The Trumpeter is a painting by Barbara McMahon which was uploaded on July 7th, 2012.
The Trumpeter
While listening to some great old blues, I painted my very first portrait. Cootie Williams was renowned for his growling jungle style trumpet... more
Title
The Trumpeter
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
While listening to some great old blues, I painted my very first portrait. Cootie Williams was renowned for his growling "jungle" style trumpet playing (in the tradition of trumpeter Bubber Miley and trombonist Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton) and for his use of the plunger mute, and was reputed to have inspired Wynton Marsalis's use of it. Williams is a 1991 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
Cootie Williams died in New York on September 15, 1985, at age 74
Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
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Uploaded
July 7th, 2012
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Comments (84)
Barbara McMahon
Thank you to the Buyer from Shoreham-by-Sea, - United Kingdom! Thank you very much for your patronage! Sincerely, Barbara McMahon
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Jacqueline for featuring The Trumpeter in The Art Shoppe Cafe group! Very much appreciated.
Tony Clark
Fantastic work Barbara!! The expression on his face is great. L/V
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Tony for your kind and enthusiastic comment! Your support is much appreciated.
Emmy Vickers
This is awesome Barbara! Blues can have that creative effect on you. Congrats on creating your first portrait back in 2012. Great colors and perfectly composed. L.
Music of the Heart
A beautiful work Barbara. The game between lights and shadows is just stunning!! Such a beautiful expression and so wonderfully composed and presented. Fantastic work. Excellent!!! L/F
Joyce Dickens
Barbara, I am in awe at your remarkable talent my friend; this portrait is spectacular and a wonderful tribute to such a terrific musician.....love your style and the wonderful feeling your work brings!!! Joyce
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you dear Joyce for your most generous comment. I'm so glad you "feel" this work!
Michel Verhoef
Of course there is always a time to come back to this one...always so lovely !
Barbara McMahon replied:
Michel, Thank you for visiting again! I'm glad this painting drew you back.
Michel Verhoef
Love this !!! Stylization is perfect...
Barbara McMahon replied:
Many thanks Michel! You have been most kind with your generous comments. I appreciate it very much!
Bob Christopher
Hi Barbara...I like your painting. You have many wonderful paintings on your site. I like the perspective and the angles in this frame. Nice work...Cheers Bob
Barbara McMahon replied:
Hi Bob, Thank you very much for your generous comment. I appreciate it very much.
Jeff Burgess
vote/fav.....like this series alot.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Jeff! I enjoyed painting these while listening to jazz and blues.
Mona Edulescu
Fabulous painting, Barbara!!! Love your style!! F,v&SU
Barbara McMahon replied:
Many thanks Mona for such a lovely compliment. I appreciate your support so much.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Roy for your lovely compliment! Especially nice when it comes from across the sea!
Oiyee At Oystudio
What a beautiful portrait, Barbara! Your silk smooth brush strokes have captured his expression and the essence of the jazzy blues . F/V!
Kelly Rader
Wow Barbara this is wonderful I feel the music great job . love it . f/v/l/g+
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Kelly! It's such a compliment when the viewer actual feels something!!
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