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Fats Navarro: Brief Biography, Contribution to Bebop Genre, Legacy

Fats Navarro entered the history of jazz as one of the founders of the bebop style of the 1940s. His music creations were melodic and beautiful, and his style was characterized by warm tone and imp...

The Evolution of the Saxophone in Jazz Music

The saxophone stands out as a special representative of the woodwind family. Most people mentioning this instrument immediately draw a parallel with jazz, with which it became synonyms. Indeed, you...

Ibrahim Maalouf: Brief Biography, Music Career and Achievements

Ibrahim Maalouf is a renowned French-Lebanese trumpeter and one of the most popular jazz musicians on the French music scene. He has won the greatest international competitions, released many album...

The French Horn: History, Technique, and Performance

The French horn, with its distinctive coiled shape and mellow tone, holds a special place in the brass family. It has its own fascinating history, as well as unique techniques and fields of use. It...

Allen Vizzutti: Brief Biography, Career and His Role in Jazz

An American jazz trumpeter and composer, Allen Vizzutti has a great legacy so far, including a wide range of creative works, such as trumpet pieces, jazz compositions, arrangements for ensembles an...

Embouchure Development for Wind Musicians

Embouchure is the French term, used to describe the placement of the lips, tongue, and teeth of wind musicians while playing instruments. In other words, it’s the way you use lips and the muscles i...

Australian trumpet virtuoso James Morrison

James Morrison is a well-known Australian jazz musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer and a true virtuoso with exceptional talents, who played in ensembles of various levels. In this article, we...

Mastering the Art of Trumpet Playing: Tips for Beginners

Mastering the trumpet requires dedication, regular practices and readiness to navigate various challenges. In this article, we’ve prepared some valuable tips to help beginners improve their playing...

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 a bandleader, who achieved noticeab...

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 completely new color during perfo...

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, he has released ...

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 of the trumpet, hel...

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 musicians. His performance ca...

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 enjoym...

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 l...

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 bu...

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 influential fi...

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 Mexico, Bobby Shew is a very versatil...

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 not fit yo...

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 i...

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 significa...