Shew has one in his giant mouthpiece cabinet. It must be in new condition (no exceptions). Anderson is widely regarded as one of the best high-note players of all time, and Ellington capitalized on this talent. And of course we never share or sell your contact information! He recorded the classic “Flying Home No. For years and years one of the things I've always wanted to do here at ACB is to re-launch classic trumpet mouthpieces that are long since discontinued. Extremely shallow with a wide rim. The Legends S backbore is great for any style of playing, and slotting is excellent with this mouthpiece throughout the range. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, however this strict return policy is necessary in order to keep our prices low. The inside rim diameter is .585″, and the cup is an extra shallow (similar to Bach F) bowl. Unfortunately, some people buy mouthpieces just to try them, with no intention of keeping them. He eventually settled in the Los Angeles area, where he continued to play studio sessions, and perform with local bands including Bill Berry’s big bands, until his death in 1981. Return shipping must be by USPS Priority Mail or USPS International Priority Mail. It has a very small inside diameter (.500″), a comfortable wide rim, and a very shallow V bowl cup.
In 1944 he joined Duke Ellington’s orchestra, which was to become the setting for his most memorable performances. They have extremely wide round rims. Cat had some very special mouthpieces. Between the wide rim, tiny diameter, cup, it feels like your playing into an extra large pan they put pizzas on. He got a look at Cat Anderson's mouthpiece, which was a 10 1/2 C cut down to the point where there was almost no cup.
The Legends SuperCat III was inspired by a mouthpiece played by Cat Anderson.
It’s perfect for cool cats looking to scream in the upper register!The Legends SuperCat II was inspired by a mouthpiece played by Cat Anderson. SuperCat I, SuperCat II, and SuperCat III: These models are inspired by a mouthpiece played by the legendary Cat Anderson. It has an extremely wide round comfortable rim, but a small inside diameter (.600″). It’s perfect for cool cats playing screaming upper register jazz and swing!Legends Brass ships worldwide via USPS Priority Mail and USPS International Priority Mail.PayPal is preferred for orders within the United States. 2” with Hampton in 1942. Shew 1 and couldn't play a note out of the staff on Cat's mouthpiece. The buyer must pay return shipping plus a 20% restocking fee. It’s perfect for cool cats playing screaming upper register jazz and swing!The Cat Master is based on a scan of a vintage mouthpiece played by the legendary Cat Anderson. Just send us your email address using the contact form on the home page. It must be in new condition (no exceptions). Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, however this strict return policy is necessary in order to keep our prices low. However, we will work with serious buyers to the extent possible to make sure in advance that your questions are answered and you are comfortable that you are purchasing a mouthpiece that will be satisfactory to you!Custom designs (mouthpieces, tops, and backbores) are final sales and cannot be returned or refunded for any reason due to the personalized nature of these pieces.Legends Brass ships worldwide via USPS Priority Mail. This rim coupled with the super shallow V bowl cup is a good combination for upper register work. The SuperCat is perfect for cool cats looking to scream in the upper register!William Alonzo Anderson was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1916. As a young man he played with many groups, including Claude Hopkins’ Big Band, Doc Wheeler’s Sunset Orchestra, Lucky Millinder, Erskine Hawkins, and Lionel Hampton. Rumor has it that Anderson belonged to a very rare variation of the upstream embouchure performer, one who’s embouchure motion is the reverse of the vast majority of Low Placement types. No relationship between the two parties is implied. This piece replicates the famous mouthpiece formerly owned by the late, great Cat Anderson of Duke Ellington's band. The throat is a tight #30 with the Legends Manhattan backbore, which is very focused. This rim coupled with the super shallow V bowl cup is a good combination for upper register work. We contact our customers occasionally with special discounts. The Real Way to Play The Cat Anderson Trumpet Method is an e-Book, which means as soon as you pay for it, you can download it, read it on your computer and print out the lessons as you go! He first toured and recorded with a group based at the orphanage, the Carolina Cotton Pickers. All web links and videos found on this site are for educational and entertainment purposes only. Introducing El GATO: The Cat Anderson Replica Series mouthpiece! The inside rim diameter is.585″, and the cup is an extra shallow (similar to Bach F) bowl. The Cat Master is based on a scan of a vintage mouthpiece played by the legendary Cat Anderson.
USPS Priority Mail delivers in 3-5 days.Of course! His solos with Ellington were not just a showcase of the extreme high register, though. The buyer must pay return shipping plus a 20% restocking fee. It has an extremely wide round comfortable rim, but a small inside diameter (.600″).