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“…
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!…
“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…
“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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
“Carambola” – Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
This is “Carambola” composed and arranged by Maestro Chico O’Farrill, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Soloists are Ivan Renta (tenor saxophone), Earl McIntyre (trombone), Arturo O’Farrill (piano) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is…
“Mercado En Domingo” – Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
This is “Mercado En Domingo” by Pablo Mayor, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Soloists are Mariel Bildsten (trombone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the November 1, 2020 edition of Virtual…