Louie, LEW-iss, Satchmo, Pops – call him what you will, Louis Armstrong transformed American music with his jazz trumpet solos and signature, raspy vocals, bringing a New Orleans sound to the world.
I don't think you're being fair to saxophonists. Compare them to the pianist, bassist and drummer who get to play for the entire piece! The saxophonist patiently waits to solo, with nothing to do but ...
This striking footage showcases the vibrant jazz scene of 1940s New Orleans, capturing African American musicians performing for a predominantly White audience in a lively jazz club. The band delivers ...
The versatile trumpet can play a number of musical styles, from patriotic anthems to symphonic solos to smooth jazz ballads. Shopping for a trumpet can be a bit daunting because you want to get your ...
"Ms. Collins plays trumpet and flugelhorn like a twenty-first century Miles Davis" Derek Ansell - Jazz Journal International "...one of the best out there on the current trumpet community. Your ...