One of the great trombonists.
And no formal music education.
Bob Havens Interview
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CharlieB
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Posaunus
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Re: Bob Havens Interview
Bob Havens was indeed a fine trombonist. Still living in Quincy, Illinois at age 93!
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baileyman
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Re: Bob Havens Interview
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.