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The moon! It fuels our imagination, illuminates our nights, and beckons us into space! It pulls the tides and the heart, summoning the wind of both. As the moon waxes and wanes, it seems that it is almost always the … Continue reading →

Dear friends and colleagues, This REALLY works! Astor Piazolla’s “Oblivion” or piano trio with Oboe, Bass Trombone & Piano. This is take two, from a rehearsal. Please share this with all the BAND, WOODWIND & BRASS players you are able. … Continue reading →

https://davidbrubeck.com/2013/12/premiere-liz-seigidos-ascensions-mariae-the-ascension-of-mary-for-live-processed-bass-trombone-and-video-overlay/ Music in Miami’s Winter Solstice Concert (Trinity Cathedral, Miami-Sunday 15 December 2013 at 6:00 pm), hosted the world premiere of Ascensionis Mariae (The Ascension of Mary), a two-movement sacred work for live processed bass trombone and video overlay. The work, showcasing the bass trombone’s expressive … Continue reading →

“The work is intensely visceral”, comments Brubeck, “and features shifting rhythmic accents and syncopation amidst a confluence of polyrhythms and soaring lyricism.” The three movement work is Sleeper’s second concerto for his native instrument-the bass trombone, and taken along with … Continue reading →

Fred who? If you have to ask, then you might not be a fan of Funk, certainly not of Funk Trombone. One of the greatest trombonists of the 20th century is Fred Wesley-music director and trombonist for James Brown, Solo … Continue reading →

What pleasure to have friends as talented as the incredible Marc Reese! Marc elevates any musical situation with his talent, generous humanity and wry humor. This recording was taken from our rehearsal. I first became aware of the potential of … Continue reading →

Taken from a rehearsal, this is a sample of things to come from our WIND version of a piano trio. Oboe and bass trombone are excellent complimentary sounds, which still allow the piano to be heard. Presented as an inspiration … Continue reading →

Thanks to my good friends Darlene Jones on piano and Doug Friend on drumset. Billie Holiday is considered to be one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, with a voice that could be as penetrating as Louis Armstrong’s … Continue reading →

Three four is infectious. It can make you sway, or want to dance. It seems so hospitable-al other rhythms are welcome within! Dr. Campbell’s Scherzo reminds of a scoop of Neapolitan ice cream. Instead of Chocolate strawberry and vanilla I … Continue reading →

Dr. Charles Campbell was famous for one of his highest compliments to students-“You got me dancing!” Like all great musicians, he understood that rhythm is essential.

John Noxon Part 1 It is with great sadness I pass this news on to you guys. I think you were all aware of John’s talent when it came to horn making. He was one of maybe 6 or 7 … Continue reading →

Flamingo Gardens. Saturday in the park…….. Join Miami’s Own–Duo Brubeck for an afternoon of their trademark sizzling cool jazz, Latin, funk and swing. Master guitarist Lindsey Blair, New Times Jazz Artist of the Year-2011, is the featured soloist of the … Continue reading →