A Little Trumpet Insanity- Pete Barbutti

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This may be only entertaining to the older set but to those of us who have lived through the latter part of the Big Band years, these videos will bring back some memories, both good and bad. Pete Barbutti was the comic humorist for every musician and was able to tell the musicians side of the stories better than anyone.

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.

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4 thoughts on “A Little Trumpet Insanity- Pete Barbutti”

  1. Chris Lodge

    I enjoyed every minute of it, especially the second video. I aspire to be fourth trumpet player in a big band some day.

    Keep up the great work, Bruce.

    • Bruce Chidester

      You need to inspire yourself to be the first chair player and as time goes by, you will find where you belong. I enjoy the second chair myself.

      Best of luck and stop by often.
      Merry Christmas

  2. Glenn Holtz

    Love the other side shows as well. The “Neil Diamond” piano was fantastic!!

  3. Morris B.

    Peter Barbuti was hilarious, wise, and genuine. 4th trumpet schtick was great! Unfortunately, It is sad that america lacks any real comedians, or commentators that require any intelligence from the audience other than hustling and swindling and the zeal for expansion.

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