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The Trumpet Summit
Join host John Raymond as he talks shop with some of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the world about how they developed their own voice on the instrument, what they've practiced over the years, and all the other juicy details you're dying to know about.
Episodes
21 episodes
S2:E10 - Snarky Puppy Trumpets
The Season 2 finale features a panel with the Snarky Puppy Trumpets - Mike "Maz" Maher, Justin Stanton, and Jay Jennings. Besides each being incredible individual players in their own right, they've collectively helped shape the sound of one of...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:22:25
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S2:E9 - Michael Rodriguez
Michael Rodriguez is by far one of the most working jazz trumpet players in the world. He has played in bands led by Chick Corea, Kenny Barron, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Charlie Haden among others. He is also a first-call soloist and section...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:42
S2:E8 - Sean Jones
Sean Jones! Need I say more? There's no doubt that Sean is one of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the world. He has an extensive career as a sideman, bandleader, and educator, and is currently the president of the Jazz Education Network. L...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:05:27
S2:E7 - Bria Skonberg
Bria Skonberg is not only an incredible trumpet player, singer, and bandleader, she is a passionate teacher, advocate for women in jazz, and a new mom! She has released 8 of her own albums and is one of the most in-demand trumpet players in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:00:37
S2:E6 - Eddie Henderson
Dr. Eddie Henderson is arguably one of the greatest trumpet players in jazz history. He has a storied career that lasts over 60 years, playing with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, Pharoah Sanders, and Art Blakey among many others. Listen...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:32
S2:E5 - John Swana
John Swana is known as both a heavyweight trumpet player and EVI player, the latter which he has primarily played since 2008 after developing a benign tumor that forced him to put down the horn. Regardless of instrument, John is unequivocally a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:12:07
S2:E4 - Alex Sipiagin
Alex Sipiagin is not only a monster trumpet player, he has an improvisational voice as identifiable as any contemporary artist. He's performed with Dave Holland, Michael Brecker, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba among others, and has released over 15 reco...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:00
S2:E3 - Nadje Noordhuis
Nadje Noordhuis has one of the most beautiful trumpet sounds on the planet. Besides releasing four albums of her own unique music, she has been a top-call sidewoman with many bands including the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Darcy James Argue's Se...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:04:38
S2:E2 - Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt has been one of the most in-demand jazz trumpeters since he came onto the scene in the 1990s. He's released 14 albums of his own and played on countless others with some of the masters of this music. Listen as he shares about his bo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:12:22
S2:E1 - Brian Lynch
Season 2 kicks off with a conversation between John and master jazz trumpeter Brian Lynch. One of only four trumpet players to have been in both Art Blakey and Horace Silver's bands, Brian has had an illustrious career boasting two Grammy Award...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:12
S1:E10 - Ask John!
The Season 1 Finale turns the spotlight on John! Listen as he answers questions from listeners such as "How do you stay true to yourself while improvising?", "How do you improve your sound production?", "How do you help students who are struggl...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:11:27
S1:E9 - Chris Botti
Chris Botti is the largest-selling American instrumental artist over the last 20 years, having worked with the "who's who" of the pop world from Sting to Paul Simon to Lady Gaga. He is a master trumpet player and bandleader, touring over 300 da...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:16:15
S1:E8 - Cuong Vu
Cuong Vu has a truly distinctive voice on the trumpet. Having playing with artists ranging from Pat Metheny to David Bowie, he adapts his playing to fit seamlessly into any context. Listen as he shares about free playing, incorporating effects ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:05:05
S1:E7 - Dave Douglas
Dave Douglas is a prolific trumpeter, composer, educator and entrepreneur. He has released over 50 albums under his own name, many on his own label, Greenleaf Records, and is known for keeping many diverse ensembles and projects active sim...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:08:55
S1:E6 - Keyon Harrold
Keyon Harrold is a major force as a trumpet player as well as a producer. He has worked with wide palate of artists including Common, Jay-Z, D'Angelo, Robert Glasper and more, in addition to being recognized to critical acclaim for his pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:03:45
S1:E5 - John McNeil
John McNeil has been an innovative voice on the trumpet since the 1970s, having played with the Horace Silver Quintet and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, as well as recorded over a dozen albums under his own name. He is also a master teache...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:10:59
S1:E4 - Terell Stafford
Terell Stafford has been a first-call jazz trumpet player for decades, playing with the likes of Bobby Watson, The Clayton Brothers, Kenny Barron, Shirley Scott, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and many more. Listen as he shares about the three pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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59:53
S1:E3 - Ingrid Jensen
Ingrid Jensen is one of the most dynamic improvisers in the world. She is a prime example of a trumpet player who elevates the music to new heights when she plays, no matter what the context. Listen as she shares about the importance of stillne...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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54:44
S1:E2 - Marquis Hill
Marquis Hill is one of the most unique, young trumpeters on the scene today. Listen as he shares about the community of elders, teachers and peers that he came up with in Chicago, what he's practiced over the years to develop his own sound, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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59:12
S1:E1 - Tom Harrell
Tom Harrell is one of the most influential jazz trumpet players of all time. Listen in as he talks about how he came up learning to play, the breakthroughs he had while in Horace Silver's band, what his practice routine looks like, and the impo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:02:15
