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January 2 2008
Thank you for this great website! I know that everyone is aware of the great jazz solos both brothers have played on many of jazz' greatest recordings - but I don't think many are aware of what an important lead player Pete was and the tremendous influence his lead playing had on all the lead trumpeters who came later.
My hat's off to one of the greatest (and unsung)lead trumpeters of all time! |
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| Bob Zimmerman |
Sarasota, Florida |
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July 2007
Bob Zimmerman of The Bob Zimmerman Orchestra ~~
Great artical , wish I could have been there to join you .
Bob Zimmeman |
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| 2009-03-21 |
| Michael Stevenson |
England |
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2007
Thanks Sheryl
For the great CD. Please give more than my best wishes to Pete. I play the Peggy Lee tracks on Black Coffee so often. The backings are full of the deepest and energetic sensitivity. I'm ashamed to say that the opening of I've Got You Under My Skin is my ring tone and students ask, 'Where can I get that'?
Mike |
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| Jim Hollman |
Rochester, NY |
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2007
I first heard of Conte from my private teacher just recently. I am now transcribing his solos, looking for recordings and.....
how do I get that sound! |
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2007
When I was a young trumpet player back in the sixties, I remember laying in my dark bedroom listening to two for the money. Man I loved that album, I just wore it out. The candolis are "Jazz Trumpet" God bless you Pete. You have touched a lot of people. Most of whom you don't even know, and I'm one of the many. |
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| 2009-03-21 |
| Jim Ganser |
Mishawaka, Indiana |
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| Pete I'am Benny Candoli's Son-In-Law married to Carmen Candoli I wanted to let you know how proudly Benny spoke of you and Conti. Mishawaka has a son in California. Carmen and I wish you the best that life has to offer. |
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| 2009-03-21 |
| Wayne Humbyrd |
Branson, Missouri |
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2007
In the early 80's when I was living in California I had the privilage of going and hearing Pete and Conti and some supperclub around San Fransisco. The name escapes me but the evening doesnt. I sat 3 feet in front of Pete and Conti's horns ALL NIGHT LONG! What a great thrill that was. I could not believe it when about 10-15 years later I was to have a bigger thrill. Conti Candoli came to Tulsa Oklahoma to play with the University of Tulsa jazz band which I had been playing jazz trumpet with. The director knew what a huge Conti fan I was so I got to drive him around but better yet I got to play a tune with just myself, Conti and the rythym section. I chose a tune that Conti and Frank Rosolino had recorded on the Conversations album entitled "Attention". While I was pleased with what I had to "say" I literally stood there in awe of Conti as he effortlessly played his ass off. What a great sound. Great ideas. He was as fluid on the trumpet as any trumpeter ever. At times he made it sound like a tenor sax. Conversations is one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded by the way. Conti was very gracious to allow a midwest country boy to play with him. I will never forget that night as I have the entire concert on video. I will also never forget Conti Condoli. |
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| 2009-03-21 |
| Chuck Laper |
Greenville, MI |
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2007
First saw Conte with Stan Kenton around 1952 or 1953...Will never forget him being featured on a little known chart "Cool Eyes"....I have all the Kenton recordings from the beginning through the last; including some of the 16" "Concert In Miniture" discs done for the Armed Forces Radio Network, so i have all the Kenton recordings that Conte was on....i also have a couple of Conte's LPs, and all the Lighthouse All-Stars recordings.......i've always enjoyed Conte's playing....now he and Maynard are playing with all the great musicians that we've lost here on earth
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2007
A great trpt player/musican, and good friend. When he comes to dinner, he can eat. He has all the good stories along with a great smile. |
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| 2009-03-21 |
| Russ Ruffino SR |
Fountain Valley, CA |
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October 2007
Great pictures and great job. Sheryl your the best. |
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