Posted by Chuck Jackson on August 10, 2000 at 01:31:57:
In Reply to: Re: Would like info on these Tuba players posted by Jason Ladd on August 09, 2000 at 19:47:11:
Jason,
James Jenkins is the Principal Tubist with the Jacksonville S.O. and used to teach at the Eastern Music Festival. When I knew him, he was the principal with Alabama S.O. James is a major tuba player, gifted with a huge sound and stunning musicianship. He has made the finals of all the major auditions of the last 8 or so years. James also plays BBb, owns a fabulous Marzan Piston BBb(just like your Dads CC). He is also one of a handful of African-American tuba players to play a prominent role in the orchestral field. I hope someone can give us a background on perhaps the greatest tuba player no one remembers, Carlton McCreary. From the rumors I have heard, this cat was the most gifted tuba player of our generation. Hope this helps.
Chuck Jackson