“You have to go back. We are all standing on the shoulders of giants." The World of Jazz Trumpet: a Comprehensive History and Practical Application (Hal Leonard) is a first-of-its-kind: The first look ...

One could argue that the piano is the backbone of jazz music, or the saxophone, for that matter. Names such as Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane have certainly achieved household status. But have ...

Renowned jazz musician Rick Braun will perform at Santa Fe Station, bringing his signature trumpet melodies and smooth jazz ...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist goes back to his jazz roots for a new album - Honora - due out in March on Nonesuch records ...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist announces his debut solo album, featuring Thom Yorke, Nick Cave, and a return to his first love: the trumpet.

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Multitasking is an art form for Ivan Trujillo whether he is in San Diego, his hometown of Ensenada, performing at England’s famed Glastonbury festival or some point in between. A tireless trumpeter, ...

Some trumpeters aim to blow you away with their imposing technique; Miles drew the listener in. The performer, who died March 8, specialized in genre-blurring jazz that mixed old and new sounds. This ...

Gregory Gisbert is a musician with more than 40 years of professional experience as a performer, guest soloist, studio musician, clinician and educator. He has held featured soloist and regular, ...

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This is FRESH AIR. Our jazz critic Kevin Whitehead has a remembrance of trumpet player Ron Miles. He died at age 58 at home in Denver on March 8. Miles had recorded with such leaders as guitarist Bill ...