Painting Jazz - The Martin Committee Trumpet

[@trumpethacker]

I’ve been playing my Martin T for over 15 years now, and it’s simply the most amazing instrument in the world. On top of that, my specific model is the Redd Commit Deluxe, which probably sets it apart from other models. I can confidently say it’s a genius instrument, and I wouldn’t sell it for any amount of money. The sound is absolutely incredible, beyond words, and my fans know it too. This instrument was gifted to me because I had made significant donations to a fresco in a church in Germany. Now, I play this trumpet on the world’s greatest stages, and I’m endlessly happy-truly endlessly happy. I have to say, the best instruments I’ve ever played in my life have been gifts from people. Martin is nothing short of a masterpiece.

[@DustinLindenSmith]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching these videos. They're beautifully shot and recorded, and I love listening to Kevin talk about nearly anything. The last time I could listen to him in an extended fashion was when I took his Improv and Jazz Performance Practice classes at McGill in 1993; it's a nice treat to hear him in these videos now. Keep up the great work, Randy!

[@braydonnix5458]

I’m a middle school trumpet player, this instrument is my dream instrument and I hope to own one someday. Thanks for the demonstration, beautiful playing!

[@karlkanner3467]

Gorgeous. Loving the tone and playing 👍

[@logan7195]

that tone is to die for

[@MrJazzalive]

Love this video. And I love the reverence he has for the horn, the the passion for the music. Love this!

[@wideangleman]

Hi, that's the Handcraft he's playing throughout, yes. Kevin wanted to show the more modern aesthetic features on one of his Committees while he spoke about the later, more recognizable version of the horn.

[@tweddelltrumpet]

I'd really love the background recording of Easy Living in this video (without the speaking). Can i purchase this audio from you Randy? I'm a buddy of KD and asked him about it but he did not have the recording. I REALLY want to have this solo version of Easy Living, please help me out Randy!

[@macblaaj]

What a great video! You sound wonderful Kevin and love the way you talk about the horn.

[@CornetBlues]

I have to buy a trumpet soon after hearing this,wonderful playing.

[@wideangleman]

Thanks Dustin, I hope to keep making 'em better! Randy

[@Magnilay]

Lovely playing-I have one from the 60’s -I played piano with Conte and he was telling me about the history of the instrument.

[@jazzadosa]

beautiful playing. wonderful horn. I own a '46 committee but I don't put in enough time to have the chops to play it. The Martin is tough to slot and intonate well. I can manage my Olds Ambassador somewhat. Actually rumor had it that Lee Morgan liked the Olds Ambassador. Thank you for the fine video.

[@BopWalk]

Clifford Brown did play a Martin in his Basin Street concert. (Probably switched horns with Miles Davis for a short time period). (Miles played his Blessing SA in Volume 3 album). But he mainly played, the Blessing Super Artist which is an amazing player as well, powerful blow and sound.

[@gregjosephson]

Beautiful

[@joechidro]

FAVOLOSO! Great "vintage" sound.

[@Arborwaychet]

Well we are hoping you post more.

[@jtier1]

I have owned a Martin Committee Trumpet since 1956. It is that vintage. Just started playing it a few years ago after a many years absence. If only I could sound 1/10 as good as Randy. Really enjoy the horn and looking to improve.

[@mattpburke]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@mayragnocchi7272]

Great Playing!

[@bathopotatoes]

Awesome!

[@wideangleman]

Hi, that is a Japanese military ribbon microphone, circa 1940. It's a very good copy of an RCA 44A. Regards, Randy

[@valvetrom]

I have a picture of a Martin committee Cornet wide open lay out, I think Miles played 1 concert on it, wide open lay like a fluegel,but much less diameter in the end tube.. I ll put the pic on my Facebook page

[@jazzforJamie]

Hí Kevin. I agree! Keep Blowing! Johnny

[@seiscuerdasunacaja]

gran vídeo de este instrumento bello

[@Abracadabra418]

Nice Video!!!

[@zerohero3520]

Wow!

[@mikestang679]

Sweet horn!!!

[@bradrogersau]

Is Kevin playing Brownie Eyes? What beauty.

[@intrepidpooch]

Brad Rogers it's actually Easy Living

[@alexandercruz3826]

As much as I’d like one of these I’m still gonna get a blessing super artist just like Browny

[@cyntheo60]

Sorry I missed you when you were in town. . .

[@Jazzberrytpt1]

The Martin Commitee was the first horn made truly commited to playing jazz. But there are horns today that are better or people like Wynton Marsalis would still be favoring it. I always thought it was funny how people think there are certain horns for jazz only. Any horn can play Jazz. I currently play on a Conn 28A long cornet. a very popular jazz horn during the 70s. awesome horn the most versitale.

[@czamczak]

my god...love that tone...is it bach mouthpiece?

[@57dogsbody]

Everybody except clifford brown...........THE BEST of all mentioned....HA!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

Not to take away from the committee, but there's plenty of other trumpets out there that can paint more than just jazz or classical, bears brands and models that can paint pretty much anything

[@wideangleman]

Hi, I think Kevin uses a Bach 5B. Randy

[@claudiognocchi6656]

Great playing man....but, have you tried a Hub Van Laar trumpet? I think you would like it better than the Committee.......

[@aaronatkinson1502]

What mic are you using

[@anfotos]

Did you play a King super20 trumpet (silver sonic) ?

[@tweddelltrumpet]

Yo Randy, is it possible to get an mp3 of the background audio without the speaking? I am a huge fan of Kevin Dean and the way his sound is captured in this video is astounding. I would love to have the trumpet audio only from this video to listen to. Let me know and I can shoot you my email so you could send me the mp3. Thanks so much Randy for this amazing video series you created!

[@DjPro420]

What was that bit played in the beginning?

[@csemartin]

Was that the handcraft I was hearing the whole time? I noticed a different horn at 1:14. Just curious....

[@MrKco63]

quick question: you have two different horns in the video...one with the standard Bach water key system 0:17 and then the one ( the cool looking one 1:30) with the tell tail Martin side water keys. Which horn are you actually playing in the video? is one a lg bore or later model of the Committee?

[@johnsurs22]

I believe that he is playing the Handcraft Committee the whole time and that the other is a regular medium bore model that he's just using for the video.

[@andersonhall08]

curious... What microphones were used in making this?

[@Daniele-k7v]

There are Two trumpet in the video why???

[@ghairraigh]

"Easy Living"

[@wernertrptube]

I have looked 25 Martin Committee youdupe demos.But this is the best one.But beware this is the Player not the Committee.

[@edred1911]

Where did u get it ?

[@jean-pierredevent970]

It sounds dark but not like a cornet or flugelhorn of course but still it's not a piercing open screaming type of instrument, no matter what mpc you use???

[@reynardblake293]

I had a '49 MC; sold it to pay for my daughter's funeral--daughter dying: the WORST day of my life! Selling my MC: a very sad day in my life!

[@bluhulk1914]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@reynardblake293]

@@bluhulk1914 : thanks!

[@ceebeethree]

Great playing and story but I'm curious about something though; why did you choose to PLAY on a Handcraft but when talking, SHOW a regular Committee? I mean surely you knew SOMEONE would catch that lol. Take care and keep playing.

[@pauldance7387]

You can play🎺 that much I know.

[@TrumpetBobSr]

my dad got me a martin committee when i went to kearny high school best horn i ever owned in my 30s i sold it sorry dad regrets regrets regrets

[@reynardblake293]

Beautiful, "dark," "fat" sound!

[@milyaba1]

que alguien me traduzca por favor!!!

[@artvandelay8090]

Those players may have played Committees, but they didn't stay with them. They're known for intonation issues.

[@da11king]

What do you mean this horn wants to play jazz? I guess it's not a versatile horn 🎺

[@richporter9461]

I see two different horns in this video

[@eranswisa]

Its got a tube sound . Very soft rounded airy feel . With roll of on the trebbke . Mesns no crisp or adge when playing hard even . Great for jazz & bossa But very bad for latin salsa or clasical.orcestra . ❤

[@us-Bahn]

Guys there’s no magic in this. If you got a good ear & soul, a beat up old Conn will do the job just fine. The equipment doesn’t make the player - in any walk of life.

[@AGC828]

I htink you left out Chris Botti :)

[@patrikez1]

Shame it isn´t a real Martin Committe in the video.

[@wideangleman]

It's an early '40's Handcraft Committee... As real as it gets.

[@BopWalk]

Yeah, the handcraft committees did not have the sideways gator type waterkeys that the later Committees had. The pinky hook is different as well. I have a Martin Handcraft Imperial from '39 that I feel is superior to the Committee simply becuase of the better intonation and similar blow/sound.

[@stevenuttley]

I always feel a bit uneasy about instruments that old, simply because I've encountered ones that don't blow well any more. I mean surely valves slides etc start to lose air tightness and it becomes a risk buying one? Especially as second hand Committees approach new Monette/Taylor type prices now and considerably exceed Yamaha Z models with a similar architecture. I'm sure Committee fans would say none of these come close to a genuine Committee; but they're just so expensive.

[@BopWalk]

Steven Uttley That's why you have techs that are experienced in that field of repair. Get valves replated and slides adjusted. Easy.

[@intrepidpooch]

patrikez1 What do you mean? It's a '40 or '41 Martin Handcraft Committee. The next year or two, Renold Schilke made some very minor (mostly cosmetic) changes to his design and dropped the Handcraft from the name. That's when he added the trombone style waterkeys as well as changed the mouthpiece receiver and braces. In some shots, Kevin is holding one of those later Committees that most of the cats played back in the day. But the horn he's playing is the Handcraft Committee.

[@tooter1able]

Aimless stuff. Play a melody and stick with it?