Trumpeter Brian McWhorter: Ligeti’s “Mysteries of the Macabre”

October 6, 2016

There is so much to love and study about this performance, and not just Brian McWhorter’s superb tone, technique, and intonation. It’s a great reminder how much other “stuff” is behind a good performance, not just the sounds coming out of your horn: stage presence, facial expressions, movement, yadda yadda. The whole is more than the … More Trumpeter Brian McWhorter: Ligeti’s “Mysteries of the Macabre”

Gorgeous Tone and Serious Chops: David Hickman Plays Tamberg Concerto, 1977

September 30, 2016

Originally written for Russian trumpet legend Timofei Dokshizer, the Tamberg Concerto was also played by Dokshizer’s friend and superb player and teacher David Hickman (long-time professor at ASU). Listen to that tone! And those leaps are not for the faint of heart. Learn about how Hickman came to perform the piece throughout the video. Great stuff. … More Gorgeous Tone and Serious Chops: David Hickman Plays Tamberg Concerto, 1977

Scotty Barnhart Talks Jazz, Monette Trumpets, and Puts Some Stank On the Plunger Mute Solo

September 26, 2016

Player, bandleader, educator, and author, Scotty Barnhart is amazing no matter which hat he’s wearing. Leader and trumpet soloist for the Count Basie Orchestra, here he is delivering a lecture and a tasty, tasty, tasty plunger mute work. Check it. … More Scotty Barnhart Talks Jazz, Monette Trumpets, and Puts Some Stank On the Plunger Mute Solo

Trumpet How-To: 4th Edition Is #1 New Release on Amazon (+free video lessons)

September 22, 2016

I’m super excited to announce a new edition of Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn. The book is frequently a #1 best-seller in its category, and 2 days after publication it’s the #1 New Release in Trumpets and Cornets on Amazon.com. The book has been completely overhauled, updated with new content, way better graphics and a cleaner design. But … More Trumpet How-To: 4th Edition Is #1 New Release on Amazon (+free video lessons)

Art Farmer: Flugelhorn and Flumpet (and a site redesign!)

September 20, 2016

Art Farmer has such musical ideas. When you hear him, there’s no confusion as to who’s playing. Too bad more peeps don’t know about him. Check out this beautiful waltz. I can’t quite place the title–tip of my tongue. Anybody? Farmer was a superb player, especially on the flugel, and in fact, a new kind of … More Art Farmer: Flugelhorn and Flumpet (and a site redesign!)