This dazzling cornet/trumpet virtuoso piece was based on an air by Niccolo Paganini, and was originally composed for violin. Herbert L. Clarke was called the greatest cornetist of all time, and at the urging of another famous cornet soloist, Walter Rogers

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This latest recording from Paul Cacia, a classic trumpet solo with which his interpretation is to paint the carnival atmosphere of this most important Italian Venetian festival, is a tribute to trumpet master Claude Gordon.

The Carnival of Venice by J. B. Arbans
Featuring The Paul Cacia Concert Jazz Orchestra
Flugelhorn/Trumpet Solo by Paul Cacia
Arranged and Conducted by David Stout
Final Mixdown 2/22/11

THE STORY

Herbert L. Clarke was among the greatest cornet soloists of his time. In 1897
he was the first cornet soloist of the John Philip Souza Band the worlds
most successful recording artist. In his later years he became a trumpet master,
his prote'ge and most renown student was Claude Gordon, who became the 1st
trumpet player for CBS Radio for 11 years in the early 1940's. He went on to
be a successful trumpet soloist and band leader. In his later years he too became
a trumpet master. I was one of Claude's youngest students, and studied with him
for 5 years at his home in Big Bear Lake and his studio in Woodland Hills. The
lessons with Claude included much of the Herbert L. Clarke material and method.
Claude had me join him at his clinics and seminars to demonstrate "Carnival".

In the early 1990's I called Claude to tell him about a new and different version
of the "Carnival of Venice" that I was working on, as a tribute to Claude, I asked
him for his advice on some new idea's and about the way Herbert L. Clarke performed it. Claude called me back 3 times and we spoke at length about the my solo part and the new orchestration. I incorporated Claudes idea's musically in the solo part performing most of the piece on flugelhorn. Claude told me that the piece was played "Ad Libitum" which means you can take liberties with the melody and get away with it. Claude never heard the finished piece, he passed away in the mid 1990's, I felt the loss was so great that I lost interest in the piece. But, here it is, at last, a different version of this classic piece, and dedicated to my teacher Claude Gordon, who gave me the tools to be able to play the trumpet with success. The piece ends on an F above double high C, which, of course, was Claudes idea. So I hope you enjoy!!

"Hit hard and wish it well"!

"The Carnival of Venice" arr. David
A Tribute to Claude Gordon
by Paul Cacia


THE BIO
Paul Cacia... is recognized throughout the world and has already earned his place alongside the other legendary names in trumpet history. He is among the youngest and most renowned protégé's to master teacher Claude Gordon and Cat Anderson. His early talents were acknowledged by jazz greats Louie Bellson, Don Ellis and Stan Kenton, his professional career began as 1st trumpet to Ray Anthony and the great Al Hirt Big Band in New Orleans. Signed to his first recording contract at age 21, he opened before 60,000 people with the rock group "Chicago". He also recorded with Tito Puente and Stevie Wonder, and led the powerful horn section of the Buddy Miles Express in San Francisco. His diverse career includes 7 world-class studio albums featuring his soaring unique trademark trumpet sound. Leaving Los Angeles after a quarter of a century, as a studio musician his credentials include the winter "Olympic Fanfare's" for Bill Conti, to "Highway To Heaven" for David Rose. As an orchestra leader for more than 25 years, many jazz legends have appeared in concert, and or, recorded for Paul Cacia among them: Anita O'day, Marshall Royal, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Lee Konitz, June Christy, Laurindo Almieda, Shelly Manne, Conte Candoli, Bill Watrous, Maria Muldaur, Morgan Brittany, Herb Jefferies, Paula Kelly Jr. and The Modernaires, Louie Bellson, Al Viola, Chuck Findley, Pete Candoli, Conti Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Sammy Nestico, William Russo and Pete Rugolo, et al...