Harry James: Brief Biography, Musical Career and Legacy
An American musician, Harry James, is one of the most outstanding figures of the golden era of big bands and swing music. He also earned fame as a trumpeter and...
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The Art of Muting: Effects and Techniques for Brass Instruments
There are many devices used by musicians to enrich their music and make it more emotional for listeners. The art of muting is one of techniques that help achieve a...
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Wynton Marsalis: Biography, Collaborations, and his Role in jazz
Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned trumpeter and composer, often called as the “Pied Piper of Jazz” and the “Doctor of Swing.” His first recording appeared in 1982 and since then,...
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The Anatomy of a Trumpet: Understanding Your Instrument
The trumpet holds a significant place as a musical instrument in various genres, from jazz to classical music. In this article, we are going to guide you through different parts...
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Booker Little: Musical Career and Facts from Life
American jazz trumpeter and composer from Memphis, Tennessee, Booker Little has left a mark in the history of jazz scene of the late 1950s as one of the most promising...
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Trumpet Maintenance: Keeping your Instrument in Top Shape
Cleaning routine isn’t something you can skip, because it’s important not only for visual attraction but also for keeping your trumpet in top playing condition, which results in getting more...
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Clark Terry: Jazz Musician’s Biography, Discography, Famous Songs, and Awards
An excellent trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, writer, and teacher, Clark Terry gained his recognition during the mid-20th century. Within the jazz scene, he became known for his innovative and lyrical trumpet...
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The Bach Stradivarius Trumpets with Bell 37, 43, 72 difference, comparison, advantages
Diverse Bell Options of Bach Stradivarius Trumpets The Bach Stradivarius trumpets hold the reputation of the most popular professional instruments on the market. The brand stands out due to the...
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Freddie Hubbard biography, career, legacy and musical awards
"Jazz is like classical music. If people like you, they’ll remember you and you’ll last forever." - Freddie Hubbard American jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard stands as one of the most...
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Bobby Shew: Jazz Legend's Biography & Mastery Secrets
Bobby Shew, “Music is not a kind of thing where you sit by the phone and wait for things to happen.” An American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player from New...
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Choosing the Right Mouthpiece for Your Brass Instrument
Sometimes musicians care too much about the brand of the instrument but neglect time and efforts to select the right mouthpiece. However, the mouthpiece you get with the instrument might...
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Till Brönner - German jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, record producer
Till Brönner, “Jazz has the ability, the power to connect people and mentalities” A talented German jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and record producer, Till Brönner takes a significant place in...
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Arturo Sandoval. Unusual facts from the biography
Arturo Sandoval, "Blow your life through your horn" As a world-renowned Cuban jazz trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval enchants the audience with his virtuosic playing and provokes admiration for significant contributions to...
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In our blog, we regularly publish articles about music, musical instruments and famous musicians. You can discover interesting information about playing brass and woodwind instruments, embouchure training, various mouthpieces, art of mutingtechnique, anatomy of trumpets, facts about musical instruments. In KGUmusicblog, we share tips, recommendations and guides on how to care for brass andwoodwind instruments as well as tell about cleaning products to make your care routine easier. Here, you can also find information about how to make yourinstrument customized and improve your performance. We publish articles aboutfamous brands of the instruments and share facts from biography and musiccareer of world-famous musicians, such as Arturo Sandoval, Allen Vizzutti,James Morrison, Lee Morgan, Harry James, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, and many more. Our blog aims to help you draw inspiration and stay updated on recent innovations and high-quality products for brass and woodwind instruments.