Manufacturer: Besson
Model: Sovereign 981
Condition: Used, Very good
Year: N/A
Key: EEb
Bore: .681"
Bell Size/Material: 19" Yellow brass
Finish: Silver
Case: Yes, Original case
Oil: Yamaha Regular
Used Besson Sovereign 981 EEb Tuba in silver plate with original case. This 4-valve (3+1) compensating tuba From the collection of bass trombonist Dave Taylor, who has performed and recorded with enough major artists (Aretha Franklin, Sinatra, Rolling Stones, etc) and orchestras to make your head spin -- check out his bio below. There's some damage to the bell tail, as well as a gouge in the bell flare that appears to have been from a dropped mouthpiece. Other than that, this tuba is in excellent shape, with 100% intact silver plating and just a few minor scuffs/scratches here and there. We gave it a full professional cleaning and we precision-aligned the pistons. It plays with a wide, symphonic-oriented tone, and the valve action and ergonomics are excellent. This is a fantastic tuba for concert band and symphonic playing. Comes with original wheelie hard case.
FROM DAVETAYLOR.NET:
Receiving B.S. and M.S. degrees from The Julliard School of Music, David Taylor started his playing career as a member of Leopold Stowkowski's American Symphony Orchestra, and with appearances with the New York Philharmonic under Pierre Boulez. Simultaneously, he was a member of the Thad Jones Mel Lewis jazz band, and recorded with groups ranging from Duke Ellington to The Rolling Stones. He has also recorded numerous solo CDs on the following labels: Koch, New World, ENJA, DMP, Tzadik, CIMP, PAU, and TLB.
Mr. Taylor performs recitals and concerti around the world: from Lincoln Center in NY to the Musikverein in Vienna and Suntory Hall in Japan. In addition to his own compositions, he has been involved in well over a hundred commissioning projects for solo bass trombone collaborating with composers including Alan Hovhaness, Charles Wuorinen, George Perle, Frederic Rzewski, Lucia Dlugoszchewski, Eric Ewazen, Dave Liebman, and Daniel Schnyder. He has appeared and recorded chamber music with Yo Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Wynton Marsalis and performs with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, Orpheus, and the St. Luke’s Chamber Orchestra. Throughout his career, Taylor has appeared and recorded with major jazz and popular artists including Barbara Streisand, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin.
Mr. Taylor has won the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Most Valuable Player Award for five consecutive years, and has been awarded the NARAS Most Valuable Player Virtuoso Award, an honor accorded no other bass trombonist. He has also won The International Trombone Association’s Award “in recognition of his distinguished career and in acknowledgement of his impact on the world of trombone performance.
He has been a member of the bands of Gil Evans, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, Jaco Pastorius, Charles Mingus, JJ Johnson, Joe Henderson, George Russell, Michele Camilo, Bob Mintzer, Dave Matthews, Dave Grusin, Randy Brecker, and the Words Within Music Trio (Daniel Schnyder, David Taylor, Kenny Drew Jr., The Art of the Duo (with D Schnyder) and B3+. He has performed on numerous GRAMMY Award winning recordings.
David Taylor is also on the faculties of the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College, and NYU.
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