Tuba Skinny - An Interview with Barnabus Jones, trombonist, Pismo Beach Jazz Jubilee by the Sea, CA

[@leonaldobrum]

Barnabus said 2 things that explain Tuba Skinny's enormous success and their quality: "we play together all the time" and "we enjoy playing". And, may I add, we, the audience, enjoy listening to them - a lot!...

[@MarkBlairs-Stooge-Channel]

I saw Tuba Skinny here in So Cal in 2019 when they played in Eagle Rock at Temple Beth Israel. At the intermission, Barnabus came back to where my wife and I were sitting and started up a very pleasant conversation with us. He struck us as a very 'salt of the earth' guy who really loves to play music. Really nice guy. If you ever get to see them in person, they are very very down to earth and serious about their craft. I watched Robin study his song list book for 45 minutes before they even played. Real pros.

[@philschulkins2241]

A statesmanlike performance from my hero Barnabus Jones. A modest man who inspired me to pick up my trombone and play. That was 5 years ago and thanks to You Tube I can join in with the Band in my acoustic Kitchen. When they talk of the Trombone Greats they never consider ensemble work. Barnabus gets the balance right and his support of Shaye is a delight to behold. Tuba Skinny is the most significant band in Jazz for 50 years..

[@joehalliday6081]

A lot of frustration in this comment section concerning how little was revealed about the band and his reluctance to elaborate. But this just adds to the lore, mystique surrounding tuba skinny. The placid on the surface but immense energy and sophistication just below is absolutely part of what endears us to them. We’re left wanting more. perfect!

[@bobtreiber8556]

World best trombone player in the world! Thanks for all your great music. Best foot stomper in the band. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@Trickynickymarts]

A modest man with great stage presence. Thank you Tuba skinny!

[@willoutlaw4971]

Tuba Skinny is extremely good. Damn fine group. A tight band.

[@47Catarata]

Thank you mr Jones for this interview. I love the music you make and it is nice to hear your voice and see you in a different way.

[@keithtanner2806]

Probably the best band ever playing NOL Style music. Unbelievable repertoire every number worth listening to.

[@glendakirby5579]

Thanks for putting a voice to Barnabus and his trombone.I live in the UK and am totally addicted to this band.Their repertoire appears endless,and it's all great stuff.They have additions to the group from time to time,so the balance changes,but it's always good, great talent.

[@StephenAku]

Yes Glenda, adding my full agreement to your message here...addicted, entranced, enchanted by the music and fine cast of unique characters called Tuba Skinny...Thank you TS for keeping this tradition so alive, dancing fancy-free and foot stompin'!

[@valvass4960]

A brilliant musician and easy-going man, so nice to hear his real voice!

[@philhewett1601]

Great interview and Barnabus Jones seems to express the essence of Tuba Skinny...he is refreshingly candid and unassuming and down to earth; in essence 'a regular guy' who loves the music he plays.

[@bonniefoote8245]

So glad to see an interview. Hope others speak, too

[@michaelbovee2477]

This is so interesting. These musicians met each other through face to face networking. They are all kindred spirits. I love his humility.

[@robertforrester578]

Interviewer needs to come loaded with questions and lead the conversation for such guys like Mr. Jones who is obviously introverted. One of the best trombone players around he is, this Barnabus. Long time fan I am. Had the good fortune of seeing The Skinnys in Philly. Y'all come back now.

[@87sailorgirl]

Glad you came ... are you on Tuba Skinny in Philly ? facebook.com/groups/431278584313278/?ref=bookmarks

[@DB-rr1eo]

He has given me a true appreciation for the trombone. He's great! TS is my main band and now I finger pick allot of the same songs they do. That I picked up from them.

[@MrGbutter]

Damn good band that we all love to hear play.

[@JackTheSkunk]

Keeping that great old music alive!! Today's Pop Music aficionados don't know what they're missing.

[@Ronin4614]

Thanks for the interview. I’d love to hear from other band members as well. Tuba Skinny is such a great band.

[@ihrescue]

Good to get this band's members talking as it is an intriguing sound and played so well. Barnabus Jones is an extraordinary trombone player but among all members that are uniquely extraordinary. Very organized with the leadership of Shaye Cohn the coronet player.

[@barryt09]

A great band anybody's book. Tuba Skinny bring the numbers to life in all their performances and I am astounded at how smooth and easy they make it look. It would be great to be able to see them playing in New Orleans, but it is rather a long way from Derbyshire in the UK. I love that they have video footage of their work taken by a dedicated group of regular supporters (James Sterling in particular) allowing people like me to enjoy something we would otherwise never see. You are very much appreciated in many places! Thanks for what you do!

[@davidh8491]

Sadly a long way from Barnoldswick too..... great music

[@barryt09]

@@davidh8491 Your are right David. But it would be great to see them.

[@darrengoodale3132]

love this band be good to see them in England

[@gunny60]

One hell of a Great band ! Music from the heart !

[@bernardoosterbaan3983]

...defenitly a few hundred... ...probably a lot... ...I don't know... He knows!!! He knows them.., He knows them all!!! ALL BY HEART!!!!!

[@godngunclinger]

I was quick to click on this to find something out about Tuba Skinny and now I knowit's magic

[@guitarcoyote]

Thank you for the music Mr. Jones!

[@galinor7]

Just love this band, they are just so good.

[@spotsterjon74cu]

I love this band, I would love to see them here in the U.K. I was trying to get a festival over here to give the a slot but unfortunately CV19 has put that on the back boiler for a while. Stay safe Barnabus and Co

[@edwardcristina9309]

Good to hear from Mr Jones seems very shy talking but certainly makes his trombone talk ( Melb Australia ) :-)🐸

[@edwardclancy8784]

This one tight group, love to see them in person.

[@joluttringer4450]

So glad to see and hear an interview. Thanks for this. Friendly wishes from France. Jo

[@jimmcintosh4646]

Very laid back Barnie. Great. You play a very laid back trambophone. Love you and your music...

[@mkr4922]

One word describes this band, SWEET! Great music

[@williamsantangelo]

Very good to hear alittle about the Tuba Skinny Band they are so so good Luv Em!!!

[@kenmurray8476]

I give you props for trying, Franklin. These kind of things are hard to throw together, on the spot. I'll consider it a "first effort", and you are stuck doing what the artist is comfortable with doing. I suspect, based upon what he said, that the way to do these interviews is over food. Thanks for posting this.

[@alfching2499]

Keep on Playing the Fabulous Stuff Barnabus With the amazing Group.

[@harlanroeser7546]

Thanks Barnabas, more from the members & keep playing! Love the sound, playing, songs, tempo, everything!

[@bobboscarato1313]

Barnabus Jones you and your team play the real NOLA spirit music; you personally can replicate Kid Ory as wll as Jack Teagarden; I always enjoy listening to you folks!

[@joesurfer9754]

I love tuba skinny

[@flyerbob124]

I used to live in Los Osos and knew them well from listening to them on you tube. Great band.

[@raycope2086]

Barnabus, you're fantastic mate and you and your bandmates always make my day feel so much better despite the provocations. I wish you rainbows of course.

[@jimjustus2004]

Thanks FCfilms, for getting this interview with Barnabus, sorta mystery man for me I'm sure.Wishing him and all of the Skinnies continued success !

[@msf60khz]

Thank you.

[@rhatid]

You're kool Barnabus and that's kool! 👍😁

[@richardblauw5045]

Very Nice to hear some background information about him and the band. Especially because the band makes not regular music of what we see and hear on radio and TV but they do a very good job. Richard Blauw trumpet player Dutch Dance Orchestra

[@steviegeez8032]

What a great idea, an interview. This is something I'd like to see. Has to be an interesting story behind their forming and the draw to the music for each of them. This is obviously not the era they were a part of or should even know anything about yet they step into like they lived it. Perhaps an interview of the group as a whole if they'd be willing to sit down and do one and share their stories. They just jell so well together at least from what we see and it's amazing since they all are so young yet have such an in depth feel and understanding for the music they play, which is so unusual. Lord, each one of them is so talented and seems to have their own shtick or character that they portray.

[@a.marvincausey5352]

Another fine video. Thanks so much.

[@Jovolution]

Love his song "Calmette Sunset"

[@michaelharrell8351]

Great interview. Also enjoy your song "when I get to old"

[@edmondmcdowell9690]

They have an amazingly large repertoire.

[@WilliamJones-dn6py]

This band is great

[@ccac995584571]

Fazer o que se gosta, fazer com prazer, e fazer simplesmente por gostar de fazer. Maravilhoso.

[@CptShotClog]

Nice interview with Barnabus Jones

[@rockynelson3942]

Great, great trombone man. How many great musicians went to an early grave? Lost my wife and brother to cigarettes. Wish he would stop.

[@loop1479]

Placing healthy people under house arrest in 2020 is contributing to a lot of loss of life as well. Wish they'd lock up the governments.

[@MrAjpalkow]

That dude is cool- Great player🎵

[@Mia-qt4th]

Good job interviewing Barnabus!

[@robjames3864]

I`d say people are interested of who the band members are. Do some more interviews with the band members. ;-)

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

Damn good band.

[@soldtobediers]

Sincere fellow

[@bartram33]

Love to hear an interview with Erika.

[@MichaelGawesebmainone]

Would love to see his practice routine?

[@stevegrooms1142]

I find this interview interesting but uncomfortable to watch. My interest in members of this band is far higher than my knowledge about them, and I think that is how they prefer things. These folks seem to want to talk to us with their music rather than sharing in other ways. Who could complain about that, given how generously they entertain us musically?

[@butsaw]

super barnabus

[@terrulian]

The fact that she sits on the drum is hardly the secret to Erika's uniqueness.

[@carrico504]

My man

[@rchydrozz751]

I've seen a few without Erika. It seems like something is missing.

[@bubblegum2996]

When I was in New Orleans it seemed to me no one was actually from there

[@saskiacalvert9764]

I prefer his little hat, the one that perches atop his head like mr. potato head's.

[@philipjohnson5366]

I've wanted to hear an interview with Barnabas. Not overly conversational. Obviously not too comfortable as the object of the interview.

[@tooge47]

I wonder if that "dress code" is intentional or coincidental ?

[@robertmcaree7016]

Love this band, consider myself an 'addict' and I'm sad to see Barnabus a brass, wind, musician is a slave to cigarettes. This does not bode well for longevity on this career path!

[@akocarr777]

Is sad that he smokes. Their music is great though hopefully he won't stop playing if he continues smoking is dangerous

[@wimjansen481]

👍😃🇱🇺

[@whitesoxbob]

can they make a living doing this?

[@aspencrest]

I really wished the interviewer had asked him about dog grooming. ugh. Missed opportunity.

[@BazColne]

As far as interviews go this wasn't particularly revealing.

[@angelthman1659]

Agreed. Barnabus seemed kind of distant and reluctant.

[@saskiacalvert9764]

not a blabbermouth. good quality.

[@chimneychuck]

Hopefully the next interviewer has his or her stuff together more than this guy.

[@professorredpill3436]

I am guessing the spokesman for the band was otherwise preoccupied.. lmao

[@roosterjones4247]

He could have waited until after the interview to light up a damn cigarette. Turned it off right then.

[@QuasiRandomViewer]

You get some secondhand smoke?

[@kenrowland7864]

That interview was like watching paint dry..😐

[@brentevans4961]

This Guy is LOADED WITH PERSONALITY. I Like Him Even Less Now ☹️