Advice · Gear Review

Alliance Brass : Mouthpiece Review

Alliance Brass mouthpieces were launched in 2006 by Roger Webster, former principal cornet with Black Dyke and Grimethorpe. Initially these were for the brass band world to accompany Besson instruments but in more recent times, there have been some significant developments with their trumpet range. Stephen Wick from Alliance Brass and Denis Wick Products was… Continue reading Alliance Brass : Mouthpiece Review

Advice · Interview

‘Meet the Maker’ : Peter Pickett

Many top players have already turned to Pickett Brass and Blackburn Trumpets for mouthpieces and trumpets. At the helm is Peter Pickett who has kindly given up his time to answer some questions... Can you talk a little about the background to getting started on this trumpet craftsmanship journey?  This entire journey to date in… Continue reading ‘Meet the Maker’ : Peter Pickett

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Marc Geujon and the New Schilke ‘Soloiste’

Marc Geujon is Principal Trumpet of the Orchestre de lโ€™Opรฉra National de Paris. ย As well being a Professor at the Conservatoire de Saint Maur des Fossรฉs, he is growing in reputation as a soloist and educator. ย I was delighted to be able to catch up with him and also to find out about his latest collaboration with Schilke.

Advice · Education · Interview

Trumpet Artist Profile: Markus Stockhausen

I met up with Markus Stockhausen on a (typically) rainy day at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK on 23rd March 2018. He is a trumpeter at the cutting edge of modern performance, and as I was to find out during the course of this interview, a fascinating one at that! JH:… Continue reading Trumpet Artist Profile: Markus Stockhausen

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Trumpet Artist Profile: Fabrizio Bosso

Italian readers will most likely need no introduction to Fabrizio Bosso. He is already a jazz superstar in his native Italy, and is now in demand on the international circuit with his various groups. Born in Turin in 1973, his fluency both musically and technically has brought him award upon award for his numerous albums,… Continue reading Trumpet Artist Profile: Fabrizio Bosso

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Trumpet Artist Profile: Vince DiMartino

Vince DiMartino is sought after as both a trumpet performer and educator. His vast wealth of performance experience includes lead and solo work with the Lionel Hampton Band, Chuck Mangione Band and Clark Terry Band. Vince has appeared as soloist with top orchestras and bands throughout the USA and also has numerous solo recording projects.… Continue reading Trumpet Artist Profile: Vince DiMartino