Trumpet Duel (Johnny Cash Show)
As a pretty devoted trumpeter, I found this video absolutely entertaining and hilarious. If it were not so true, it would not be so funny. While this is obviously a dramatic fiction, the mindset illustrated in this video is as real to the trumpet world as the rising of the sun each morning.
In the video are two trumpeters, “the best” played by Al Hirt (in white, the good guy), and his challenger (in black, the bad guy). After being challenged by a flashy hotrod youngster, “the best” must prove his dominance as a trumpeter by a test of skill.
My favorite part is the belt full of mouthpieces…trumpeters will understand that.
Trumpet players are trying to figure out who the second trumpet player is. Everybody know Jumbo.
Yeah, I can’t figure out either. He can play! I love the sideburns and mouthpiece belt.
Why can’t TV be like this anymore? Awesomely cheesy sets but rad music showcases and whatnot. I miss the variety show format.