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
Trumpet Artist Profile: Jerry Hey
"There are so many recordings that I am very proud of, but maybe the proudest moment was the first time I worked with my son."
Trumpet Artist Profile: Winston Byrd
Winston Byrd has made a career out of drawing on many different styles including classical, blues, pop, jazz and improvisation. One of Winston's big breaks at a young age was to become a member of the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, and he has gone on to have a career working with a 'who's who'… Continue reading Trumpet Artist Profile: Winston Byrd
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
How To Be a Versatile Trumpeter
D.H. Lawrence writes: โNever set a child afloat on the flat sea of life with only one sail to catch the wind.โย The same could easily be said about trumpet students and the importance of developing versatility in not only their playing but also their outlook on life.
Trumpet Artist Profile: John Thirkell
Johnny Thirkell is one of the most recorded trumpet players still working today. Through the 80s and 90s, as well as being a member of Level 42, Swing Out Sister and Jamiroquai, he has also worked with George Michael, Bruno Mars, Phil Collins, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue, Eric Clapton, Buddy Rich, The Who and Tina Turner. He has performed on over 6000 recordings including 23 No.1 records โ most recently the Bruno Mars/Mark Ronson smash, โUptown Funkโ. The list goes on and on!!
Frate Precision: Interview and Mouthpiece Review
Established in 2006, Frate Precision is the brainchild of trumpet graduate and expert metal-worker Dario Frate. From the facility in Lombardy, Italy they offer a broad range of mouthpieces that are growing in recognition and popularity around the world.Dario has kindly shared some of his thoughts and experiences with me below, followed by a review… Continue reading Frate Precision: Interview and Mouthpiece Review
Trumpet Artist Profile: Raynald Colom
Raynald Colom is one of the bright talents to emerge from the thriving Spanish jazz scene to make a splash on the International circuit. Described as โa simply superb trumpet playerโ by JazzWise and โa force of spirit and feelingโ by DownBeat Magazine, it is easy to see why his profile is on the rise.
What difference does mouthpiece material make?
What difference does mouthpiece material make?
