Lead trumpet players

eoliver · 11-24-2004, 01:27 AM

Hi guys,
I'm a lead trumpet player and student in Albuquerque, NM. Probably, not many of you know much about Albuquerque other than Bugs Bunny should have taken a left turn here. There's not much musically going on here, especially for someone who's looking for some musical direction, specifically in the lead/commercial field. So my question is this, who do you people listen to for lead style? Specifically, what recordings? And are there any really good lead teachers/mentors out there? This may sound like a dumb question, but I think it's valid. The key word is TEACHER, not player. Thanks,

ScreaminRaider · 11-24-2004, 01:34 AM

I listen to Wayne Burgeron, and Roger Ingram for style and all that good stuff. A good teacher in your neck of the woods is John Kennedy at ENMU. He's a good teacher, and one hell of a player.

Bear · 11-24-2004, 01:49 AM

Hi there eoliver,
I know a lil about Albuquerque as I play a few gigs there and in Clovis on occasion. A lil as in I know how to get there, that's about it! LOL. Anyways, I agree with ScreaminRaider. John Kennedy over at ENMU is a great teacher if you are looking at tuning in some lead stuff. He's also done the studio curciut in Nashville for a few years. If you need his email or phone number just send me a PM. I think any solid trumpet player ought to be able to hold down a lead book.

In the way of style and/or recordings... these are as many as there are players out there. Find stuff you like and listen to it. More importantly, listen to stuff you don't like and expand your ears!! lol.

All the best to you my friend and good luck. I myself am an aspiring lead player. Oh man what I would give to be able to play in a pit on broadway or do some shows in Vegas, or hit the Disney scene in FL, or play soundtracks in LA, or do studio work in Chicago, or a million other things... *dreaming*

cornetmike · 11-24-2004, 02:22 AM

"The Complete Recordings of the Hot Five and Hot Seven" -- Louis Armstrong 8)

It's within the realm of possibility you may not like this, but man, what an education! :wink:

warm regards, cornetmike

trickg · 11-24-2004, 08:15 AM

There are a lot of great recordings to listen to for great lead playing. Some of my favorites are:

Stan Kenton - 76 - There is some fantastic, FAT, lead playing on that album
Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band - Pretty much anything by them is going to be solid
A lot of Sinatra's Recordings had great lead playing on it
Harry Connick Jr's Band has great lead playing
Maynard Ferguson and the Birdland Dreamband (old recording)

That's just the tip of the iceberg and specifically, the tip of my iceberg. Everyone has their own opinion of what good lead playing is. These are just some of my favorites.

Billy B · 12-03-2004, 02:12 PM

Snooky Young-Basie-others
Al Porcino-Thad Jones/Mel Lewis
Conrad Gozzo
Dave Stahl-Woddy Herman and Others
Earl Garner-Vanguard Orchestra
Charly Davis-Buddy Rich Roar of '74
Tony Kadlek-Maria Schneider-John Fedchock-others

tom turner · 12-04-2004, 01:33 AM

Hi,

And let's not forget the current sterling sound of Los Angeles-based Wayne Bergeron.

His "You Call This A Living" CD released a year ago is totally packed with the tastiest TRUMPET PLAYING . . . from the dubba range all the way down, from Wayne.

He's a guy who gets a lot of lead work but who also has a gorgeous sound in all registers and great style and interpretation too.

Check him out!!!

Sincerely,

Tom Turner

bigaggietrumpet · 12-04-2004, 02:09 PM

and speaking of Wayne, watch the Incredibles. Kinda cheesy in the plot sometimes, but still, WOW what a trumpet!

BflatAnklan · 01-28-2005, 11:50 AM

I really dig Conrad Gazzo. Check out the Sinatra stuff he's on...WOW!

Al Innella · 07-04-2008, 05:38 AM

Dont forget 1960s Woody Herman with Bill Chase on lead.

11-24-2004, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
eoliver Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 70	Lead trumpet players Hi guys, I'm a lead trumpet player and student in Albuquerque, NM. Probably, not many of you know much about Albuquerque other than Bugs Bunny should have taken a left turn here. There's not much musically going on here, especially for someone who's looking for some musical direction, specifically in the lead/commercial field. So my question is this, who do you people listen to for lead style? Specifically, what recordings? And are there any really good lead teachers/mentors out there? This may sound like a dumb question, but I think it's valid. The key word is TEACHER, not player. Thanks, __________________ Eric Oliver www.trumpetwitheric.com

11-24-2004, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScreaminRaider Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 407	I listen to Wayne Burgeron, and Roger Ingram for style and all that good stuff. A good teacher in your neck of the woods is John Kennedy at ENMU. He's a good teacher, and one hell of a player. __________________ Jonathan Wright

11-24-2004, 02:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
cornetmike New Friend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hemet, California Posts: 14	Listening for Lead Style "The Complete Recordings of the Hot Five and Hot Seven" -- Louis Armstrong 8) It's within the realm of possibility you may not like this, but man, what an education! :wink: warm regards, cornetmike __________________ Waitress: What are you rebelling against? Brando: Whaddya got?

11-24-2004, 08:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	There are a lot of great recordings to listen to for great lead playing. Some of my favorites are: Stan Kenton - 76 - There is some fantastic, FAT, lead playing on that album Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band - Pretty much anything by them is going to be solid A lot of Sinatra's Recordings had great lead playing on it Harry Connick Jr's Band has great lead playing Maynard Ferguson and the Birdland Dreamband (old recording) That's just the tip of the iceberg and specifically, the tip of my iceberg. Everyone has their own opinion of what good lead playing is. These are just some of my favorites. __________________ Patrick Gleason email me at: trickg1@hotmail.com "What we do in life echoes in eternity" "At my signal, unleash hell." - Maximus Decimus Meridius

12-04-2004, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaggietrumpet Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: College Station,TX Posts: 814	and speaking of Wayne, watch the Incredibles. Kinda cheesy in the plot sometimes, but still, WOW what a trumpet! __________________ Michael Smith Hullabaloo: The official band of Texas A&M Basketball Kanstul 1537/ Schilke 14 LA Olds Studio

11-24-2004, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bear Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CO Posts: 804	Hi there eoliver, I know a lil about Albuquerque as I play a few gigs there and in Clovis on occasion. A lil as in I know how to get there, that's about it! LOL. Anyways, I agree with ScreaminRaider. John Kennedy over at ENMU is a great teacher if you are looking at tuning in some lead stuff. He's also done the studio curciut in Nashville for a few years. If you need his email or phone number just send me a PM. I think any solid trumpet player ought to be able to hold down a lead book. In the way of style and/or recordings... these are as many as there are players out there. Find stuff you like and listen to it. More importantly, listen to stuff you don't like and expand your ears!! lol. All the best to you my friend and good luck. I myself am an aspiring lead player. Oh man what I would give to be able to play in a pit on broadway or do some shows in Vegas, or hit the Disney scene in FL, or play soundtracks in LA, or do studio work in Chicago, or a million other things... dreaming

12-03-2004, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Billy B Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 213	Snooky Young-Basie-others Al Porcino-Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Conrad Gozzo Dave Stahl-Woddy Herman and Others Earl Garner-Vanguard Orchestra Charly Davis-Buddy Rich Roar of '74 Tony Kadlek-Maria Schneider-John Fedchock-others

12-04-2004, 01:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
tom turner Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 788	Hi, And let's not forget the current sterling sound of Los Angeles-based Wayne Bergeron. His "You Call This A Living" CD released a year ago is totally packed with the tastiest TRUMPET PLAYING . . . from the dubba range all the way down, from Wayne. He's a guy who gets a lot of lead work but who also has a gorgeous sound in all registers and great style and interpretation too. Check him out!!! Sincerely, Tom Turner

01-28-2005, 11:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
BflatAnklan Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest area USA Posts: 155	I really dig Conrad Gazzo. Check out the Sinatra stuff he's on...WOW! __________________ Matthew Anklan www.myspace.com/matthewanklan

07-04-2008, 05:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Al Innella Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Posts: 139	Re: Lead trumpet players Dont forget 1960s Woody Herman with Bill Chase on lead.

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