Comments on: Jazz Tuba – Going Deep Into 8 Trailblazing Players

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:25:14 +0000

In reply to Joel Thompson. yup. With Max Roach

By: Robert Patterson

Robert Patterson — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:08:39 +0000

Joe Tarto way back. Think there was one or more who doubled on bass and tuba.

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:38:37 +0000

Don’t forget the late Sam Pilafian, with both the Empire Brass and his small jazz group Travelin’ Light with guitarist Frank Vignola.

By: Matt Fripp

Matt Fripp — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:38:35 +0000

In reply to Will Pepper. Cool! I started out on the euphonium which I guess is not a million miles away...

By: Will Pepper

Will Pepper — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:13:33 +0000

I started playing tuba in 6th grade and continued to play it and march playing a sousaphone in high school. I ‘m amazed by the talent of all these men especially Bill Barber. I’ve always thought that the tuba could play a more prominent role in jazz and it finally is even in rock. I’m a Pepper maybe J.W. is a great Uncle of mine. Keep the clef bass.

By: Joel Thompson

Joel Thompson — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:59:17 +0000

A wonderful list. There is also Ray Draper on Tuba too. Best Wishes from Joel

By: Alun Davies

Alun Davies — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:42:39 +0000

The tuba, no doubt, has the potential to make a significant contribution to the sound of a band but logistics probably mitigate against it being a popular option for any budding musician. I can’t imagine many children pleading with their parents to buy a tuba when the alternatives such as sax, guitar and trumpet are far easier to handle and are associated with so many famous musicians to whom to look for inspiration.