2021 Archives

Diatonic Flow Study #1 | Exercise of the Week #66

Here’s an imaginatively titled flow study I cooked up to get us moving around the horn and working on our smoothness and connectivity in longer phrases. Download the free PDF at: https://airflowmusic.com/store/eotw066/ If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan Davis…

What’s The ONE THING I Should Be Practicing on Trumpet? #NoteToSelf

My #NoteToSelf videos are short reminders, both to myself and anybody else who can benefit from them, of simple tips that we may forget over time. In this one, I have some thoughts about the single thing that I ALWAYS practice. If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them!…

“Extend The Bend” Series #1 | Exercise of the Week #65

It’s been quite some time, but welcome back to another Exercise of the Week! in this video, I’m sharing a hybrid long tones & note bending routine I’ve been enjoying lately. Download the PDF of “Extend The Bend Series #1“ During this global pandemic, times are hard for musicians and so many others around the…

Small But Perfectly Formed! CarolBrass Mini Trumpet Review & Gig Test

CarolBrass kindly sent me their Mini Pocket Trumpet to review. Herein, you’ll find my first impressions as I unbox it, and even some #TrumpetCam footage of me playing it live on an outdoor big band gig with Eyal Vilner’s band! CarolBrass Mini Pocket Trumpet: CPT-1000-YSS-Bb, check it out at: https://pico.run/CarolBrassMiniTrumpetUse this code for 5% off!Code:…

“Para Los Rumberos” – Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

This is “Para Los Rumberos” by Tito Puente, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Soloists are Ivan Renta (tenor sax.), Rafi Malkiel (trombone), Keisel Jimenez (congas), Vince Cherico (drums), Carly Maldonado (timbales) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the August 23, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You…

“Mambo Birdland” – Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

This is “Mambo Birdland” by Tito Puente, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. The soloists are Adison Evans (alto sax.), Earl McIntyre (bass trombone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the July 26, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/dgT4O1xKr8c Virtual…

“Alma Vacia” – Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

This is “Alma Vacia” composed and arranged by Miguel Blanco, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. The soloists are Jasper Dutz (clarinet), Earl McIntyre (bass trombone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the November 8, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at:…

Some Days Don’t Go According To Plan… | #DailyShed2021

Some days aren’t the smoothest, either on the trumpet or off. While we finish our Expanded Scale sub-series, let me share such a day. Download the FREE PDF of “Expanded Scales #3 – Major“ If you’d like to support this channel, please buy Bryan a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/airflowmusic If you have questions or comments about this…

Let’s Ramp Up The Difficulty A Little… | #DailyShed2021

In this video, we’re continuing with our Expanded Scales, but leveling up the difficulty just a little. Please follow or even play along. Download the FREE PDF of “Expanded Scales #2 – Major“ I’ll see you again tomorrow with a different exercise which further extends this principle. If you missed the Scale Workout, at the…

Let’s Get This Started Again… | #DailyShed2021

Welcome back after a much-longer-than-planned hiatus, explained briefly within. We’re back with a new exercise to work on, to continuing getting our scales up to scratch. Download the FREE PDF of “Expanded Scales #1 – Major“ I’ll see you again tomorrow with a different exercise which builds on what we learned here. If you’d like…

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