Urbie Green Ave Maria & Pathetique sonata from 1973 LP Bein Green

[@davidwoodbridge9433]

So Sad to hear of my Trombone hero's passing. My Dad ( he was a professional trombone player ) buying this record in 1973 is what inspired me to become one too. RIP to you Urbie and your golden sound......

[@fernandoruiz1809]

Wonderfull. Urbie Green the greatest trombonist.

[@rev.edwardmartinez468]

Of all the great trombonist I've heard in my seventy years, I being one occupied with producing great sweet sound, Uribe is the king of us all. Love to hear him.

[@roycetanouye]

So glad a younger generation gets to hear one of the real masters of the trombone. Check out the end of this track where he is playing in harmony with himself. So many of his recordings are lost in the vaults of some record company. Thank God for You Tube.

[@johnbirch6707]

The best, just so tuneful and in control.A great loss.

[@PatrickCurrie1]

This version always puts a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye from the sheer beauty of his playing. Two masters at work here, The Composer and the Performer. It just doesn't get any better.

[@robertvriesman4070]

I've always wondered if Urbie Green and Bill Pearce knew each other. They were certainly contemporaries. I would have loved to have heard them together.

[@Kingtrombone100]

The mark of a great trombonist; Urbie could, and did, play ANY music and make it sound sensational. Many people do not like classical adaptions played with a vibrato, but Urbie just sings! It sounds beautiful with his touch of vibrato becuase it is not over done. He could play a great vibrato using his slide, or just with his lips. I saw him play, spoke with him, and he is a humble man that just loves playing the trombone -and WHAT a trombonist!

[@ruthrogers1032]

Leslie Weddell ihg

[@rheafoster7346]

I played this exact arrangement for my sister's wedding about 25 years ago. Yes, the high F was demanding, particularly after the non stop playing that preceeds it, but sure worth the effort!

[@trombonediver]

Do you still have copy of the arrangement or know where I can get one.

[@guardsdepot]

Utterly stunning artistry...............................doesn't it sound so easy.....................................

[@BartSimpson-lf8gv]

omg, that was beautiful.

[@gentidof]

Vraiment exceptionnel ! Un musicien qui aura marqué son instrument !

[@chrishellerud2626]

Beautiful , let’s all open your mind and hearts

[@Cantaloupe07]

He's been my idol since i heard him when he was in the Woody Herman's Band early 50's !

[@peterhartel1988]

Urbie you are immortal...

[@tbone9ful]

I am just now, 40 years later, realizing the profound effect he has had on my playing style and range. He's the Paul Desmond of trombone!! BTW, I played this exact arrangement of "Ave" for my sister's wedding years ago, and the Pathetique might be my very favorite of his renditions. thanks so much for posting....wish ALL aspiring young players could experience this man.

[@lotus98t]

@SoundofTears44 I agree! That's the sound has inspired all generations. Good bless that high register!

[@CaseModVideos]

Ahhhh yes - the high note ( 2:35 ). When I was a teen I had his Album and I practiced and practiced this song after bringing it down about a half octave so I could play it. He's the best. Simple the best.

[@johndenning9230]

A top D (tenor clef) is my take on the high note to which you refer. I may be wrong, and if so, someone please let me know. Urbie makes it all seem so effortless. JD

[@TheMrAshley2010]

John Denning Actually, it's treble clef, top line F.

[@michaelhutchinson9413]

Verified, Mr. Ashley! Checked my keyboard AND my own horn, a Kanstel Williams knockoff .😂

[@martinyates7945]

The master yesterday, today and all of the tomorrows

[@SoundofTears44]

A trombone player's "trombone player" , saw him play as a featured soloist in a park in Huntington Village, NY. mid 70's. Won't ever forget that mellow tone and slide moving, love the adaptation of Beethoven. Thank you so much for posting this, Happy Holidays and god bless you.

[@robertgilbert5686]

Urbie was the gold standard for trombone virtuosity. It seemed that every performance was effortless. I think only those who have played (or tried to play) the trombone can really understand the skill required to sound like Urbie.

[@56conn6h]

No one could touch Urbie. One of a kind.

[@harryhagan5937]

Very well put. It's like Sinatra: there's no close 2nd, and there's no defining the qualities that make both vastly superior, except maybe a total commitment to the song at hand, the profound depth of feeling, and the subjugating of that feeling to the material; not trying to assert the self above it..

[@timluby2392]

Urbie and Bill 2 greats we lost in '18.probably 2 of the best trombone players ever!

[@francoishofer2287]

trombone-sound at its best

[@williamharris1131]

Tasty playing by the "Master"! Wow!

[@monkeyman41333]

I think I just shed tear. GOAT

[@fotojazzeando]

Hermoso! Gracias por compartir.

[@hectrombonvelasquez]

Dios bendiga tanto talento dado a personas especiales como a Urbie.

[@EddieJazzFan]

Thanks for uploading. I have this album but it is way beat up and sounds terrible. It is great to hear a clean copy of this track.

[@grahamm3139]

so sweet

[@yebouti]

Sensational!

[@larrysmith6797]

Reminds me of my Martin Urbie Green tenor. Should have never sold it.

[@scpatriot4786]

Urbie tells the Maestro Pavarotti to hold his beer! Magical!

[@edmonvrapi6322]

Trombon clas .

[@frantiseksima5075]

K., děkuji Ti.

[@lourozabone9129]

Sublime!!!

[@88HCL2000]

RIP U.G.

[@KD5XB]

Tears and love always.

[@BobfromSalem]

Yes-- May he rest in peace

[@19401341]

1973 what a year.

[@MrCheevy]

Urbie, save something for the next generation!!!

[@ducciocastelli7560]

Nearer my God to Thee

[@johndenning9230]

Urbie, I've got to know. Why didn.t you ever go turby to to turbie, with WW Just curious JD

[@johndenning9230]

Crikey! I just came across this comment of mine from two years ago. 'Turbie to to turbie? I must have been drunk. WW is Billy Watrous, of course, but I think what I meant to say was 'why didn't you ever go toe to toe with WW?'. IMO, those two guys dominated trombone playing back then, yet I never saw them perform together. I've always considered that to be a bit strange. It would have been a great show. JD

[@cannonballblues]

Beautiful....reminds me of my favorite group OK-Dreamband. CD "Clarinet-Dreams" is available for download (iTunes, amazon).

[@Egbert1957]

Ein Könner, unerreicht.

[@samacull]

Urbie has that special something. You either know how to sing or you spend your whole life trying,,,