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Empressario Announces Trumpet Artist Paul Cacia's Newly Released CD -- 'Legacy -- The Last Sessions'

Paul Cacia addresses the International Fingerprint Officers Association

Paul Cacia addressing the International Fingerprint Officers Association in honor of his grandfather who’s gavel is passed year after year, from president to president of the organization. In the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s he was the archetype detective and as a captain of detective’s, among the most famous of his era, still remembered today. Perhaps his greatest contribution was fighting to convince and establish, in the early 1930’s, that fingerprints would one day be among the most fool proof way of catching criminal’s. He retired after being shot during a bank robbery, the bullet lodged so close to his heart the surgeon’s decided it was safer to leave it there where it remained to his death. The conference was held at Camp Pendleton Marine Base on April 4, 2004.

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November 15, 2003
Claxton on Cacia: “Touched By History”
Legendary Photographer William Claxton Photographs Trumpet Artist Paul Cacia

In a milestone event, trumpet artist Paul Cacia is photographed by legendary photographer William Claxton on November 15, 2003.

William Claxton, who’s cache of historical figures consenting to sit for portraits is legendary. Perhaps most known for his candid and unabridged access to the intimate and spontaneous lives of history’s most pivotal entertainers, his contributions include, the icon blue jean look of the 1950’s, so associated with Chet Baker and other jazz artists.

Most known for his candid shots of James Dean in his Porsche moments before his untimely death, Steve McQueen, Judy Garland, Gloria Swanson, and countless others, all adorn his collective works.

Today, photographing many of Hollywood’s current cache of new stars, Mr. Cacia considers the kindness of “Clax” to photograph him a milestone event.

“These photographs represent a transitional point in my life” remarks Mr. Cacia, as a survivor of more than three decades in the music industry, “allowing me time to reflect on the past and more importantly, the future”.

The icon photographs from the session with William Claxton may be viewed at www.paulcacia.com, then accessing news.

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“WHAT’S NEW”
Sketch

During my 1987 recording of “What’s New”, Shorty explained to me that every chance he got while sitting in the Kenton trumpet section he would glance over and steal moments of Maynard’s personal sets, pivot points, and most importantly his best keys. The orchestrations “Maynard Ferguson” and “What’s New” are masterpieces written by Shorty to feature his dear friend. This piece of paper is the first sketch “Shorts” wrote, his working notes for the score to “What’s New”.

Shorty Rogers, needless to say, and Maynard were close friends, it is my understanding that of the few people that remained close to Maynard from the early days was Shorty. Whenever Maynard was in L.A. they often had dinner together. Their friendship continued until Shorty’s passing.

As you study the first handwritten sketch of “What’s New” and, read between the lines you’ll recognize his genius as an orchestrator, arranger with regard to “What’s New”. Particularly the love and admiration Shorty held for his dear friend. I consider Shorty’s composition a masterpiece, musically in content, form, layout and orchestration. Maynard Ferguson, buoyant, playful and his joyful voice made it a masterpiece, thrilling audiences night after night, as he continues to do to this day.

You can see Shorty Rogers original sketch of "What,s New" on display at Matt Keller's "Maynard Tribute Page" !

The interesting story of how Paul Cacia came to record "What's New".