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The Greatest Tuba Players Of All Time 💚

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Who are the best tuba players in history? The tuba is the largest, lowest pitched brass instrument and takes years of practice to master. The musicians on this list have become the greatest tuba players in history, each from a variety of genres, in which the tuba is used, such as classical music, military bands, and jazz.These best tuba players are from different eras as well, but each one of them is incredibly adept at their instrument. These best tuba players have the ability to execute flawless music whether its a rehearsed piece or improv in jazz music. These musicians often helped define their respective musical times and have created iconic music that we still listen to today.The best tubists ever are from all over the world and include hugely talented musicians such as Carol Jantsch, Tom Abbs, Alan Baer, John Bodwin, and Roger Bobo. To become one of the best tuba players ever takes great commitment, a strong work ethic, and dedication.Vote up the greatest tuba players in history below, from any genre, or add a tuba player you think is the best, if he or she isn't already on the list.Photo: Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY...more 0:00 - Intro 0:00:08 - John White 0:00:15 - Bill Muter 0:00:22 - Dave Bargeron 0:00:29 - Norman Pearson 0:00:36 - Red Callender 0:00:43 - John Kirby 0:00:50 - Bob Stewart 0:00:57 - Ray Draper 0:01:04 - Heiko Triebener 0:01:11 - Kenneth Amis 0:01:18 - John Van Houten 0:01:25 - Gerard Hoffnung 0:01:32 - Tom Abbs 0:01:39 - Walter Hilgers 0:01:46 - Michel Godard 0:01:53 - Patrick Harrild 0:02:00 - David Fedderly 0:02:07 - Scott Irvine 0:02:14 - Herbie Flowers 0:02:21 - John Bodwin 0:02:28 - Mike Roylance 0:02:35 - Tony Clements 0:02:42 - Velvet Brown 0:02:49 - Carol Jantsch 0:02:56 - Daniel Perantoni 0:03:03 - Aubrey Foard 0:03:10 - Howard Johnson 0:03:17 - John D. Stevens 0:03:25 - James Gourlay 0:03:32 - Tommy Johnson 0:03:39 - Alan Baer 0:03:46 - Rex Martin 0:03:53 - William Bell 0:04:00 - John Fletcher 0:04:07 - Harvey Phillips 0:04:14 - Charles Daellenbach 0:04:21 - Gene Pokorny 0:04:28 - Roger Bobo 0:04:35 - ystein Baadsvik 0:04:42 - James Akins 0:04:49 - Arnold Jacobs 💚Music💚 DreamHeaven - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQ44COnIK-vsbBw8jEm1zA 💚Subscribe💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBL6lsMaUu4ondeupEQhutg?sub_confirmation=1 💚About Us💚 Welcome! Here are the ratings of everything that may interest you, you will definitely find something for yourself. Updated every day so you'll definitely have something to see for breakfast!



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About Red Callender

George Sylvester "Red" Callender was an American string bass and tuba player. He is perhaps best known as a jazz musician, but worked with an array of pop, rock and vocal acts as a member of The Wrecking Crew, a group of first-call session musicians in Los Angeles. Callender also co-wrote the 1959 top-10 hit "Primrose Lane".

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