Posted by jeff miller on April 24, 2003 at 17:25:31:
In Reply to: BAT Brass Quintet Test posted by Rick Denney on April 23, 2003 at 14:40:33:
Hi, Rick
I think that large American band tubas are ideal for Dixie and early jazz type playing. They have the closest sound to a sousaphone of any tuba types I've used before, and they have the "Umph" needed to push the rhythm of the ensemble along. I find it really funny how much my Yorkbrunner and my ancient Eb sousaphone (60% brass, 39%duct tape, 1%silver plate) sound alike at low volume levels.
Maybe that's not a great reflection on my Yorkbrunner sound...
Jeff