“Asia Minor” composed by Roger Mozian, originally made famous by Machito, and virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.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…
“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…
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…
Off-Beat Phrases for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #62
Download the PDF of “Off-Beat Phrases” 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…
“Mixolydian + Approach Notes” for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #61
Download the PDF of “Mixolydian + Approach Notes” 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…
Alternative Technical Study #12 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #60
Download the PDF of “Alternative Technical Study #12” 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…
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…
Expanding Intervals #2 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #58
Download the PDF of “Expanding Intervals #2” 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….
Staccato Study #1 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #57
Download the PDF of “Staccato Study #1” 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…
Twisted Technical Study #2D for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #56
Download the PDF of “Twisted Technical Study #2D” In this video, Bryan Davis shares an exercise excerpted from his latest book, “Twisted Technical Studies”. These are odd-meter variations on Herbert L. Clarke’s 2nd Technical Study. The exercise shared here is…