Bob Havens Interview

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CharlieB
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by CharlieB »

One of the great trombonists.

And no formal music education.

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by Posaunus »

Bob Havens was indeed a fine trombonist. Still living in Quincy, Illinois at age 93!
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by baileyman »

He mentions teachers. I suppose one of them could have guided him to his embouchure. But I could imagine a teacher being sorely tempted to get him to change it. Thankfully, for whatever reason, he kept it and used it to all our benefit.