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

This is “Picadillo,” composed by Tito Puente, arranged by Jose Madera, and virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Soloists are Arturo O’Farrill (piano), Larry Bustamante (baritone saxophone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet).

This performance is excerpted from Virtual Birdland episode #41. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/93d4-h9C_mM

Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Roman Filiu, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante;
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Walter Cano, Bryan Davis, Rachel Therrien;
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Ben Barnett, Earl McIntyre (bass trombone)
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan Davis to make a video about, please let us know – your suggestion could be the subject of a future video!

Join us on Monday for another #MusicMonday. You can watch all the previous episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuD-WY6dSa_YvQhimccODNJNYp0CkxCsN

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“Asia Minor” – Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

“Asia Minor” composed by Roger Mozian, originally made famous by Machito, and virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Soloists are Bam Bam Rodriguez (bass), Larry Bustamante (baritone saxophone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet).

This performance is excerpted from the September 9, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/gCTqBAFS9vU

Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Alejandro Aviles, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante
Trumpets:
Bryan Davis, Kali Rodriguez-Pena, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan Davis to make a video about, please let us know – your suggestion could be the subject of a future video!

Join us on Monday for another #MusicMonday. You can watch all the previous episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuD-WY6dSa_YvQhimccODNJNYp0CkxCsN

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“Tanga Suite, Mvt 5: Rumba Abierta” – Arturo O’Farrill & the ALJO

This is “Rumba Abierta,” the 5th movement of The Tanga Suite by Chico O’Farrill, based on Mario Bauza’s composition “Tanga,” virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Soloists are Bryan Davis (trumpet), Keisel Jimenez (congas) and Vince Cherico (drums).

This performance is excerpted from Virtual Birdland Episode #39. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/eHDd8Uj2jOA
Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Roman Filiu, Adison Evans, Jeremy Powell, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Adam O’Farrill, Bryan Davis, Rachel Therrien;
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Ben Barnett, Earl McIntyre (bass trombone)
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas.

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan Davis to make a video about, please let us know – your suggestion could be the subject of a future video!

Join us on Monday for another #MusicMonday. You can watch all the previous episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuD-WY6dSa_YvQhimccODNJNYp0CkxCsN

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My Daily Flexibilities – June 2020 | Exercise of the Week #64

Something of an impromptu, mid-week Exercise of the Week for you, here, as I try to get back on track making videos. This is the flexibility routine I’ve using everyday recently, as I’m in a rebuilding phase, as we start to come out of the COVID-19 shutdown in NYC.

Download the PDF of “My Daily Flexibilities – June 2020”

During this global pandemic, times are hard for musicians and so many others around the world. If you would like to support the work that goes into creating the content on this channel (and help me keep the lights on!) please visit https://airflowmusic.com/store and make a purchase.
If you prefer, a “virtual tip jar” is available at: https://paypal.me/BryanDavisMusic

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW64. I’ll repost your renditions in my IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.

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Off-Beat Phrases for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #62

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In this video, Bryan Davis shares a sequence of off-beat phrases to help you practice playing phrases that begin after a quaver/eighth note rest in time, without dragging the rest of the line. A useful ensemble skill to work on before we can get back to playing music together again!

During this global pandemic, times are hard for musicians and so many others around the world. If you would like to support the work that goes into creating the content on this channel (and help me keep the lights on!) please visit https://airflowmusic.com/store and make a purchase.
If you prefer, a “virtual tip jar” is available at: https://paypal.me/BryanDavisMusic

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW62. I’ll repost your renditions in my IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.

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“Mixolydian + Approach Notes” for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #61

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In this video, Bryan Davis shares an interesting scale drill, combining the Mixolydian (Dominant 7th) scale with Chromatic and Diatonic Approach Notes. Whether that means anything to you or not, this is a challenging pattern to get under your fingers!

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW61. We’ll repost your renditions in our IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.

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Alternative Technical Study #12 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #60

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In this video, Bryan Davis shares another Alternative Technical Study and details his process for practicing exercises or phrases of this sort.

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW60. We’ll repost your renditions in our IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.

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Twisted Flexibilities #6 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #59

Download the PDF of “Twisted Flexibilities #6”

In this video, Bryan Davis shares another set of Twisted Flexibilities, and some tips for getting your flexibility working more efficiently!

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW59. We’ll repost your renditions in our IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.

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Expanding Intervals #2 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #58

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In this video, Bryan Davis shares another set of Expanding Intervals – great for working on your fingers and your flexibility! The goal is to play smoothly and softly at an even tempo. Start out as slowly as necessary to achieve this. With practice, try and develop enough facility to repeat each line 8 times or more in one breath.

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW58. We’ll repost your renditions in our IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.

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Staccato Study #1 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #57

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In this video, Bryan Davis shares a Staccato Study – a useful alternative to those exercises found on pages 28-31 in the Arban. Unlike the Arban exercises, this is notated in all 12 keys. Work on your key fluency and lower register articulations! Included in this video is a practice workflow to get the most out this and similar exercises.

Join in our #practicechallenge on Instagram and Facebook – video yourself playing a line from this exercise, tag @airflowmusicnyc and use the hashtag #EOTW57. We’ll repost your renditions in our IG/FB story.

For practice challenges and more, follow Airflow Music on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a request for an area of technique you’d like an EOTW to address, please let us know – your suggestion could be the topic of a future video!

Exercise of the Week with Bryan Davis is presented by Airflow Music. For information on all our products, please visit: https://AirflowMusic.com/. Please Subscribe to our Youtube channel, to be notified of upcoming episodes.

If you’ve found this or any of our videos helpful, please share with your friends, and consider supporting us by making a purchase from the Airflow Music store.

Buy “Twisted Technical Studies” by Bryan Davis – available now in PDF eBook and Printed formats:
• Trumpet/Treble Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tpt/
• Trombone/Bass Clef – https://airflowmusic.com/product/twisted-technical-studies-tbn/

Buy “Finger Flexes” by Bryan Davis.

Buy “Combination Drills: Developed Scales in Odd Meters” by Bryan Davis. PDF eBooks and Printed Books are available for each edition:

Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching

For quick links to Airflow Music Printed books, recordings featuring Bryan Davis, and other recommended texts that every Trumpet player should be familiar with, please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bryandavis-airflowmusic

Watch the entire 1st Season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z Playlist.