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Sempre TrumpetPaul Griffin1:37
Fanfare For The Common Man-BrassPaul Griffin2:42
Hejre KatiPaul Griffin3:08
MacArthur Park-FluglehornPaul Griffin6:09
You've ChangedPaul Griffin3:58
Trumpet CrumpetPaul Griffin0:38
Starting SomethingPaul Griffin4:27
Can't Buy Me Love-Lead Trumpet With Ella FitzgeraldPaul Griffin2:57
Quiet City-MasterPaul Griffin8:59
The Lady Is A TrampPaul Griffin4:48
Trumpet Duet #1Paul Griffin0:27
This cd was a last minute decision to create and I remain remorseful that it wasn’t at the top of my list. As mentioned elsewhere on this web site, my trumpet playing career came to an abrupt end when I fell from a stage during a performance for the governor of New York, (Mario Cuomo) and I sustained serious and permanent injury to my cervical and lumbar spine. I had always intended to record some of my favorite trumpet solos and styles, but the dynamics of playing the trumpet are such that along with the discouraging prognosis’ of several top Park Avenue spinal surgeons, to continue playing the trumpet was not to be in my future. This cd is a compilation of a few of the recordings that I had archived for a “rainy day.” “Funny, That Rainy Day Is Here.” (Which song I recorded as a trumpet and vocal performance and can be seen in the video production above.)
Thank you for your request. I don’t have cd’s for sale however, you are welcome to listen to the entire playlist of “Trumpets & Crumpets.” http://griffin-house.com/trumpets
Been enjoying your playing. You were a great trumpet player. Your Dad was one of the best. I played for s few years as a kid. My grandfather also played with the Benny Goodman band like your Father did. But he was with him before your Dad and Harry James. My Grandfather was Bunny Berigan. I am sure he knew your Dad. Your Dad Chris Griffin had a wonderful sound. Love your playing too. Sorry about your accident. You should be famous too.Thanks Wayne Colburn
My goodness…what a special surprise! Your grandfather was an absolute legend. Somebody, whom all trumpet players aspired to emulate. Thank you so much for connecting and commenting. In case you haven’t seen it yet, there is a link here, to a tribute about my father….where I have also mentioned your grandfather. What a history we are privileged to share. http://griffin-house.com/chris-griffin There is a video on that page of my dad’s tribute to your grandfather with his version of: “I Can’t Get Started.”
I listen and watch singers and swing channel on the music television channels. Bunny Berrigan is often on and it’s usually, Cant Get Started. Thank you for your comment Wayne. I am Paul’s sister, and Chris Griffins daughter.
Hi Patrica that’s my Moms name too. Patrica Berigan Colburn. It’s so great to read about your Dad . I did not know he was the trumpet player for the Honeymooner show. That opening theme always moved me as a kid. Your Dad was such a great trumpet player. What a great life as a musician he had. My grandfather of course died young. But they both played in the best era of music. They were so lucky to be alive at that time. I think I remember seeing your Dad on tv once. The Jackie Gleason show. I was a kid of course and the trumpet player who I think was your Dad was next to Jackie playing some high notes. And Jackie Gleason called him steel lips. I had a good time tonight listening to his music tonight. I really liked his playing I cover the water front. Very nice ! Take care Patrica.
Would you possibly have any of your Trumpets & Crumpets cd’s for sale ?
Thank you for your request. I don’t have cd’s for sale however, you are welcome to listen to the entire playlist of “Trumpets & Crumpets.” http://griffin-house.com/trumpets
Been enjoying your playing. You were a great trumpet player. Your Dad was one of the best. I played for s few years as a kid. My grandfather also played with the Benny Goodman band like your Father did. But he was with him before your Dad and Harry James. My Grandfather was Bunny Berigan. I am sure he knew your Dad. Your Dad Chris Griffin had a wonderful sound. Love your playing too. Sorry about your accident. You should be famous too.Thanks Wayne Colburn
My goodness…what a special surprise! Your grandfather was an absolute legend. Somebody, whom all trumpet players aspired to emulate. Thank you so much for connecting and commenting. In case you haven’t seen it yet, there is a link here, to a tribute about my father….where I have also mentioned your grandfather. What a history we are privileged to share. http://griffin-house.com/chris-griffin There is a video on that page of my dad’s tribute to your grandfather with his version of: “I Can’t Get Started.”
I listen and watch singers and swing channel on the music television channels. Bunny Berrigan is often on and it’s usually, Cant Get Started. Thank you for your comment Wayne. I am Paul’s sister, and Chris Griffins daughter.
Hi Patrica that’s my Moms name too. Patrica Berigan Colburn. It’s so great to read about your Dad . I did not know he was the trumpet player for the Honeymooner show. That opening theme always moved me as a kid. Your Dad was such a great trumpet player. What a great life as a musician he had. My grandfather of course died young. But they both played in the best era of music. They were so lucky to be alive at that time. I think I remember seeing your Dad on tv once. The Jackie Gleason show. I was a kid of course and the trumpet player who I think was your Dad was next to Jackie playing some high notes. And Jackie Gleason called him steel lips. I had a good time tonight listening to his music tonight. I really liked his playing I cover the water front. Very nice ! Take care Patrica.
Which was our Mother’s favorite Song
She had a few: “I Can’t Get Started.” “The Folks Who Live On The Hill” “Willow Weep For Me” “Angel Eyes”