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I feel like an old fuddy-duddy.  There was a time in Chicago when brass players rejoiced in the powerful, clean, balanced, precise playing of the CSO Masters. Even the Chicago Tribune understood and recognized their talent by putting them on the cover of the magazine section. I still have my article, in a trunk in the attic. We had Bud Herseth on trumpet, Dale Clevenger on french horn, Arnold Jacobs on tuba, and Jay Friedman on trombone.   Each was in a league of their own, and each could have had an illustrious solo career. It was however, unfair to every other orchestra in the world. It was like having the best players in a sport, all on the same team.  I really feel that in their heyday, they were unmatched. That in itself can be problematic, with egos and personalities.  The beauty of the CSO Brass was a complete support of the articulation, and musical style of the first chair and amongst all the first chair players.  Clean, clear, precision was sometimes confused, as loud blastin

I just heard some great trumpet playing at an Easter Service - St. Francis Church in La Grange IL Michelle Riechers on Trumpet Jared Montgomery on Trumpet Definite watch for them in the future...

http://www.noise11.com/news/james-bond-trumpeter-derek-watkins-dies-at-68-20130324 What a huge loss. Please review his list of movies, and recordings - unbelievable talent. He will be missed.

Shared from Sky News: Derek Watkins: James Bond Trumpet Legend Dies http://news.sky.com/story/

http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-74812367/ Some Chicago jazz favorites on the bottom...

http://www.jazzwisemagazine.com/news-mainmenu-139/70-2013/12635-jazz-breaking-news-trumpet-legend-donald-byrd-dies-aged-80 Sorry to see... We all wish his family and friends well

http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/Community/story/Teen-to-compete-nationally-on-trumpet-id-010274 Congratulations!

They do that in Canada! http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/1319518--wooden-trumpet-makes-canadian-opera-company-debut-in-tristan-und-isolde It would be fun to play, check out the video! See  Andre' Dubelsten play the horn. 

http://m.cjonline.com/news/local/2013-01-17/ku-trumpet-ensemble-perform-inauguration-parade Nice to see

http://romenewswire.com/2013/01/03/berry-to-host-trumpet-festival-of-the-southeast/ Looks like fun :)

Great place - got to see Louie Bellson and others Best place in Chicago to see and hear jazz Roy Hargrove When:  8 and 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 4, 8 and 10 p.m. Sunday; 8 and 11 p.m. Monday Where:  Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct. Tickts:  $30-$80; 312-360-0234 or  jazzshowcase.com http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-12-27/entertainment/ct-ent-1228-roy-hargrove-20121227_1_sullivan-fortner-ameen-saleem-roy-hargrove

Nice to see http://entertainment.inquirer.net/74227/blown-away-why-chris-botti-plays-the-trumpet

A friend of mine saw, and very much enjoyed the concert. http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-73783781/

Conejo "Pops" Orchestra with Elmer Ramsey and his trumpet performs music from some of the greatest artists of the big band era: Artie Shaw, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Les Brown and Duke Ellington. Featured performers are Nancy Osborne and Ned Risken, vocalists, and Dan Geeting, clarinetist. Ramsey, a CLU professor emeritus of music, began playing trumpet professionally at the age of 14 and, three years later, had his own '40s-style big band on a Washington radio station. Many members of his orchestra are CLU alumni and have also performed with Harry James, Glenn Miller and Tex Beneke orchestras. More information available here  http://www.callutheran.edu/calendar/event/2916

$50,000!!! for Trumpet.com http://www.domainnamenews.com/domain-sales/trumpet-com-acquired-by-noktadomains-on-namejet-for-57500/22177

I say we get 1,000 trumpet players over there to help out! Then see how they like the trumpet! http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Salvation-Army-trumpeter-muted-by-Wal-Mart-4100199.php Kudos to Mr. Gibbs

A trumpet, a truck and toys for kids affected by Superstorm Sandy: Michael K. McIntyre's Tipoff http://mobile.cleveland.com/advcleve/pm_29204/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ctwKIYpN Nice way to help out!

http://theiridium.com Very cool - I would like to see this...

http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/542941/Local-musician-hangs-up-trumpet.html?nav=5010 Congrats to  ANDY ZEIK of St. Clairsville has been playing the trumpet for 60 years!

http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/blogs/Post?basename=trumpeter-russ-johnson-raises-his-chicago-profile&day=21&id=Bleader&month=11&year=2012#fromMobile Chicago Guy :)

Syracuse trumpet player Jeff Stockham part of the U.S. Marine Band in new Spielberg film 'Lincoln' http://mobile.syracuse.com/advsyra/pm_29247/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hKvVEalc

Nov. 9 :  Brecker performs with the Moravian College Big Band & Jazz Fusion Ensemble, directed by Co-op Bop members Neil Wetzel and Alan Gaumer,  at 7:30 p.m.  at Foy.  Tickets: $10; $5 seniors and students. Info:  610-861-1662 http://www.pajazzcollective.org

Cool From: http://blogs.artinfo.com/blunotes/2012/11/trumpeter-terence-blanchard-returns-to-his-opera-roots/

nice article Mari achi music tr ying to trumpet its return in Mexico City t

The future of jazz is in good hands. Thursday night's " Jazz at The Kessler with Arturo Sandoval " concert will indeed be special for 20 young musicians. Dallas-based jazz musician and trumpet player Freddie Jones wants to insure that the next generation of jazz players get all the nourishing experience they can right now. So Jones, an instructor and mentor who has quietly worked behind the scenes to turn on at-risk kids to the world of jazz music, including purchasing trumpets for them to play, will accompany these young musicians Thursday night to the Kessler Theater for Sandoval's show. But it gets better: Sandoval, a native of Cuba who has recorded more than 40 albums during his 35-year career, has agreed to speak to the kids. Source: Mario Tarradell

Allen Vizzutti has recently added a feature to his website that will allow students of all ages to talk directly with Allen. It is a great resource for students to have unprecedented access to a true virtuoso that people should know about. You can go to  www.vizzutti.com

Orbert Davis wows them again... chicagojazzphilharmonic.org

He sat for 2 and a half hours, calmly picked up the pic and tastefully, musically, nailed the Penny Lane Pic Solo. AMAZING :) Great, Musical, WELL DONE :)

Classically trained Christine has been studying music since the age of 11. She plays trumpet with The Kenya Conservatoire of Music Orchestra and at her local church, as well as with her band African People. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17831507 From the BBC

On October 8, Moore gave a masterclass and recital at Tarleton State University. He worked with students of Brian Walker, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Tarleton. At Baylor University on October 9, Moore coached several brass chamber ensembles, performed a well-received recital and gave a masterclass. He worked with students of Wiff Rudd, Professor of Trumpet and Chair of the Brass Area at Baylor. From ITG News