50's but these youtube vids are in the early 70's. At some point in the mid 70's most of the band including Chase was killed in a plane crash.

[@TheTheTrumpeter]

@trumpet4444 true. and even though noone could play exactly like Maynard or have quite the same effect, every trumpet in his sections could scream like no tomorrow, and most with great tone

[@TrumpetSaint]

His first album came out in between 1970 and 1972.

[@chasefreak]

I have the Japan concert from April 1972-very SCARY!

[@lagunahero]

omg he is good!

[@jimflys2]

And as an ademdum to my first comment below.... The plane stalled 3/8ths of a mile North of the airfield in Jackson, MN and crashed. The pilot was low and slow, - two things you never want - out of weight and balance limits and trying to get in during bad, rainy weather and BANG!

[@PJMPercussion]

A forgotten FUSION >>> perhaps the best "fusion" ever

[@dvnbrat]

what a great band. i got to see them when i was in grade school. john emma * wally yohn were bad-ass.

[@2009EIB]

@TheTheTrumpeter I am a trumpeter from Indianapolis, and I do have "lead chops" The thing that you need to do to reach those notes is re-evalute your mouthpiece placement. Make sure that the top part of your top lip and bottom part of your bottom lip is inside the mouthpiece, and keep the aperture loose. Keep your lips together to make a "P" syllable. People tend to lose it when their embrochure spreads or their mouthpiece drops and it is sitting on the top lip. Hope this helps.

[@TheCollinelder]

wow, he plays so high, i would love to play up in that octave!!!

[@JonDGee]

That was also an awesome synthesizer solo

[@mieszalniapasz]

Great man !!!

[@LowReedExpert1]

screaming is rarely just a given talent, Chase had been documented saying the "secret" to the extreme upper register is the stuff we all hate, lip slurs, time, and physical body strength. You have to work to get this great, its rarely natural, and even the naturals have to practice. I don't know if you still want to try as this comment's old, but that's the 'secret'

[@drdave25]

Geez....Is that a short cut to be able to scream? I picked up the trumpet in high school and when I figured out that I couldn't scream it, I dropped it....That's all I ever wanted to do. And you have to admit, It just possesses you....It's undeniable. So what gift do guys like this have? Whatever it is, it leaves a mark on us, our society. Coked out? I dunno....But he rocked my world. And most bands had horns but Chase had 4 trumpets. I was sincerly saddened when I found out he died.

[@michaelg3074]

Maynard, you taught your boys well.

[@sadikali8121]

Fantastic.

[@tyler2484]

He had more talent in his pinky then a lot of trumpet players now an days. If he hadn't of died then imagine how great he would be. Don't get all mad about the talent thing. I'm a trumpet player too lol=]

[@chasefreak]

@canosgmk Bill NEVER played a 1 1/2 C...EVER! The "largest MPC" he ever used was a 10 1/2 C. I know first hand. He played a custom Tottle in the early '60's, from '65-'71 a custom Jet-Tone, there after his custom Schilke, like the 6A4a but with a rim undercut and a #26 throat.

[@sulkfuro]

UFFFFFFF remarkable incredible supremeee AWESOMEEE!!!

[@canosgmk]

Being one of the lucky ones growing up sitting in the studio listening to this man play, he was really amazing on that horn. Not many people know, he was doing all of that work on a 1 1/2C mp... To the people that is comparing a Jazz trumpeter to a Rock trumpeter... Your the idiot. In my eyes, Chase had Doc Sev's sound and power, dizzy bebop ideas and Maynard's range. But ya, Doc was cleaner, Dizzy was faster, and Maynard loves the key of F. :) lol

[@ruffbiz]

Legend.

[@jorgecallico9177]

Note the dry lip set up Bill uses. Most easily noticeable on his first entrance. IF you can play this way it is a huge advantage in extreme upper register production, But then there is the downside: Bill had significant scar/lip damage. Including what I think was a definite sign of corrective surgery ie marks of stitches. This I observed in late 1972, The dry lip setting is very abrasive to the chops.

[@tomborning4428]

Could not disagree more. Whether you play dry or wet does nothing in terms of damage to your chops. Bill Chase played hard, high and loud and used a ton of pressure, that's where the damage came from. There is a story (I have no idea if it's true or not) of Chase actually putting his hands on his bell and pulling towards him in order to get out a Double C in the studio

[@Freddyoutuberchannel]

Very good...

[@orichalcum1]

Very fine.

[@tunnis7us]

man I really enjoy this one. Cheers for posting :)

[@nep45]

The guitarist is John Emma from Geneva Illinois.

[@selector111]

Damn, awsome, I think his style is similar to maynard ferguson, both were pioneers

[@plzplz12232]

it helps that he played with maynard! oh welz, man, studio quality is way better, but its also probably because the camera sucks. I have all three albums, CHASE Emnea and Pure Music, all epic!

[@maxwellsmart2000]

What a badass =D

[@jeronimoronimo2654]

Guitar 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidglover9985]

Raw power!

[@dekanic]

Future! ❤

[@clskmstg]

Accurate - I would throw in that a better comparison would be Maynard of the 1950's to early 70's. If you can catch some of the early Maynard recordings - they are quite different than the later stuff that was mostly show.

[@gregorypicazohornguy3054]

Dude with the guitar right under his chin! Compare with somebody like The Clash who had their guitars at their knees. RIP

[@channelonesuite]

Always love reading comments from jazz players with big egos, arguing and cussing each other out, during their "dick measuring contests." Hilarious. GET IT ON !

[@unigamehead]

man this shit is FUNKY!!!! Man I miss playing like that :)

[@soulfire2588]

@2009EIB I totally agree with what you say about spreading the embouchure. However, I have naturally large lips and my mouthpiece always sits on the red of my top lip. I have lead chops and have played with and had lessons from several well-known top-flight professionals including the great Joey Pero. This is rare and generally not recommended, but some people can effectively play this way with no problem. Check out wilktone's videos. He's brass professor at WCU.

[@mynamisdan]

so was chase lol and most of the band

[@TheTheTrumpeter]

@drdave25 I cant scream that well either, so I may not be the best to explain this. but its practice, air, and mroe practice. pressure may seem helpful at the beginning, and its ok when you're learning, but dont rely on it, because it hurts you more than it helps you. it is a little frustrating in the beginning, but you just have to commit

[@TonyTigerTonyTiger]

Chase was more precise, but I cannot remember every hearing him hit above a double C, whereas I have heard Maynard go above that. I am always amazed at how much talent there is in one of these bands: every member is amazing.

[@selector111]

O and also, bill chase started off as a classical player therefore would of probably worked on not cracking notes but they are both amazing

[@figure12321]

So true

[@2009EIB]

@soulfire2588 I completely understand having larger lips. 3 of my students have had the same issues. My suggestion for that is to purchase a larger diameter cupped mouthpiece with a tighter throat. I do agree with the wilktone videos, I just have an issue with putting metal on the softest tissue on your face...lol! Good luck! Would love to hear you play sometime!

[@selector111]

That sucks, a wonderful career ruined from a dumb mistake, Chase is one of the best, I saw a picture of his trumpet after the crash it was messed up bad

[@MIBIG2009]

HALLELUJAH

[@ultramannick]

Thank you SO much for posting this video of the late, great Bill Chase. I've seen the other clips from this live show. Does anyone know when this was recorded, how soon before the plane crash? It's amazing to see him so happy since he always looked pissed off on his album covers. As for being "Coked up," no don't think so--hey, it was the 70's man! Look at Ferguson and his stage presence!