Posted by Eve on November 27, 2000 at 04:33:43:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Tubists Lullaby posted by Larry Zaidan on November 27, 2000 at 00:01:48:
> ...Yamaha (YCB-621)  
>   
> The sound of that horn was lighter than most, and as such 
> had a wonderful effect on the overall sound of the quintet....
> it made for five EQUALLY balanced voices....more of a "chamber" 
> sound, rather than a heavy brass sound. I personally miss his 
> use of that horn, and wish he would go back.....
I wholeheartedly second that opinion. 
5 equally balanced voices - how refreshing it would be if more people thought like that. It should no more be a tuba-fest than a jock-strap-trumpet fest...