One remarkable movie and even better the acting of Kirk Douglas. He seemed to be actually playing the trumpet and notes also seemed right. I have the soundtrack of this movie and know Harry James played the trumpet but was wondering if Kirk himself played the trumpet?
shareNope...it's all James-soundtrack and film dubbed.
shareHe learned to play for the part. Not his music but his fingering.
Douglas' embouchure - his use of his lips - doesn't match the music being produced by James.
shareI just saw the movie and fell in love with Kirk Douglas. He was very convincing as both a musician and a decent human being.
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"I thought you were class,like a high note you hit once in a lifetime."- Young Man With a Horn(1950)