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Kai Winding was one
of the most important and influential jazz trombonists of the 20th century.
His lyrical style and warm sound are unique in the recorded history of
jazz music. He was a prolific composer and music arranger. His versatility
and talent combined with a keen head for business made him one of the most
successful musicians of his time.
Kai’s
Horns
Kai Winding’s daughter Michele (remember the tune, Michie?), has generously provided these pictures of some of her father’s musical instruments. All of the trombones were custom made for Kai by the King Musical Instrument Company and were used regularly by him during his career. The Winding family has preserved them meticulously and regrets that the horns have been unused for several years.Kai’s daughter is extremely proud of these rare and historic instruments. A couple of the trombones have been passed on to musicians who cherish them as much as her father did.
For more information
about these wonderful instruments, contact Chris Moncelli chris@chrismoncelli.com
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Kai Winding's
Custom King Liberty 2B Trombone
This
classic King 2B trombone was built for Kai in |
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Kai
Winding's Custom Blue King 2B
This trombone
was custom made for Kai Winding and used often by him during the late sixties
and early seventies. At the time, Kai was the Musical Director for Playboy
International. Jeanne Winding says that at that time, this trombone was
Kai's favorite.
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Kai's
Custom Green King Trombone
This trombone
is now in the possession of a serious trombone player and Kai Winding fan.
It was custom made for Kai as part of a set created by the King company
for Kai and J.J. Johnson. J.J.’s was lacquered black and can be seen on
the cover of his LP record titled J.J.!
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A little aside about the green trombone:
The Missing Slide
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Kai’s
King 3B trombone with F-attachment
This trombone was given to Kai Winding by the King company. Even faithful Kai fans didn't know he used one of these! Jeanne Winding
remembers Kai using it on several recordings that required more versatility
in terms of sound and range. Kai said the f-attachment allowed him to move
around with greater ease in the low register.
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King
Four-Valve Euphonium
It is well known that Kai Winding used the unique instrument known as the trombonium with his trombone quartet as well as his famous association with J.J. Johnson. However, Kai preferred the warmer sound of the euphonium and used this instrument often in solo settings. (According to Bill Watrous,
long time friend of the Winding family and former member of Kai’s trombone
quartet, Kai had a few tromboniums, but their present whereabouts are unknown.)
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Copyright © 2005 Chris Moncelli