Joseph Alessi plays S.E. Shires trombones

Joseph Alessi performs the David Concertino with the Alessi Music Studios Orchestra "Machine" 2.0

[@russbutton9347]

I studied trumpet with Joe Alessi Senior back in 1970. He was legendary among the young players in San Francisco at that time. He still holds a special place in my heart.

[@montagne8820]

I spent around an hour making a custom series trombone with a specialist. I then tried the Alessi model to find that I sounded so much better on that. It almost feels pretentious to own it. But it inspires me to improve and become worthy of such a instrument.

[@tromboneman4517]

If you are good, it’s not pretentious to own it!!!

[@dschwalbz1]

Beautiful playing, Joe!

[@alatreonboi2803]

you did this 4 days before my birthday

[@user-im8gv6eh2y]

Alessi’s David recording is actually pretty rare

[@marcossaldanha1592]

Amazing 💪🏽🙌🏼🎵

[@zerohero3520]

Well done!

[@Michael_Tready]

I played for joe at a blast of brass summer camp. I was so nervous

[@willfulliam]

sounds nice. =)

[@ggarzagarcia]

Chick Corea wrote a trombone concerto? Very interesting... Cheers, Maestro.

[@AlessiMusicStudios]

It's in the works. The premiere is scheduled for June 3-5, 2021 with the New York Philharmonic.

[@stephaniecurry45]

Why Alessi always reading off some notes 😂

[@stephaniecurry45]

SinisterMinister it’s not really a speech or public speaking though. He’s just giving his thoughts on equipment. So maybe just a few prepared thoughts before recording and saying mostly what he feels off the top of his mind would feel more natural and genuine. No disrespect to Alessi though. He’s a certified legend

[@samuelpineau4998]

Stephanie Curry this is probably an ad/a sponsor video

[@izumitamaki5495]

同じ楽器吹いてるって思うと頑張ろうと思います｡手の届かない存在です､､､

[@alltoohuman26]

What about all that stuff you said about playing Edwards the rest of your career?

[@pablito162]

I was just thinking that. I wonder what happened between Joe and Getzen/Edwards? Does anyone know? Is it just his contract was up with Edwards?

[@jeremysolomon2686]

@@pablito162 Shires probably offered him more money to switch

[@bobcat24]

Eh, I’m more of a Conn man. ;) In all honesty though, I’ve never had a chance to experiment with a European instrument. Shires, Edwards, Getzen, Wessex, any of them. I’ve only played American brands.

[@jamesbargar4469]

Almost all of the instruments you just listed are American instruments.

[@bobcat24]

@@jamesbargar4469 Wah? I coulda swore they were either British or Chinese.

[@cmw12]

You’re a conman?

[@bobcat24]

@@cmw12 Yes indeed.

[@robertmarsh3588]

Nice playing and nice trombone. Just wish they were a little cheaper. Already spent far too much on new trombones this year (including Shires..)

[@andrewluna1292]

Check out the Q Series or Bravo Series Trombones!

[@halfshim]

Why doesn’t he move his eyebrows anymore? 🤷‍♂️

[@kramarreugse3394]

sir how playing trumpet helps you

[@davidbucher4095]

Makes more sense to use alternate positions for the opening phrase.

[@chrispearson3813]

Does anybody play a Bach 42B anymore?

[@adambratyo]

I have one, and i love it.

[@bobcat24]

I know a guy in my town who plays a silver Bach 42BO.

[@rattanachoknon4355]

Concertino??

[@montagne8820]

Were you looking for the name or just surprised that it says concertino

[@kamilodavila5823]

David’s Concertino

[@harrisonreed8718]

Yeah like, the entire 3rd movement is just a rehash of the first so...

[@damienkline8638]

I actually prefer the Edwards t396.

[@josehidalgo289]

There is something about Edwards, the smoothness of the sound is everything... Its true that the consistency of the low register is weak but this is simply not better, he doesn't sound better! Maybe this is the horn for him right now but the sound is quite different. For example, that B flat at the end of the first phrase sounds better with an Edwards. Period.

[@montagne8820]

One thing that could also be the issue is just the room, he’s playing in a pretty small room. Because yeah definitely sounds a little stuffy

[@josehidalgo289]

He almost said it all... Very easy to play, great response in all registers and certainly a better deal... But he doesn't sound better! I know its Alessi we are talking about and its a matter of time for him, but I really feel that his sound changed.

[@jamesbargar4469]

@@josehidalgo289 I'm a firm believer that Shires horns are vastly inferior to brands like Edwards and Getzen. I've played on plenty of Shires horns at this point, and there's something about how gritty the brightness of the horn is that turns me off. Mr. Alessi still sounds great here, but I still think he sounded better on the Edwards. I'm still searching for a Shires artist who's sound I can fall in love with. It just hasn't happened yet.

[@edromine7611]

@@jamesbargar4469 Norman Bolter?

[@PillowPet5]

poggers

[@markjohnson3413]

Poor BAC 😂

[@alyxrose400]

Anyone prefer Rath Trombones? 😄

[@92Grego]

Shires is really better than Edwards?

[@andrewluna1292]

I think so. It was more consistent than the one I tried

[@iancoyle4610]

It all depends on the player

[@montagne8820]

Ian Coyle, facts

[@harrisonreed8718]

Ask Joe Alessi twenty years ago

[@WNTrombone]

I actually play on the Edwards Alessi Model and love it. I don't know what more you could want out of a trombone.

[@マザファカ太郎-g6u]

Edwards is better than shires.