Bid on a Trumpet Designed, Played by Miles Davis
Miles Davis fans have a chance to bid on a trumpet the legend designed and played when the instrument goes up for auction at Christie’s … Read More “Bid on a Trumpet Designed, Played by Miles Davis”
Blog
Pittsburgh Art Installation Inspires New Piece by Sean Jones
On Dec. 12 at the August Wilson Cultural Center (AWCC) in Pittsburgh, Pa., trumpeter/composer/educator Sean Jones will present the world premiere of his composition A … Read More “Pittsburgh Art Installation Inspires New Piece by Sean Jones”
Ambrose Akinmusire Honors W.E.B. Du Bois at Princeton University
Acclaimed trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire—whose recent album, Origami Harvest, was a critical success—will perform at Princeton University on Nov. 17 in the world premiere of a new suite, … Read More “Ambrose Akinmusire Honors W.E.B. Du Bois at Princeton University”
Herb Alpert to Unveil Abstract Art at New York Gallery
Herb Alpert, the famed jazz trumpeter, also happens to be a visual artist, and on Thursday, Oct. 11, he will unveil more than a dozen … Read More “Herb Alpert to Unveil Abstract Art at New York Gallery”
Arturo Sandoval to Release Star-Studded Duets Album
In his 40-plus-year career, Cuban-born trumpeter Arturo Sandoval has collaborated with countless major musical figures. He has never, however, made a recording that placed those … Read More “Arturo Sandoval to Release Star-Studded Duets Album”
Vol. 5 of Miles Davis “Bootleg Series” to Be Released Oct. 21
Latest volume celebrates 50th anniversary of “Miles Smiles”
Read More “Vol. 5 of Miles Davis “Bootleg Series” to Be Released Oct. 21″
Herb Alpert Catalog to Be Remastered, Reissued Worldwide
More than 25 albums re-released on Sept. 9
Read More “Herb Alpert Catalog to Be Remastered, Reissued Worldwide”
Theo Croker Wins Marcus Belgrave Trumpet Competition
Trumpeter will release new album on Dee Dee Bridgewater’s label in 2014
Read More “Theo Croker Wins Marcus Belgrave Trumpet Competition”
Blue Note Records Signs Jazz Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire
Winner of Monk Competition to record major label debut with Jason Moran as co-producer
Read More “Blue Note Records Signs Jazz Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire”