Who are the most famous trumpet players in history? Explore 15 iconic players, from jazz legends to contemporary, whose talent and style forever changed jazz.

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From Henry Purcell to Joseph Haydn, here are some of the best pieces of music ever written for the trumpet. The trumpet is one of our oldest instruments, dating back over 500 years, when it was used ...

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The Luther College Trumpet Studio is one of the most vibrant and active centers for trumpet study in the country. Applied study in all areas and styles of music is available including classical, jazz ...

James Carr among Memphis Music Hall of Fame's class of 2024 Also, where would "The Father of the Blues" live but in the "The Home of the Blues"? A trumpet player and composer, W.C. Handy — who ...

Before she was widely known for any political stance, branch was hailed in new-music circles for the dynamic range and grounded power of her trumpet playing. She was a welcome presence on the ...

Reflecting on his initial trumpet experiences, he believes a lot of it had to do with the nature of formal music education. Instruments are expensive, he says, and what the music students are ...

He is a father of three (one daughter died last year) and grandfather of three and passed his love of music to his sons. His new trumpet, which he said he's still getting used to playing ...