Rosolino and Fontana - Wave (1978)

Frank Rosolino and Carl Fontana perform "Wave".
Non-released music from the 1978 Vancouver concert.
Elmer Gill - piano
Torban Oxbol - bass
George Ursan - drums

[@nwoods58]

I was privileged to accompany these two greats in their last ever performance together when they were guest artists with the University of Texas at Arlington jazz orchestra . They had just finished their August ‘78 live recording session in Vancouver (Trombone Heaven). Live or studio- it made no difference. These guys were musical phenomenons of nature.

[@freagle71]

As a trombonist myself I don't know whether to be inspired or depressed by these two wonderful masters. all I know is that I continue to be astounded by their beauty, facility and uniqueness. I met and played with Carl (albeit in the orchestra) and he was the model of humility.

[@geraldnichols2722]

Bryan-- I don't know you but don't ever be "depressed" about these guys. Wherever you play your music you give a gift to those listening. They may never hear these guys!

[@jamespjohnson]

Hi Bryan Remember you back then in SNO trombone section at Glasgow City Halls and blowing with Bobby Deans big band at the Bier Keller.on Saturdays. Happy days!

[@freagle71]

jamespjohnson - forgive me James when did we cross paths?

[@jamespjohnson]

@@freagle71 Glasgow in late 60s and early 70s. SNO days. Cheers! Jim J

[@mikerico5568]

What a great song for these two masters to do together. RIP Mr Rosolino and Mr Fontana.

[@jeffcraven7376]

It's a privilege to listen to my two favorite trombonists of all time playing together. Thanks!

[@jamespjohnson]

The Dynamic Duo! Alas, Frank was on his last solo journey that year. Carl would keep the flame burning for awhile thereafter. We miss you guys! Thanks for posting!

[@FeelinCLO2]

Bravo Bravo " great post ! I got to meet Rosolino . My pop and a few other 1st call musicians set up a fake new student appointment and did an intervention on thier friend . It was in 72-74 or so . I remember how he talked so jazzy .lol. It was so sad how he went ........ R.I.P. Frank .. .May Carl rest in peace too ! I seen him play with Aldcroft

[@zenchord]

Fantastic! WOW!

[@billblack1447]

Man! I wish I could have SEEN this in person! BLOWN AWAY!!!

[@ccsdk]

So easy...so fluid...so tasty...so amazing!!!

[@NeilABliss]

Two years too young to get into the show...I remember them coming...but.... I did go on to get to play with Torben and George though.

[@jessesadoc]

Frank e Carl dois GIGANTES do jazz,infelismente neste ano de 1978 Frank nos deixou e Carl mais rescentemente também se foi,mas nos ficou o exemplo de seus talentos,

[@rictrb239]

Manda um abração para seu filho Jessé!! e um forte grande pra vc!! ricardohulck 😉

[@keepdiggintheblues]

Thank you for posting this...such timeless music by two of the greatest ever to play the trombone.

[@kt746]

Loved it!

[@kristinawashington1773]

great. Thanks lots for sharing. :D

[@kradomirchoukroutov6362]

Just great, thanks for posting

[@RonTheTrombocalist]

Fantastic!

[@wiet43]

Frank was the best

[@MrJazzyjens]

Insane stuff

[@pacrimco]

Soooooo smooth!

[@cess1na]

I too was able to sit in with Fontana and Al Balletto (alto) back in the ‘60’s in Jackson, MS. He was always my favorite ‘bone player. Really a regular guy, nice night of music....

[@wordpressobsessed9067]

That Rosolino solo is sick.

[@geraldnichols2722]

Rosolino played about the most interesting solos ever imo. But I can't stand his singing. 8l

[@carolepaul8390]

Ithink he is one of the best! Careole

[@zacharytrombly6135]

Gerald Nichols his singing isn’t the best but the album of him singing is actaully a really good one, his singing lines are great and the whole album is swinging

[@robertbarron1203]

So cool!

[@ilkaosredentore]

the master!

[@Tatman1212]

Some valve trombone players couldn’t make Frank’s solo sound that smooth

[@mrbrianc]

They said the same thing about JJ Johnson, who was accused of using a valved trombone

[@247hdjazz]

SOME? HOW ABOUT NONE!!

[@247hdjazz]

@247hdjazz 0 seconds ago SOME? HOW ABOUT NONE!!

[@johnlindstrom9994]

Elmer Gill was a Seattle pianist of yore.

[@coyallen8012]

iconic

[@legeantdavid1937]

Nice music

[@bonepinotmusic]

Maestros de maestros...

[@gilbertosouza1880]

Parabéns!!!

[@sidlasaine3475]

Jay and Kai 'revisited '🎵 Fantastic

[@TitoStella]

cada vez tocan mejor!!!

[@guillaumeyvergniaux723]

Is this music copyrighted? I'd love to use it as a sample on my MPC but not sure about rights and all.

[@247hdjazz]

DUMB QUESTION!

[@southpass]

Guess who recorded that group ?

[@247hdjazz]

YOU!

[@southpass]

@@247hdjazz Correct !