Maynard Ferguson & Al Hirt - I Can't Get Started

[@zmmetz]

OMG!! Is that really Herbie Hancock, on Piano, Ron Carter on Bass and Tony Williams on Drums??? That is Miles' band and so amazing that they would be backing up these two legends. I wonder how that happenned?

[@jgmiller804]

I was watching this like oh cool this is great, then i noticed who was in the band lol great googly moogly

[@vbassone]

Its not Tony Williams on drums, its Billy Higgins.

[@computer_in_a_cave2730]

"Ditto" 🤣

[@jeffreygates9078]

This is part of an HBO special from the 1980s

[@toddhouston4523]

@@jeffreygates9078 Back then, HBO got the best.

[@ajaronis1]

Still listening in 2021. Two legends gone, but their music lives.

[@davidpyke9801]

This is trumpet appreciation paradise

[@davidpyke9801]

Years ago I went to 2 Maynard shows..the best amazing experience..

[@postatility9703]

Never imagined Maynard or Al playing with a rhythm section of Herbie Hancock Ron Carter and Billy Higgins.You never know what you'll find on KZbin. Thanks for the download!

[@jswilley3673]

I agree.....The tonguing on Hirt’s playing is amazing. Maynard was a high note blaster and Doc a performer. What I wouldn’t give for 10% of their talent. All inspired me

[@doctriestosew4333]

What about Emerson Head

[@richardwalker9826]

maybe maynard could go higher but al had the superior tonal quality etc.

[@1a2aTia]

Nobody had an embouchure like Al!

[@theimp5901]

Well those three guys inspired more than a few of us and we could not have had better examples. All great and different .

[@digzat]

Indeed ♥️

[@danielperreault915]

As a trumpet player for many years I took satisfaction in knowing ... I could always sing with Maynard. :-)

[@jasonstarr6419]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@steveclark373]

With all the stupid stuff musicians get involved with today I needed to hear this. What great men and musicians. Why compare them to anyone else. Thank you Al and Maynard even if this was years ago.

[@paulbeard4218]

Don't omit the one and only Harry James .

[@martinskrzynski982]

Harry James

[@CornerstoneChurchNet]

My mother played Al Hirt's music all the time. I still listen to it today. Timeless, magical and no one could make a trumpet literally "sing" with such virtuosity. Never tire of hearing him play.

[@larrygorman4110]

Indeed - he made the horn sing - big difference between his playing and others.

[@DougBurnsBand]

Awesome. Plus Herbie Hancock on piano and Ron Carter on bass.

[@jvh8806]

awesome lineup. I like "Driftin" from Herbie.

[@RonCarterBassist]

It was a pleasure to play with these fine gentlemen.

[@dougburns6968]

@@RonCarterBassist How great to hear from you. Very few days have gone by in my life that I didn't listen to your bass playing. Best wishes to you for many more years of sharing your great talent. Doug Burns

[@stephenwhite4950]

You can tell how much Maynard respected Al and Vice versa

[@thinktwice4565]

Al Hirt is just perfect here with feeling. Rhythm is like a smooth Carpet to walk on.

[@RollinShultz]

Yeah baby. Maynard with his intense highs and Al with the sweetest tones in the business.

[@restorationconcrete]

Had no idea Maynard could sing and Al Hirt’s playing is just sweet!

[@bradbumsted67]

Maynard sings well.

[@chipmonkey7266]

Al Hirt's improvisation on the proper melody is something I just love so much

[@thinktwice4565]

Great playing from Al Hirt, all are swinging.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Two of the Greatest trumpet players ever! The reason I play today!

[@jackstarkey2104]

Unbeatable combo here. Absolutely wonderful. Love how they interacted so smoothly and without hesitation. Maynard’s nice voice and Hirt’s silky backgrounds are such a great combo. Amazing. Miss them both to death.

[@mossimmomossimmo699]

Al`s playing sounds like liquid gold.

[@DRWJD]

Al Hirt ... the epitome of a virtuoso and Maynard..What more can you say...... I seen both of them in concert Al twice and Maynard more than 30 times...My two favorite trumpet players and I got to see them both......

[@jimrambo9664]

Bill D I seen them two.

[@EdWeibe]

how lucky you are to have done that. I've seen Maynard a number of times, but sadly Al passed away the year I was about to go see him.

[@tannerscholes8273]

Man, I wish I could've seen them.

[@daveundconnie1]

Saw Al Hirt in New Orleans and Maynard in Dallas, long time ago...

[@jlocice]

I never was able to see either one of these greats in person. I am a trumpet player and these two were definitely inspirational and idols to me. I did get to see Clark Terry at my sister’s high school who performed with their jazz band. Their music lives on.

[@glennsband1]

Miss these legends. No more left😔 These records are like medicine in this musically sick world.

[@jeffcraven7376]

Anyway I like your comment. Do you think you're Glenn Miller reincarnated? I died in 1943 on a sub, but here I am again.

[@MichaelTarske]

Have you listened to Adam Rapa? He isn't too fancy with most of his playing, but his sound is phenomenal

[@RBS314]

Glenn Miller you're so right Glenn. I miss those days too

[@Tomatohater64]

@@jeffcraven7376 You mean you actually like this better than all that computer music? Shame on you ! 😆😂😄

[@musicloverdavid]

Amen! James Morrison and Wayne Bergeron are the only living players today I would put in their league. You are right it is a musically sick world today between vulgar hip hop music and jazz that has lost a sense of melody.

[@maha320]

The song was sung by Bob Hope in the review "The Ziegfeld Follies of 1936" and was made famous by trumpeter Bunny Berrigan. When movie people saw Bob Hope singing this song, he began to appear in movies. he has appeared in over 50 movies and won five Academy Awards. He was knighted by the British Royal Family. As a comedian, he continued to perform comfort work in various war zones from World War II to the Gulf War. I've seen too many wars," he said. As a golfer, he played on the PGA Tour. When he died in 2003 at the age of 100, President George W. Bush commented that "America has lost a great citizen," and California's Burbank Airport was renamed "Bob Hope Airport" in his honor. When you think about it, maybe the lyrics are a prophecy, or a spell that brings "happiness" (even if you don't want it). I know it's a long story, but with the current tensions in Ukraine, I'm sure your country is going through a particularly difficult time. But I'm sure it will be resolved politically and peacefully! In other words, it's like a spell to bring happiness, just like this song. I wish you good health and happiness....🌙✨🥃291

[@barb.4776]

Yes it is difficult And sad time. So many different events cause me to make so many different decisions,which probably would never be a płace .For me is a time of refllection different decisions….but there is always a płace somewhere in the corners of the Heart where is still magic And faithin dreams…You tought me how important dreams are, even if it never come true.❤️. Ps.thank You for This song is beautiful And magical. Hot kissss I send for You 💋. Ps.Mon Amour , remember You are always in my Heart, always in my mind.

[@mikes1929]

I love towards the end when Maynard says "This is gonna take awhile" :)

[@arminsteinke2301]

"Linda Lovelace, she thinks i am obscene". Quite a Statement...lol.

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

I love that they played together. Such trumpet titans both sharing the thing that brings people together....music!

[@tdrewke]

I loved it from 20 feet offstage. And they were freakin' incredible.

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

@@tdrewke that is so cool you got to see such a rare show. Trumpet players of such caliber and popularity won't exist again anytime soon!

[@thinktwice4565]

This rhythm Section: the Best . 🤩

[@jeffcraven7376]

I think Bunny is smiling in his grave. Beautiful.

[@MichaelTarske]

We need players like this again...

[@musicloverdavid]

Amen!

[@GBAL42022]

I saw Maynard in Little Rock in 1985 at a local Highschool blew me away !!! Glad I got to see him play !!!

[@nataliecappelluti4631]

OMG!!!!!! Talent is talent!!!!

[@joeysilverdale]

I had the great privilege of meeting Maynard in his dressing room along with a friend of mine before a performance at Wigan pier in the late 70s/early80s. He was a truly warm, wonderful person, very charismatic and extrovert as you might expect. I remember saying something to him along the lines of how great it was to meet him and what a great musician he was to which he replied.... 'you haven't heard me play yet!" After the concert bizarrely and purely by chance we bumped into him (and most of his band) having a late night curry somewhere in the town centre. Happy memories.

[@mollyspira6779]

Bunny Berigan was my dad’s cousin. Maynard was my spouse’s favorite trumpeter.

[@waynecolburn8849]

Your Dads cousan ? Thats great ! Bunny was my grandfather.

[@restoredoutboards]

Bunny was one of my all time favorite…as is his signature tune played here.

[@kdm71291]

Absolute gem!!!

[@bfoster68]

We still have James Morrison. I do miss these guys...big influence on my trumpet playing in middle and high school

[@RonCarterBassist]

Great memories... Thanks for sharing this.

[@setharenstein8497]

Liked you on Treme, too, Ron. Bravo!

[@TRUMPETSIZZLE]

🎺🎶🎵Great showmanship and a genuine mutual admiration that seems to be less common amongst trumpet players these days...

[@dirtyd7931]

I knew him well in the 80s around this time. Hell of a great guy. Saw him live maybe 3 times, he was more like a cool grandpa to me. Have so many great memories of him and his awesome family. At the time I didn’t realize I was around music royalty

[@jont7756]

Thanks for posting this. I have an 8 track tape of Al Hirt with this song on it..

[@eric_in_florida]

Two great styles that sound great together.

[@jackcrawford304]

Al Hirt is very good, I really like his album with 101 strings Also “I can’t get started with you” is such a good tune

[@evdallas123]

Hurt was better technically but they had there own style and that's what made them all time greats

[@hectorramos96]

Awesome thanks the best 👌 trumpet players in my book May they be resting in peace with the lord 🙏 will never be duplicated or forgotten.

[@devosd]

Great Music from two legends on the instrument. What a backup band as well...

[@Tomatohater64]

Al freaking Hirt and Maynard oh my God Ferguson! Leaping lizards - do ya think there's some talent out there?!

[@EdWeibe]

and Herbie Hancock on piano

[@jr2660]

Louis Dowdeswell, Caleb Hudson, Tine Helseth, Alison Balsom, Joshua Gawel, Arturo Sandoval (although his prime is over), Wynton Marsalis, Allen Vizzutti, Walter Scholz(from Germany)

[@Mark-sj3xb]

Severinsen is still kicking it. Saw him a few years back when he was 89. Obviously not his prime but amazing for his age.

[@garymartin6987]

Well, they've got some potential. Just need a little more practice and polish :)

[@jamespfitz]

You didn't notice Chet Baker and Harry James up there?

[@robreck6082]

I love hearing the crowd react to Maynard's alternate lyrics. So far as I know, he always sang it this way. His improvisations are quite tasty, actually. Not just high notes like some who would emulate him. And the phrasing and dynamics are there as well, through the registers.

[@jimshipp7776]

Absolute masters! Different styles... something for everybody! Thx for posting this gem!!

[@jimlucas3872]

My first 45 record was Java by Al and I want to hold your hand by the Beatles was second, 4th birthday, Jan 1964!!! Also got, out there having fun in that warm California sun!!!!!

[@gstockwell5315]

Look at all those great musicians!!! OMG!

[@erniebuck7986]

Two friggin' giants.

[@swm-sm6cu]

Two of the greatest trumpet players - though with very different sounds and strengths - can be appreciated for their own type of mastery of their instrument.

[@G8GT364CI]

Two masters.

[@EdWeibe]

Marynard had three embrosures. I just have to come back to this once ina while to remind myself I aint dead yet.

[@MrOptomai]

In 1978 I heard I just wanna stop. I worked at a radio station. She would call me and say, "play Gino for me." I did and didn't really care foe it. one day by accident I played the B side. "The Surrest Things can change." I was completely blown away. I was a music theory major in college. I played it over and over. I wrote the chord changes down from my head. "WOW" Since I worked in radio I looked up his concert schedule and found in Buffalo NY. He was doing the Brother tour. I was completely blown away. I have been a fan since😊

[@wehaveasituation]

Wonderfully magnificent.

[@murph3001]

Wonderful beautiful forever music _______ thanks guys you both made a mark

[@kookamonga2]

The Best . . . EVER!

[@arthurharris9428]

These two together omg wow!!!!! Al’s triple tonguing!!! So smooth!!!!

[@michaelovren9570]

If ever there were two great trumpeters it would be these guys. They are battling for 1st chair in heaven.

[@arthurharris9428]

@@michaelovren9570 yes👏👏👏

[@richardcastle1267]

The Boss... M.F. 😎🎺

[@kn-qz7by]

Wow, so much talent on one stage together. Amazing.

[@kn-qz7by]

Although Herb Alpert and his warmer, mellower sound is my personal all-time favorite trumpeter I respect and admire these two virtuosos who make it look easy. In the 1960s Hirt had a few pop trumpet hits such as "Java" and "Cotton Candy" during the TJB's golden era. One thing I noticed is that when Al Hirt was playing he was pressing the valves with the 2nd knuckles of his fingers, something which I've seen Herb Alpert do many times.

[@tooter1able]

If there must be awards for musicianship here, both of this greats receive "Best" ex aequo. You couldn't just like them . It's love at first note.

[@Kurtdog63]

Saw Maynard, front row, in Evansville around 1982. Phenomenal player and band. Sorry I missed Al Hirt. Such a rich, fat tone and serious riffs. Who knew that Maynard had a great singing voice?

[@christinamarti4441]

Fabulous timeless beautiful ♥️

[@michaelallport5816]

Special, to say the least.

[@pixelatedmushroom]

Damn this is good stuff... I heard this track in the 90s and never new it was Maynard singing on it.

[@siegfriedwifling907]

„Al“ is iiiiiiiiiiiiiicredible his sound.. idea’s. for me one of the greatest trumpeteplayers and musicians of all time…😔

[@salvoc7562]

complimenti bravissimo

[@nancygiroux3862]

Insane.

[@cpcattin]

The worlds greatest jazz quintet.

[@jeffreygates9078]

This was part of an HBO special from the 80s. Other parts are on KZbin. I have the full concert on vhs

[@msmith53]

Share that on KZbin, PLEASE! I produced and sold 4 of his appearances...great memories of my idol!

[@carloseduardogonzalezsalga7947]

Just enjoy the trumpet music!

[@claydrums]

Great

[@nickmalone3143]

I never knew he played this live

[@77740880]

СУПЕР !!! ВИДЕО ИЗ МОЕГО ДЕТСТВА !!!!

[@cedricbaccay633]

I love em both ❤

[@jont7756]

The best!

[@wallybell3255]

Bravo......

[@ToniQuestTV]

Saw Al Hirt play in person many years ago - before this video. It was memorable. Is that Herbie Hancock on piano?

[@setharenstein8497]

Yes...what a band.

[@bongoloony]

Awesome…legends

[@sonnyseidt1235]

nobody does it better

[@avarmadillo]

Maynard sound great...singing. Sachemo!

[@tigreadroit]

Personne ne peut rivaliser avec Clifford Brown et sa stupéfiante version de ce thème livrée en compagnie de son compère Max Roach .Cela dit Maynard chante vraiment très bien .

[@garynaegelimusic101]

Giving old blues eyes Sinatra a run for the money. Love both horn players.

[@marieconstantia4441]

What a riff! 5:59

[@gregsecrist3776]

Last night a screech owl flew into our front door screen and then hit the ground. Before he could gather his wits, the cat jumped on him. He spent the night in a cat carrier inside. We will check his wings today, if he checks out, we will free him. We named him Al Hirt. True Story.

[@srconrad]

Wouldn’t it have been more appropriate to name a screech owl, Maynard? 😏

[@jont7756]

7:02 to 7:11! Wow!

[@kaymurphy9743]

I think I had the wrong introduction to Al Hirt. His opening is stunning.

[@blkbushirishwhiskey]

Completely different styles, but they work well together.

[@EdWeibe]

I used to get criticized for making a smile-style embrasure. Now which is it dammit? Al does it.

[@rayscopes]

Does anyone know where this was and what year it was performed?

[@richwilliams2098]

around 1983 i guess

[@joedoyle4998]

I think in 1983 he would have still had his '70s hair! The last time I saw Maynard live was 1980. My guess is this is about 10 years after that.

[@colinhope2155]

@@richwilliams2098 çvv BH

[@kgoerbig]

Storyville in New Orleans - 1986 / Sass & Brass

[@alexandruurdnaxela2881]

Maynard always gave more to others .. he was not trying to prove himself

[@pborgia1]

Is that Herbie Hancock on piano?

[@2011littlejohn1]

Well we're still playing the intro here so it seems a little self indulgent so far.

[@alifarhang4571]

❤❤👍

[@daylilywillow9061]

Maynard's tones are much purer than Hirt's in this duo.

[@jamesroberts3642]

I wish Al would have stood with better posture while playing during his life

[@farmertice7064]

Maynard forgot the words to the song & skipped some of them, such as "I have a house, a show place, still I can't get started with you".

[@msmith53]

Improvisation…!!!

[@jamesroberts3642]

Al was 10 times better....not just here, but in general.

[@waterlily6543]

Don’t know if Al could hit high c above c like Maynard

[@jamesroberts3642]

@@waterlily6543 Uhhh....Soooooo? Your point? That matters? Talking bout who is better all around, not who can squeak out a double high "whatever" while applying a cheesy lip-trill on it every single damn time. Maynard would win with the thin, cheesy double C notes with a lip-trill every-single-time for sure

[@jamesroberts3642]

​@@waterlily6543 So funny that your rebuttal was that Maynard could hit a louder double high C than Al, and THAT in itself was enough for you for you to think your rebuttal was awesome AF

[@waterlily6543]

@@jamesroberts3642 you’re right James thanks for the uptick it’s appreciated sincerely

[@pdqmusic3873]

There's just no discounting Al's fantastic technique and taste.

[@joyfaith1711]

Can’t hold a match to Wynton.

[@musicloverdavid]

Winton is good but I would be careful about comparing different musical styles and saying one is better then the other. I prefer to think of them as different

[@seamus2015]

You may want to go and listen to some of the Stan Kenton albums from the late 50s where Maynard was the lead trumpet. You will find his style was different from when he was recording in the 1970s and beyond.

[@Funkadelic3]

There is no Wynton without Al Hirt.

[@peterfeltham5612]

Bobby Pratt,Derek Watkins.

[@joyfaith1711]

joe740544 🤣😂