Thanks for all of the comments!
The recorder I'm using is a basic Fostex Mr-8 available for around $300. It 's a fun tool as I'm finding out. I haven't even begun to do anything in terms of reverb or splicing.... I'll take it on my 10 week ASO tour and really dig into it.
Speaking of "dig" I have another clip up on my site... it's fairly big so be patient with the download:
www.trentaustin.com/dearjohn.mp3
Enjoy this (this is the tune "Dear Lord" by John Coltrane... I love E Major on trumpet) and let me know what you think.
I'll do a few more clips and post them soon.
Best,
Trent