I agree with you Mike. Anyone who has played any instrument, esp. a
trumpet/cornet or brass instrument, knows that range is just one
aspect of musicianship. So while it's true that Louie didn't make his
living playing in the upper octaves he never really had to. It's all
about style and passion with his music. If anyone here ever listened
to Maynard Ferguson play, he's squealing on his trumpet but not making
any statements playing up there. So what's the point? I equate the
high notes with the home run or hail mary pass... sure it's exciting
but it's the small things that make whatever it is successful.

--Andrew

--- In satchmoclub@yahoogroups.com, "cornetmike, \(grey_hipster\)"
<cornetmike@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks!
>
> In an interview I saw in TV, I heard Wynton Marsalis say that
Armstrong never lost his "lip." It is true that Armstrong couldn't
play as quickly, or hit the high notes with the same volume when he
got older, but he gained subtlety, nuance, and sophistication.
>
> regards
> cornetmike
> o-iii-O