Monthly Archives: April 2014

“Kid Ory”, by David William Brubeck, Free Duos for Trombone and Bass Cleff Instruments

Posted on April 24, 2014 by David Brubeck

When TROMBA, The Ultimate Plastic Trombone, asked me to adapt some of my elementary trombone materials for their young trombonists, I leapt at the chance to introduce a concept of melodies restricted to a minor third, and four consecutive positions-initially … Continue reading →

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World Premiere of Elizabeth Raum’s “Four Elements” for Duo Brass by The Brubeck-Neal Duo

Posted on April 24, 2014 by David Brubeck

Four Elements (World Premiere) for Trumpet and Trombone. . . . . . . . Elizabeth Raum I. Water II. Earth III. Air IV. Fire Brian Neal, Trumpet David Brubeck, Bass Trombone A new setting of the Canadian composer’s “Four … Continue reading →

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Erik van Lier of DBTO 2014, With “Seven Positions” tmlogodbto

Posted on April 18, 2014 by David Brubeck

Erik van Lier is one of Europe’s great bass trombonists, a thinking man’s musician, and a keen observer. A dynamo in his own right, he has accompanied some of the best jazz musicians in the world, and was a member … Continue reading →

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Oh, When The Saints Go Marching In! Stereogram No. 35

Posted on April 4, 2014 by David Brubeck

The trombone is vital to jazz. Perhaps the first band actually identified as a “jazz” band was led by trombonist Tom Brown and consisted merely of trumpet, trombone, clarinet and drums. While the trumpet was the centerpiece of early jazz … Continue reading →

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Massimo Pirone Glides Through “7 Positions” tm

Posted on April 4, 2014 by David Brubeck

Massimo (Max) Pirone has steadily imagined more and more for his beloved bass trombone, and achieved it! Though a multi-faceted performer whose talent alights on tenor trombone, bass trombone and tuba, Pirone seems to have settled his heart firmly on … Continue reading →

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DUO BRUBECK, Featuring Mitch Farber Joins DUO BRUBECK Featuring Tom Lippincott

Posted on April 3, 2014 by David Brubeck

DUO BRUBECK’S recent concert performance at Arts & Letters Day on April 1st was another success! A blissful evening of jazz surrounded by oak trees and orchids in bloom accompanied by bird song greeted the crowd of listeners. The duo, … Continue reading →

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