Lead trumpet "At the Sands"?

Marvin75 · Regular Member Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 37

Who played lead on Sinatra at the Sands (1966)?

KPC517 · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:46 am Post subject:

According to Google:

"Eisaman, whose stage name is Don Edwards, served as lead trumpet for some legendary artists, including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Jerry Lewis. He’s performed for presidents Lyndon Johnson, John Kennedy, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan."

And:

"While in Las Vegas, he also recorded the original “Ocean’s Eleven” soundtrack with the Rat Pack and worked with Sinatra on his “Sinatra at the Sands” album. During his transition from Vegas showman to traveling musician, playing for Broadway shows and other notable entertainers while on his way East, Edwards teamed up with Isaac Hayes to create the soundtrack for the original “Shaft” movie. The album sold more than 10 million copies."

From reading some articles, I think the album was cut with the Count Basie Orchestra.
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Jon Arnold · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Jan 2002 Posts: 2025

I have this album. If you want to learn how to swing, this is a great place to start. The ablum was recorded with Count Basie. Love it!

trpthrld · Heavyweight Member Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 4808

That album has been the subject of several TH threads, might be worth searching the archives.

There was a lot of intense discussion on was it Brisbois / Gozzo (who died in 1964) / etc.

I don't recall what was decided...except that it wasn't Goz.
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Tony Scodwell · Heavyweight Member Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 1961

I was always under the impression that Al Porcino did the week of live recordings with Sinatra at the Sands [not a regular part of the Basie band] until my buddy Dave Belknap informed me this week that it was him. If you don't have this recording, get it. Priceless!
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KPC517 · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:58 pm Post subject:

Very Nice!! Nothing like having it right from the horses mouth!! (So much for Google!! lol). I am going to purchase it tonight!!
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PhxHorn · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject:

Keep in mind that the 'Sinatra: Vegas' box set has an entire CD of different performances from that Sands run. Also better sound quality. They really need to go back and remix the original album.

Tony Scodwell · Heavyweight Member Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 1961

If you're referring to the boxed set of live recordings [including a Caesars DVD] the date with the Basie band at the Sands isn't in that one. If it's the one I think it is, it includes recordings made from the sound boards at Caesars and the Golden Nugget by the soundman without permission. I heard that the union [Local 369] was getting that project stopped until proper payment was made but it certainly is on the shelves now and I haven't heard about anybody getting the bread for it. That would explain the poor sound quality. It's always interesting to see these recordings show up years later and realize you're on them. I have found more "bootleg" recordings of bands I was on in the most unusual places around the world than actual "official" recordings commercially released. With such good digital equipment now, it can only increase the problem. If you don't think it's hurting you as a professional musician, wait until you find out your pension is missing those contributions and you're getting screwed and nobody seems able to do anything about it.
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dbacon · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 8592

tomba51 · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:35 pm Post subject:

PhxHorn · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject:

If you're referring to the boxed set of live recordings [including a Caesars DVD] the date with the Basie band at the Sands isn't in that one.

Well, it's a different date from the same run as 'Live at the Sands' (Jan/Feb '66), just different live takes of the same tunes, plus a few bonuses. Basically an 'alternate takes' version of 'Live at the Sands'. It's the 2nd CD in the set. Sound quality is much better than the original, so the Basie band has more depth to it.

http://www.amazon.com/Sinatra-Vegas-Box-Set-1DVD/dp/B000GIWS6A/ref=dp_return_2?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music

You can scroll down at the Amazon link and view the entire song list under disc 2. Note that it's not a DVD, despite what the first track says. The DVD is disc 5, different venue, different year. Note that disc 1 is also from the Sands several years earlier, another fabulous recording. Discs 1 and 2 are really superb. The DVD, not so much.

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jakeboldman · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:17 am Post subject:

Al Aarons was on lead

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/live-at-the-sands-count-basie-orchestra-reprise-review-by-jack-bowers.php
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plankowner110 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 3620

I bought the "Sinatra At The Sands" LP album when it first came out (I was in high school) and played it repeatedly until I wore it out! Incredible show by Sinatra and the Basie Band. One of my Top 5 all-time favorite recordings.
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