Tuba many small brass ensembles will use the euphonium or bass trombone as the lowest voice). It is the principal bass instrument in concert bands, brass bands and military bands, and those ensembles generally have two to four tubas. It is also a solo instrument. Tubas are used in marching bands, drum and bugle corps and in many jazz bands (see below). In British style brass bands, two E and two B tubas are used and are referred to as "basses". Well known and influential parts for the tuba include: Concertos have been written for the tuba by many notable composers,
The Ray Draper Quintet featuring John Coltrane career fizzled after only a few more records, this one is probably the best thing he did on his own". "All compositions by Ray Draper except as indicated" The Ray Draper Quintet featuring John Coltrane The Ray Draper Quintet featuring John Coltrane is the second album by tuba player Ray Draper recorded in 1957 and released on the New Jazz label. Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album, stating "Draper had ambitious dreams of making the tuba a major jazz solo instrument; the tuba/tenor front line is an unusual and generally successful sound... One does admire Draper's courage, and it