"Georgia on My Mind" as performed by Doc Severinsen is a masterpiece of soulful jazz and technical trumpet mastery. Originally recorded for the Tonight Show Band Vol. II album, this arrangement transforms the Hoagy Carmichael classic into a high-octane feature for lead trumpet and big band. Mastering the Arrangement
The High C: In the trumpet world, High C (the one an octave above middle C) is the standard for "advanced" playing. Doc plays High Gs. He dances on Double C. The Flexibility: Look for large interval leaps. Doc frequently jumps from a low F# to a high C# without any glissando—just pure accuracy. The Vibrato: This is what kills most imitators. Doc’s vibrato is not in his hand (like a string player); it’s in his jaw. It is wide and slow, like a Leslie speaker. When reading the sheet music, you will see long whole notes. Those notes aren't rests for your lips; they are chances to apply the shake. georgia on my mind doc severinsen sheet music
“Georgia on My Mind,” written by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics), is one of the most enduring American standards. While famously performed by Ray Charles (who made it the official state song of Georgia in 1979), the piece has a special place in the brass world thanks to legendary trumpeter Doc Severinsen. His virtuosic, lyrical arrangement for trumpet and ensemble transforms the soulful ballad into a showpiece for solo trumpet. "Georgia on My Mind" as performed by Doc
Playing Severinsen’s arrangement of “Georgia on My Mind” is a rite of passage for aspiring commercial trumpeters. It teaches: Mastering the Arrangement The High C: In the
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