Josh Shpak | NTC 2013 | "Round Midnight"

[@playonkorg]

I am so happy that people can let me dream by their experience in the music and that I can eat the song that they play. Josh, you understand jazz in tone and timings in a dynamic improvisation.

[@MissSusieQue1]

Josh....tOok me long enough to catch this. So nice......& with a smooth mellow vibe...wow. Where the mind wanders.......beautiful.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

MissSusieQue1 Wow, thank you for your very kind and poetic words!! :)

[@matth6932]

Love coming back to this vid. Josh has incredible intonation, timing and delivery. Inspires me. Thanks again.

[@cameronbernard9358]

I can't even wrap my mind around how good you are... It just perplexing...

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wow, thank you...I've still got a LOT of work to do, but thank you!

[@darwinsape9901]

What a promising career that lies ahead for this young man.... great Horn player.... thanks

[@aa3nk]

That was really exciting and beautiful. Love your tone and technique, you have what it takes and I'm blessed to have run across your rendition on KZbin.

[@malisong9632]

Most beautiful Interpretation of Williams & Monk big hit. I am so impressed!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

What a nice message....thank you for writing :)

[@brucecale3946]

Hi Josh, it was with great delight , I came across your video. A very musical performance.I was at Berklee, from Australia, in 1966, I am still playing jazz today. I wish for you the same joy, that I have enjoyed from playing, our beloved music, all my humble life. Best wishes, Bruce Cale.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Bruce Cale Wow, thanks so much for such a beautiful message! How fortunate you are to have been able to spend so much of your life spreading joy with music. In my opinion, that's as good as it gets! Thanks again for your good wishes, and I wish you the very best as well :-)

[@christopheracat7089]

Where are you hiding with your trumpet and flugelhorn tone? A real pleasure to listen to you play. One day perhaps, will you come to the Montreux Jazz Festival! A lot of talent and sensitivity. Congratulations.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thank you! One day, I hope your wish will come true! :)

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much....I appreciate you writing in.

[@FatsacksAllday]

Great rendition! awesome as always!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Why thank you!

[@JeromeMaatz]

Amazing sound and playing

[@jasonater12]

Damn inspiring thank you!

[@golfaddict1543]

Love this recording so much I transcribed it for my jazz class's transcription assignment.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Golf Addict Wow, that's amazing! Thanks so much!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Golf Addict Wow, that's amazing! Thanks so much!

[@golfaddict1543]

bigeyezzzzzzz dont know if I did it justice but it sure was fun :)

[@davidkokolich8014]

That’s awesome! Do you mind sharing it? Thanks

[@golfaddict1543]

David Kokolich I never wrote it out, i did it by ear by using anytune pro on the app store. ://

[@UdiMike]

Great playing and great improvisation interpretation!!!

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Super as always Josh! Outstanding grooves! Such style! Keep up the good work man! Thanks for the post!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wythe Trumpet Much appreciated!!

[@AmberStreetFilms]

Oh my gosh I love this! The song and your playing are amazing!!

[@MartiniMan]

Josh - just stumbled on you here on youtube - and I must say that your music juste makes me feel good. I'm a trumpeter myself, and teach on the side. I am going to make sure my students listen to your recordings as an example of interpretation, phrasing, tone, and overall style. The fact that you're young might provide some inspiration and motivation. Thank you for posting your music on-line for all to hear.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much for your humbling words. It is an honor to know my playing is bringing joy to others, and I can't thank you enough for writing in!

[@markwhite3958]

Josh that was Tremendous. You are an incredible player!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Mark White Thank you!

[@JokinJoe]

Beautiful

[@kitabodin]

Great!!

[@evancawthon1590]

I can't believe there's people like you😭I would trade anything to be like you

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wow - that's very kind of you, but I think everyone has something special within them, and if you put in the work to bring out your own gifts, you will have a very happy life. Besides, if you end up being just like me, then there will be two of me on the planet and it will be very confusing for a lot of people! :-)

[@evancawthon1590]

bigeyezzzzzzz omg you responded. I'm in so much shock , I'm talking to my idol.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+evan cawthon 😜

[@kitabodin]

Josh Shpak or Mile Davis!! Best young trumpeter I've ever seen.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

:)

[@blainekelley816]

inspiring and amazing! what a great sound you have + (as stated by others) your phrasing and ideas are so enjoyable to behold. and that was over a year ago ... so I know you're even better now!!! keep it up = we all love what you are sharing!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much for such kind & motivating feedback. I'm always working to hopefully make my playing better, but it's good to know it's being enjoyed along the way :)

[@massmanute]

Beautiful tone and interesting ideas in the improvisation.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thanks so much! I forgot that this video was still online, so I'm glad you found it!

[@maromarini88]

Amazing

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Much thanks.

[@johng6044]

you play awesome jazz. I love this song, and was hunting for a fugelhorn playing it well. I am glad that I found you.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say!

[@vintasgeport]

It is one of the marks of musical genius to make exceedingly difficult stuff look like it's being done with ease. Of course it is Genius, but only made to blossom when mixed with thousands of hours of hard and dedicated work. That plus the touching quality of personal modesty. I like to think that hundreds of years from now, on a starship millions of miles from Earth, performances like this will still by played, and loved and marveled at.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wow. That is quite an amazing message. I truly hope I can live up to your wonderful expectations! Thank you so much... :)

[@rolfw2336]

Wow. So that's a flugelhorn up close.. it has such a nice mellow sound, perfect for this tune.

[@markwhite3958]

fabulous!!!

[@kgoerbig]

Very mature sound. Sounds great! I also saw a clip of you dueling with Allen Vizzutti on Tunisia, that had to be fun. Keep up the great playing!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you very much for your positive feedback and encouragement! :)

[@TehShazimo]

You have great tone man. I play trumpet in my jazz band and listen to your videos nightly. Keep it up!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much - that is quite an extraordinary compliment!

[@etherelement]

very nice ... just beautiful

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much!!

[@pauldance7387]

Born with musical talent then practice night and day for 20 years you get this.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you...you are very kind.

[@paolobeachpalms]

Huge tone!!

[@michaelwarren7962]

The article on Michael Miller in THE LEAD SHEET brought me here. Really interesting article. 👍👍

[@pauldance7387]

So good, thanks man....wow

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Willy Ward Thank you!!!

[@marksolheim6188]

Very good!!

[@vistrouk001]

superbe interpretation et son magnifique

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

joel joel Merci beaucoup!

[@marksolheim6188]

Excellant!!!

[@gabrielduprey8105]

Nice!

[@trumpsahead]

Great song, beautifully played.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much :-)

[@bobviavattine1715]

Very nice young man. Our friend Mic would be very proud. I'm sure he is smiling down on you! ......

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Bob Viavattine Thanks so much - that really means a lot.

[@oaklandtobangkok]

Well done man, very well done.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks very much!

[@JaviAlonsoL]

Well said man!

[@Apitos2008]

Bravissimo!!! Suono Meraviglioso!

[@chrisrogers9621]

very nice playing!

[@kajgenell]

this is great

[@ilanyer]

WOW WOW WOW VERY VERY SMOOTH

[@EytanLerner]

THANKS keep uploading and if you will ever come to Israel to perform I would happily come to see you play.Awesome

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much, Eytan! I actually might just be in Israel for a ten-day tour this summer. Details are still to be worked out, but if it happens, I'll post it on the "events" page of my website... www.joshshpak.com Thanks again for your wonderful feedback!

[@EytanLerner]

Great

[@efraimdelima]

Meu Amigo, que Som é esse eim?? Muito Bonito, Muito Show... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Muito obrigado!

[@Dorien02]

Great artist

[@NagyZsuzsanna58]

When your fingers start moving, it’s like dancing on a piston, it’s amazing.

[@rogerioaraujo9581]

gostei o son e lindo deste instrumento parabens

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Rogerio Araujo Muito obrigado!!

[@barrera498]

muy bueno

[@airatakhsaka]

this randomly started playing. 10/10 very enjoyable

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

airatak Thank you!

[@MrF3502]

I was a Maynard& Bud Bisbois fan....then my teacher turned me on to Shorty Rogers & Chet Baker.....I really liked it....& much easier LOL So after I hear Clark Terry I bought a flugelhorn in 1965....still have it reconditioned once....plays much better than i do LOL

[@ednadorta2401]

Flugelhorn tudo de bom som excelente

[@quantrumpet]

Sound sweet🥰

[@MrF3502]

You go Josh!!!!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

George Freeborn Thanks!

[@MrF3502]

When I was you age I was good but not nearly as good as you Baby!

[@MrF3502]

Billies bounce is not an easy tune for trumpet! LOL

[@yahbarrahyisrael1921]

Awesomely Rich!!!

[@maxperov]

Verry Cool))

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much!

[@d.p.5874]

You pusshed me to take back my Flugelhorn , Thx !

[@dianascott1697]

Wow beautiful. Please keep sharing I want to learn play a flugelhorn. What one is that. carol brass?? nice tone

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much for your very kind message! The model number of my Carol Brass flugelhorn is: CFL-6200-GSS-SLB, and I love it. The USA distributor is Doug Teeter, and if you call him and tell him I told you to call, he'll give you a good price! His numbers are [phone] and [phone]. Happy playing ahead!

[@dianascott1697]

Oh wow awesome. Hey thankyou ,you do sound beautiful. So soulful. I really enjoyed it i have been looking at that horn..... Can you answer something. Please when you blow do you buzz while blowing ?or just even air flow top lip over bottom. Lip? Thankyou

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Diana Scott There is a buzz created when air passes through the lips. If you hold your mouthpiece by itself with your left hand and buzz on your mouthpiece alone, and, as you're buzzing, you slowly slide the trumpet onto the mouthpiece, it will help you understand what happens. Hope that helps!

[@dianascott1697]

Yes it helps thankyou,oh ?? Josh,far as trumpet 8310zs,or 833511R,opinion please,thankyou ,as far a flugels. I really like carol brass tone,thankyou please keep playing ,sharing...

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Diana Scott Thanks, Diane, I'm glad I was of some help. As far as comparing the 8310Z to the 8335, I have not tried it, so I don't know. Also, every horn is different for every player, so it's really best if you can try them out yourself, as you are the only one who can really know for sure. Thanks again for all of your kind words!

[@takemikiyohara9967]

Awesome! I've been wanted to get a flugelhorn, but couldnt decide which one,yamaha631 or carolbrass. FinallyI bought CFL-6200-GSS because I saw you play so cool. Nise tone as I expected. Thanks! Keep up the great playing! I'm watching you from far east TOKYO BTW,what is your mouthpiece?

[@takemikiyohara9967]

takemi kiyohara Oh, You use jet tone mpc!

[@robertalexander2478]

Beautifully played, what brand of horn?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Robert Alexander Hey, thanks so much. The flugelhorn is a Carolbrass CFL-6200-GSS-SLB

[@skirinay2]

Braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavooooooooo :)

[@pnojazz]

hey Josh, what was the rhythm section soundtrack you were playing to? great rhythm section too! congrats on your residency award!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

The track is actually just a Hal Leonard playalong...and, you're right, it's quite a good one! Thanks so much for your kind words!!

[@metaphor5533]

even he's feeling the music after the end of the song

[@krisiskool1]

You played at the National Jazz Band of America with Allen Vizzuti didnt you?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Yes, that was in 2011 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqC4hmuZrrGhg8k

[@Alex-hp5rs]

Sounds great man! What kinda setup horn/mouthpiece wise you playing for flugel and trumpet?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hi, and thanks for your nice feedback! My flugel is a CarolBrass model number: CFL-6200-GSS (SLB). The USA distributor for CarolBrass is Doug Teeter at [phone]. I use a very old Jet Tone flugel mpc hand-made by Bill Ratzenberger. For trumpet, I'm currently playing a Harrelson Summit, and using a copy of Clark Terry's Giardinelli mpc. But horns and mouthpieces all work differenetly for every player, so I hope you find what works best for you.

[@DanGeorges]

bigeyezzzzzzz Josh - this is excellent advice. Horns and mouthpieces will sound different for each individual. What works great for one person may spell ruin for another. Too many trumpeters get hung up on MPCs, and fiddle their embouchures to the ground. On the whole, though, equipment matters, but not as much as who's behind the horn - in my opinion. However, I'd love to test-play a Summit. I've heard great things about its ease of playing, tone production, and overall versatility.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Dan Georges Thanks! And, you've heard correctly about the Summit! It's an absolute joy to play!!

[@toxix-fox9564]

CAN I GET THAT BACKING TRACK PLEASE.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Toxix-Fox95 Sure. Just let me know where to send it!

[@toxix-fox9564]

[e-mail] Thanks so much, i love slow, melodic jazzy track, its so hard to find ones like this one, think you can help me find more, sources.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Email just sent to you...

[@toxix-fox9564]

Thanks so much

[@aronnopulock1489]

want to know about your gear model...

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hi, can you please clarify what you mean by "gear model"?

[@josephlamanna486]

Damn......

[@golf4funjn532]

Beautiful rendition, Josh. It surprised me somewhat to learn you use a Jet Tone mp with your flugel because the sound is still so mellow and flugellike. I know the piece you have is hard to come by but is there any Jet Tone available out there right now that would come close to what your using? I'd be interested in trying one out myself. Again, magnificent playing!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Jon Nick Hi there, and thanks for your very kind message! Regarding the Jet Tone flugel mouthpiece, the one I use was apparently handmade by Bill Ratzenberger back in the day, and I've only ever been able to find one other one (which I keep safely stored away in case the one I'm using ever disappears). I've tried several other Jet Tone flugelhorn mouthpieces, but none of them come anywhere close to this particular one. I've also had some of the best mouthpiece makers make copies of this one, but the copies don't play anywhere close to it. I think a lot of it has to do with the mysterious lightweight material that was used to make the mouthpiece. So, unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm not sure what to suggest to you..... except, if you ever find one of these mouthpieces, hold onto it!

[@golf4funjn532]

Appreciate the info, Josh, it was very interesting to get your take on that. Continued success in your music career!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Jon Nick Thank you, kind sir! And, by the way, I just found out that the lightweight material that was used to make my flugelhorn mouthpiece is a magnesium. alloy.

[@golf4funjn532]

Thanks!

[@jambajoby32]

Nice mon.

[@CarlyWaarly]

Which flugelhorn is that? Thanks

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

CSMedia Hi, and thanks for asking. It is a CarolBrass CFL-6200-GSS-SLB flugelhorn.

[@merryderryonperry]

nice. how old are you!?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

I recorded this audition five years ago when I was 18.

[@pierrepoli6647]

Sublime y hermoso. Recordé la orquesta de Rob McConell y el gran Guido Basso.

[@CarlyWaarly]

Just about to order this flugelhorn, is the finish still holding up well and do you still play it?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hi there, again - yes, this is still my favorite flugelhorn and the finish has never worn at all. It’s really a beautifully-made and beautifully-sounding instrument. As a bit of a disclaimer, keep in mind that I am an endorsed artist with Carolbrass, but I wouldn’t play this flugelhorn if I didn’t absolutely love it. If you are not already buying the horn directly from the US distributor, Doug Teeter, you might want to give him a call and see if he can give you a better price than where you are ordering it from. His number in California is [phone], and you are welcome to tell him that I referred you. If you get the flugelhorn, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@CarlyWaarly]

@@bigeyezzzzzzz Thanks, we are in the UK, all the best, thoroughly enjoy your playing!

[@kananayah]

Hey man, I'm a senior in high school and I recently placed 1st trumpet in the band of the Alabama All-State Jazz Honor Band. Even though this is great, I am trying to step my game up to the next level, both in concert and jazz. If you don't mind, I would like to know if you could share a few things that you've studied or are currently studying. Also, I was wondering who you studied with. If this is not too much for you, please answer because like I said before I'm trying to supersede to the next level of my playing ability. I also have a two videos on my channel of my recent Christmas performance if you're interested in hearing me and if you want to hear my audition tape for all-state just let me know and I can email that to you. Thanks!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hi, and thanks for writing. Glad to hear about your desire and drive to get better and better. That's something we're all trying to do all the time. You sounded terrific on your two Christmas videos! It'd be hard to answer your questions with much detail here, but to help with tone, accuracy, endurance and range, I do a lot of Carmine Caruso and Jimmy Stamp routines. And if you're trying to improve improvisation, it's important to transcribe tons of solos. I don't mean to just play written-out transcriptions. I mean to transcribe the solos yourself. Write down each note, including the chord changes, so you can see why the soloist chose the notes. If you'd like me to hear your all-state audition, here is where you can upload it: www.dropbox.com/request/vyPTe8IGr8uK6E2jKkGs All the best to you, and thanks again for writing!

[@kananayah]

bigeyezzzzzzz thanks so much for the response! I will send my audition tape soon. And yea basically all my mentors tell me that jazz is 90% listening and 10% playing. It's a process but everyday I listen to Pandora on the way to school and I'm starting to notice my improv to improve so now I will start to trying to step it up a notch and transcribe some solos. I mainly listen to Dizzy, Lee Morgan, and Donald Byrd

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hi again...I just heard your audition recordings....you sound like you're clearly headed in the right direction! Definitely dig into transcribing, and also any sort of long tone exercises that will help bring more richness and vibrancy to your sound. Congratulations on making all-state, and here's to continued successes ahead!

[@kananayah]

bigeyezzzzzzz thanks man, and I wish the same to you!

[@kananayah]

Hey I noticed I didnt send my final tape! I just resent the full version of it.The only difference is just an additional song, "Blue Moon".

[@AlexSosaBolivia]

Carolbrass?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Yes, I love it!

[@Micycle08]

What kind of horn is that?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

The flugelhorn is a CarolBrass horn - model # CFL-6200-GSS-SLB The USA distributor is Doug Teeter in California at 1 [phone] or 1 [phone]

[@Micycle08]

bigeyezzzzzzz Well you sound great on it. I have heard of CarolBrass but I will definitely have to look more into it. Its nice to know there are still kids with chops out there. You're definitely one of them. Keep up the awesome playing.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much...I really appreciate your encouragement!

[@thompsonemmanuel4369]

🇩🇪🎺👍

[@muymalo7651]

No entiendo por que hay gente que cree que ya todo está perdido, que ya no habrá leyendas, creo que les falta prestar atención, mucha atención.

[@ChefChrisDay]

What kind of flugel is that bro. Miss playing so badly...

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Chris Day Hi there...it’s a CarolBrass CFL-6200-GSS-SLB flugelhorn. I love it!

[@kenziekylecfacundo829]

Why most of the fluge horn players like that airy sound?

[@merryderryonperry]

I only started playing at the age of 38. 4 years later im not even 10% of u. how I wish I started young. I have very little time to practice. young family. job etc. keep the faith. u will go far. check out my almost blue on Windsor trumpet

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you so much, and that's great that you're making music and transcribing Chet in the midst of a very full life! Thanks again for your positive words, and I look forward to hearing your progress!

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

Nice "FAT" sound.

[@jambajoby32]

Shit....