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In the words of Windsync oboist Erin Tsai, “We are approachable and accessible to seasoned concert goers AND to those who have never heard classical music”. In a wind chamber music environment dominated by brass touring groups, Windsync has drawn … Continue reading →

Bill Reichenbach is a multiple-instrument master of brass. From tenor trombone on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, to bass trombone on numerous Hollywood films, commercials and a solo with Buddy Rich on “Wave”, Bill Reichenbach has surpassed all the expectations for the … Continue reading →

Edwards was the first to break through the Conn-Selmer trombone hegemony on a grand scale. Backed by Allied, their influence slowly spread to it’s current prominence. From Edwards (and Schilke), there emerged a second serious rival, who had built his … Continue reading →

It is difficult to believe that we have completed our second set of interviews since davidbrubeck.com launched “Seven Positions”;our second “partial” of seven interviews is complete! We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to our second … Continue reading →

For the uninitiated, the concept of a nine piece fusion band which features two trombonists (both tenor and bass), must seem like a dream. Matrix was (and is), a dream come true. From Wisconsin, they traveled the world with original … Continue reading →

Deanna Swoboda first came to national prominence as tubist with the Dallas Brass. Her rock solid time and sensitive phrasing seemed effortless as she anchored the world-famous brass. Swoboda subsequently served on the music faculty of Western Michigan University and … Continue reading →

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Prelude by David William Brubeck Duke Ellington may have been the first African American Genius of Jazz to be widely recognized. As noted by Giddins, Louis Armstrong did not fit the mold of previous geniuses. … Continue reading →

Gordon Cherry has done it! Cherry Classics has published Rhythmic Etudes for Bass Clef Instruments (Introductory Stereograms Letters A-M) a veritable rhythmic Rosetta-Stone to the more advanced, original Stereograms, Nos 1-30, which are published by the International Trombone Association Press. … Continue reading →

Music in Miami’s Winter Solstice Concert (Trinity Cathedral, Miami-Sunday 15 December 2013 at 6:00 pm), is slated to host the world premiere of Ascensionis Mariae (The Ascension of Mary), a two-movement sacred work for live processed bass trombone and video … Continue reading →

Cherry Classic has published “Rhythmic Etudes for Bass Clef Instruments” “Introductory Stereograms A-M” The thirteen new etudes which comprise this volume have been edited to be performed on ANY BASS CLEF INSTRUMENT. Each etude begins with a simple theme, which … Continue reading →

I love to use melodies as part of my warm-ups, and at this time of year Christmas melodies are irresistible! This was an improvisation that I transcribed, and polished a bit. See if you can figure out the beginning tune. … Continue reading →