LIVE performance-Fantasia IV by Kevin Day, James Markey, bass trombone, Víctor Cheng, Piano

Performed LIVE at the Glen Gould School, Toronto, Ontario, on Friday March 25, 2022. With James Markey, bass trombone, and Victor Cheng, piano. Canadian premiere. Many thanks to the Glen Gould School, Victor Cheng, and Kevin Day

[@tonimena1121]

JAMES YOU'RE MY HEROOO!!!

[@michaelquillen2679]

I was a bass trombonist (professionally) for 37years (retired in 2010). This guy does a magnificent job on this instrument. Sure wish they had this kind of literature for bass trombone back in my day. Most of my solo repertoire was tuba music.

[@tired108]

So freaking amazing. Everything I aspire to be in my playing.

[@moravian7]

As a bass trombonist for the last 40-something years I am always inspired by Jim's performances and I really like this piece!

[@bobboscarato1313]

Great job!

[@brandonyoungkrantz8279]

Markey's musicianship is always astonishing. He consistently conveys so much emotion in his playing. Truly an admirable performance

[@VirtuosityMusicalInstruments]

So much TONE! Wonderful piece and playing by ALL! 🏆🔥

[@BEAN.MACHINE]

I've played tenor for about 11 years and will always love it but recently I have considered adding a bass to the collection because I do just love that low, rich trombone sound. You obviously can get this on a tenor but man I would love to have a bass. And it's people like James that just make me want one so much more 😂

[@joaopaulomoreira4060]

Wonderful sound....... Fantastic musician.........

[@3grizzlies]

James, your tone, pitch, and the connectivity of your message are all beautifully done. Congratulations!

[@kevindaymusic]

Bravo! 👏🏾

[@VirtuosityMusicalInstruments]

GREAT WRITING!!

[@BassboneNelson]

You really are the best trombonist alive

[@iswavy308]

No like seriously he actually is😂

[@josephawad6510]

Stunning as usual and another great work by Kevin Day!

[@Sergoon12]

Превосходно, спасибо

[@joshuakoppeis6146]

Incredible as always! Bravo

[@lukeroussy6479]

Awesome performance and class! Thanks for coming!

[@SuperJox]

Inspiring as always! So effortless! Also I love the usage of alternate double valve pedal Bb

[@austin2dmax216]

This is awesome! Thank you for posting this, it's nice to finally see a post from you.

[@bomleeee]

I’m impressed a lot with your performance! This piece is so amazing that I can’t forget the moment when I heard this for the first time at KTS 2023 last week… You motivated me a lot to develop further and further. Thank you for your amazing performance.

[@darshpatel3427]

Great tone, I try to listen to this piece before practicing to improve my tone thank you!

[@trumpetart]

Tour de force!

[@Dinotastic311]

The beginning scared my cat haha. Well done.

[@alexanderfreeman8921]

This video is very impressive to me. You demonstrated a beautiful bass trombone tone, phrasing and overall artistry. I enjoyed this video very much!

[@JoaoSouzatrp]

Muito bom 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Euphabone]

Wonderful playing! Wish I'd known you were going to be at GGS - I would have loved to see this live :)

[@markeybone]

Thanks! The class was open only to GGS students, until they changed their policy that morning to allow outside guests in for classes

[@pebblebeach8517]

Can I say brilliant ?

[@bobboscarato1313]

What brand and model is your Bass trombone?

[@markeybone]

It’s an Edwards B502-i, with a Griego-Markey 90 mouthpiece

[@carolepaul8390]

Where can I get this solo. I am doing a recital in July and would like to add this solo.

[@markeybone]

It’s actually exclusive to the Consortium right now, but will be available to the public in November 2022 - glad you like the piece!

[@craigsproston7378]

Whilst James is an amazing musician i am so disappointed with the current repertoire being churned out for the instrument. It all sounds the same. I could almost predict what each movement was going to sound.