I grew up in southern California long ago, and had opportunities to hear symphony and film studio musicians working there. For many decades, the Los Angeles/ Hollywood area has had fantastic musicians. The tradition lives on, as exhibited in this YouTube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIV9xy8brc" target="_blank
It's Jim Self's antiphonal double quintet played by the LA Chamber Brass and the Crown City Brass Quintets. June 9, 2008 in Pasadena, CA. Daniel Rosenboom, Lee Thornburg, Brad Warnaar, Alex Iles and Jim Self play the "A" parts, Rob Frear, Marty Fenton Frear, Ben Jaber, Andy Malloy and Norm Pearson play "B."
Great Brass Playing in Los Angeles
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Re: Great Brass Playing in Los Angeles
Speaking of great brass playing in LA, anyone catch the LA Phil play the Planets and the Ride a few days ago?
Chase