"Skyscrapers": An Airmen of Note Trumpet Feature

"Skyscrapers," newly composed by Master Sgt. (ret.) Alan Baylock, was commissioned to feature the stratospheric trumpet chops of Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Burns and Senior Master Sgt. Brian MacDonald of the Airmen of Note. The footage was filmed during the studio recording for our most recent album, "Air Power!" and is sure to get your blood pumping!
Composer/Arranger - Master Sgt. (ret.) Alan Baylock
Videographer - Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann
Producer/Editor - Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich
Audio Engineer - Bob Dawson
Asst. Audio Engineer Master Sgt. (ret.) Rich Sigler

[@alangiles2763]

What fantastic control those trumpeters have in the upper register. All the time I was listening I was reminded of Softly As In A Morning Sunrise, it is a really great performance. I hope you are all keeping free of Covid 19 and are well

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks! We had a ton of fun recording it.

[@davidrains4525]

I heard hints of SaiaMS as well. Great composition and performance.

[@davidgann6597]

Man, I wish this was on Spotify. I already love listening to “Spain”, “Groovin’ high” etc. by The Airmen Of Note. Then to add to that, Alan Baylock arranged this master piece. I absolutely love Alan Baylock’s songs/arrangements such as “El Abrazo”, “I Want to Be Happy”, And “Hey Jude.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Hopefully we can work something out with Spotify in the future!

[@demigr0539]

still waiting 😔

[@ryanp3015]

same

[@delicious9824]

Wow.. Great performance. The two trumpeter ensembles are amazing, and as I always think, Brian McDonald' Double high c is just amazing. Clean and so tight.

[@TheUSAFBand]

He's amazing!

[@richtraube2241]

Hot! Swingin'! Excellent!

[@leosteamedbaozi9867]

Teacher: DON'T CHEW GUM WHILE PLAYING YOUR INSTRUMENT! Me: uh *Brian MacDonald screaming double c's all while chewing gum*

[@tpte]

My Teacher: Rounded fingers with the very tips on the pearls and no pinkie finger in the ring. These Guys: Screw that!

[@kadegainey5123]

The pocket is deep with this one

[@shelbykennedy1566]

Was recommended Airmen of Note by my boss. Now I understand why!! Well, if this isn't a dollop of sweet cream! This is just fabulous!!

[@munkeepilot]

This is awesome! What a treat to discover.

[@gravitydrums1391]

At Interlocken school of the arts I would listen to these Guys and decided I wanted to be in the Airmen of Note.. Well, It didnt happen but here you can see why I wanted to play with this group.. Great Players.

[@matthewamori7801]

It really doesn’t get much better than this

[@HYU29C]

Love it! Superb playing all round. Love the bass trombone sound!

[@chrisalvino812]

Wow, the effortlessness those trumpet players have with the upper register is amazing! I wish i couod play like that, incredible embouchures and perfect tone

[@timkerwin6886]

My dad brought me up listening to big band jazz. This brings back some great memoies. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheUSAFBand]

You're very welcome! We may have more to share in the future so be sure to subscribe!

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

Just yet another reason to be proud of all of you that serve. God Bless you and thank you! For all you do!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thank you!!

[@carlw]

Just happened across this yesterday on FB but luckily found them on YT. My favourite band, hands down. Up there with Big Phat Band. The two should do a gig together!! These guys are at the top of the heap. I NEVER hear bad notes, intonation issues, syncopation errors or anything. Precise musicianship! ❤️ The first time I heard this band was a good 10-15 years ago when a buddy played me their arrangement of 'Over The Rainbow'. Suffice it to say I now have many of their albums AND if anyone wants to hear some pure genius arrangements, check out their 'Cool Yule' album. Perfect season right now.

[@karinavitor1]

A hug to all American brothers !!! we are together !!!!

[@twiiii1]

What a fantastic group. Reminds me of things Maynard use to perform. I am glad to see others carrying on the tradition of big bands with fantastic brass players. I don't mean to take away anything from the saxes, bass or percussion. You all really cook and are tight in your playing together. great work.

[@jimbeem470]

Love the conny-sound!

[@jostinjuice5559]

My band teacher sent me this and it has earned you guys a sub

[@TheUSAFBand]

NICE. Be sure to click that bell icon too! 🔔

[@borgnut7243]

Same here

[@thechungchannel]

This is so good, I've listened to this 10x already!!! INCREDIBLE !!!!!!!

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Yikes! Great feature - love the teamwork and excitement in your playing, Brian and Kevin!

[@laneandfriendsmusic754]

Go bass bone!! Well done everyone!

[@davidrosengaft956]

These guys are the best. I listen to this all the time. Thanks Brian and Kevin. You guys rock!

[@slClaw]

Hi there! What an awesome arrangement!! These two trumpet players are amazing. I was wondering if the trumpet parts are available. It would be fun to play along

[@richtraube2241]

Yow! Spectacular group. This is the first time I've heard them in a studio and they are something special.

[@trumpetadam]

Astounding playing!

[@TheUSAFBand]

THANKS!

[@magenta22]

Holy s*** that was incredible!!

[@isabellabachler9764]

yes!! Flying high 😊, Isabella, a trumpet.

[@WooKyoungSeo]

The performance is amazing

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@jackosallotment6224]

That’s it trumpet back to shop for some extra notes to be added wow bloomin awesome !!!! Love doing recordings especially when the band is enjoying it shows in the final take

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@scottamori3188]

Beasts, one and all. Bravo!

[@ramoroso2]

Wow!! Loved it!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ramoroso2]

@@TheUSAFBand I was in S.A.C. band back in '66 - '69 and knew of one trumpet player who auditioned and became a member of the Airmen of Note in '68 or '69. I think his name was Smucker, can't remember his first name. I realize this is ancient history, but if you know anything about him or his whereabouts, please let me know. We also had Ramon Parcells in our band who later became first trumpet player in Detroit Symphony. Because of the war and their fear of being sent overseas, great musicians were rushing to signup with the military bands and orchestras.

[@iam_muzick]

Intro is sick OMG!!!

[@TheUSAFBand]

For sure!

[@PM-rs3xz]

it is magnificent and what an extraordinary sound - thank you - take care yourself - regards Pascal

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks for listening!

[@7WetDawg3]

Wow! Great playing as always, and great video editing!

[@john-lj2rl]

The original Glenn Miller orchestra Saw this band in Victoria BC...amazing...

[@Trumpetcrazzy]

Trumpet crazzy man's, very cool 🎺🔥💪👏👍

[@davidcarson1959]

Carry on men, and thank you!

[@brianschooley7774]

Reminds me of some classic Maynard Ferguson arrangements...well done!

[@carolward9455]

WOWZA!! OShop for the Arts Thanks so much for posting this

[@TheUSAFBand]

You're welcome!

[@frknntfrknnt4313]

💌

[@thenctking]

Great job everyone!! I wish I could go TDY with you again. Congrats to Brian for Chief according to a comment down below!!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks so much! Maybe sometime in the future!

[@greeneguy6297]

So awesome

[@bdawg8930]

Wow this is great!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Right?! 🎺

[@carson.strong_]

I hope to be able to stream this

[@pjkentucky]

Thanks for another great video!

[@itz_officialyt8722]

Happy to say that I am now playing this in jazz band

[@adejesu]

How did u get the arangment?

[@itz_officialyt8722]

@@adejesu i transcribed it myself

[@gabecarter3598]

@@itz_officialyt8722 can you send it to me ?

[@milovan8565]

You have two lead trumpeters who can take on this chart? Bravo!

[@bsa0desma60]

Круто!!!🎺

[@jakobdurst8075]

Trumpets were great but the drummers groove was 🔥🔥

[@jostinjuice5559]

Jakob Durst Attention to detail 1000

[@sakineonat5943]

🎊💚🌷💚🌷💚🌷💚🌷💚🌷💚🌷💃🎊Beatiful!!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@sakineonat5943]

@@TheUSAFBand Çok teşekkür ederim mutluluk verici bir müzik süpeeeeeeeeeeeer harikasınız!!💝

[@sclogse1]

You guys know Skyscrapers is an oldy, that was in a very early film, too. I have the old sheet music book.

[@ReillyStCroix-wh6gx]

I’m in high school band looking to join the airforce band

[@TheUSAFBand]

GO FOR IT! ✈️

[@mikeotoole7908]

Does anybody know where I can get the trumpet charts to this?

[@wdwtx2.0]

Aim High.

[@stkchris5685]

Is this on Apple Music?

[@ScratchySlide]

Great band, great chart and great playing. Thanks to Covid I am really missing playing with a big band!! At least I have my Gordon Goodwin play-along's!!

[@carlcarl1397]

Check out the guy trumpet games or Jordan Hoffman they have good play alongs too on KZbin

[@Docta_Dave]

Any idea where we can hear all of Air Power? Ive looked around and cant seem to find it anywhere. Sounds great!

[@adejesu]

Where can I get this arangment?

[@frknntfrknnt4313]

🇺🇸💌

[@andychislett6655]

What great playing xx

[@flammenwerfer8048]

nice

[@rickberry4477]

Hey Kev!!! Rick here SRV fan club, been a decade or so lol God Bless all you do!!!

[@junction4bigband]

I’d love to get a copy for my band but can’t find it for sale.

[@edwardfreytag]

YEP...!

[@danielff3306]

what are the names of these two trumpeters?

[@TheUSAFBand]

Chief Master Sgt Kevin Burns (right) and Chief Master Sgt Brian MacDonald (left)!

[@patchang2002]

I believe they both were Playing the CONN Connstellation trumpet, model 38B?

[@chandananimalsepala-5805]

චන්දන නිමල් සේපාල

[@karinavitor1]

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[@johnplink]

Great music! But what's with the camo outfits and boots?

[@pokemaniac0075]

I think the correct thing is to say: Great music! But where’s the musicians!! 😂

[@johnplink]

The camo outfits make everyone more, rather than less, conspicuous in the studio. The bass player is the only one who blends in with the background.

[@jrgreiner]

Maybe "The United States Air Force Band" should be your *first* clue.

[@johnplink]

@@jrgreiner I'm sure they don't want to be seen in a recording studio, but the camo outfits don't hide them.

[@hughpenner5051]

🤦‍♂️

[@chandananimalsepala-5805]

🇺🇲🎧🇺🇲

[@paulrozecki1270]

Ben Polk is laying it down on bass bone!!