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David Brubeck, bass trombone Domingo Pagliuca, tenor trombone Jose Sibaja, trumpet Brian Neal, solo trumpet A boy from North Germany for whom a loving mother snuck a harpsichord into the attic. The man whom learnt his Operatic trade in Italy … Continue reading →

by Thelonious Monk “Well You Needn’t” Piano, Guitar & Bass Trombone. Humbled and grateful. Too much fun! Three much!

“Bluesette” “Triste” Apparently there is an appetite for Jazz Trio with Bass Trombone!!! Especially with Piano & Guitar… YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! (maybe the only place…you know what I mean….) A few more tunes from the night … Continue reading →

Brass Miami Quartet-Live! Brian Neal, Trumpet 1 (Jose Sibaja), Trumpet 2 Domingo Pagliuca, Tenor Trombone David Brubeck, Bass Trombone Image by D. J. Kennedy Jr.

Probably Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone (Tenor), Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Soprano Saxophone or Bari Sax would front a trio or quartet before a Bass Trombone. (Outside a recording project…) BUT what a blast! Carry on! Thanks for the opportunity! … Continue reading →

Roger Bobo is a rare musician whose music is admired in both spheres of classical music and jazz/commercial music. As a gifted educator, orchestral player in the Los Angeles Philharmonic, studio musician and soloist there are few with Bobo’s depth … Continue reading →

Fortunate to be in the same room with these marvelous musicians! For my wonderful sister.

A friend came to hear me play while I was subbing with a jazz trio. Beautiful men and musicians on piano and guitar. Pensativa: He loved it! Autumn Leaves: For you, it is free…. Johnny Mercer wrote Autumn Leaves.

Perhaps Dean Martin. Lester Young. That’s about it. Almost NOBODY was cooler than Bill Bell back on the day! Whether as a gifted soloist on tuba or voice, or a member of perhaps the first all-star, low-brass section which included … Continue reading →