cornet

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a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone

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Given that the players he's talkingabout include high-caliber musicians like alto saxophonist Threadgill, cornetists Morris and Dara, trombonist Craig Harris, sax masters Hamiet Bluiett and Steve Coleman, bassists Wilber Morris and Fred Hopkins, drummers Steve McCall and Billy Higgins, that's a good bet.
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Four of the band's former principal cornetists are legends in the great world of music.
Band celebrate 150 years of success
Freddie Keppard (whose photographed pose holding a slide cornet was mentioned above) is reputed to have been one of the first great jazz cornetists, at a time when the cornet was the king of jazz instruments.
In short, this is a fine, versatile cornetist. For a session made at a time when the genius of Louis Armstrong was already well documented on records, one must be careful not to get carried away with praise, but at the very least Keppard's impressive contribution requires no apology.
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Principal cornetists Rob Westacott (Hepworth) and Alan Morrison (B & R) must be mentioned, as for B & R percussionist Mark Wagstaff, his xylophone solo Helter Skelter was a sheer delight.
Classy choice of brass
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