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“Small Big Band” arrangements added to “trumpetensemblemusic.com”

written by Bruce Chidester on July 17, 2021

Our sister site- trumpetensemblemusic.com has launched a new section of arrangements which will feature charts for a smaller big band consisting of only seven musicians. This instrumentation includes the following- Alto, Tenor saxes, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass and Drums. With this instrumentation we are filling the needs of the smaller big band sound with a more compact ensemble. Be sure to visit us at trumpetensemblemusic.com and check out the section titled “Small Big Band” to hear some of our new additions to our extensive library. Other sections to visit are – Trumpet Duets, Trios, Brass Quintets, Brass Sextets, Brass Choirs,…

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written by Bruce Chidester on July 13, 2021

The Best Seem to Keep up With the Times- Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns (revisited)

written by Bruce Chidester on June 21, 2021

By Brock Radke (contact) Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 | 2 a.m. Learning new skills has become standard operating procedure for most of us during the pandemic. It’s no different for the many talented musicians making a living in Las Vegas. For Jerry Lopez and his band Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, adjusting to a new, temporary existence without live performances meant building a new way to spread their music to the masses. The result is a livestream concert taking place every other Monday, broadcast from the Copa Club at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro just south of the Strip…

Put Your Hands Together For Chad Boydston

written by Bruce Chidester on May 14, 2021

How did you got started and when? “My dad was a trumpet player and was good enough to stay state side with the 2nd army continental band during the Vietnam war. He had to play taps a lot for those not so lucky. I would eventually inherit this phenomenon, but I’ll get into that later. I was born a year before his discharge and grew up listening to him practicing and hearing trumpet albums”. Why did you chose the trumpet? “When asked what kind of instrument I wanted to play, it was a no brainer for me! Having parents…

23 Years and Still Going Strong!

written by Bruce Chidester on May 1, 2021

Twenty-three years may not seem like a long time to remain in the same job or be married to the same person but when speaking of the longevity of a band, this is incredible. The History and Future of Grand Marquis The Grand Marquis band started in 1998 with a Guitar/Singer, Drummer, and Bass player. Soon a Saxophonist was added to this mostly rockabilly blues group. In October of 2001 Trumpeter Chad Boydston moved to Kansas City and joined the group in February of 2002. At that time, most of their performances were in restaurants and bars. By 2003 the…

Gap or Not To Gap, That is a Question- Part II

written by Bruce Chidester on April 8, 2021

As if the previous post was not more information than needed on mouthpiece gap, here is another element to consider.

Gap or Not To Gap, That is a Question

written by Bruce Chidester on April 3, 2021

This video is very well done and if you have always wondered what a gap was and how it affects you horn, I think you will find this very interesting. I totally agree with this demonstration.

RIP Pauly Cohen, Lead Trumpeter

written by Bruce Chidester on March 5, 2021

We would like to thank our friends at TRUMPETBOARDS.COM for sharing this wonderful documentary on one of the lesser know but highly influential lead players of our time.

“Welcome back Susie”……ah……. MGySgt Susan Rider

written by Bruce Chidester on February 25, 2021

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We welcome back an outstanding trumpet player as well as one of the kindest, most caring individual I have ever met. MGySgt Susan Rider has participated in all the important presidential activities as far back to the Clinton years and continues to musically support our country while performing regularly in the elite “President’s Own” United States Marine Band. After enjoying MGySgt Susan Rider’s wonderful and gifted playing, be sure to check out more information I have posted about her and her successful career as an outstanding trumpet player……….and nice person. Susan Rider- In Her Own Words – Trumpet Blog (thetrumpetblog.com)…

A New Toy Gets A Look-Over

written by Bruce Chidester on July 25, 2020

On an earlier post I showed what was used decades ago to alter your sound and octaves with the old Vox Octavoice. Now it’s time to see how things have improved in the digital world. Check out this video and learn what is possible to use today to improve or at least alter you sounds. Ultra-Simple Battery-Powered Vocal Effects Stompbox with Reverb, Echo and Pitch Correction Ultra-simple vocal effects stompbox with reverb, echo and pitch correction Gives you flexible, creative control in a battery-powered format Vocally tuned reverb places your voice in the perfect musical space High-quality, low-noise mic preamp…