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July 11, 2020 57 mins

David Rejano is the Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra since 2016. Before that, he served as Principal Trombone with the Orquestra Sinfonica de Navarra from 2002 to 2007, Principal Trombone with the Orquestra del Gran Teatro del Liceo de Barcelona (Barcelona Opera House) from 2007 to 2010, and Principal Trombone with the Münchner Philharmoniker from 2010 to 2016.
He has also performed as a guest with the B...

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Elijah Cornish is a freelance trombone player originating from, and currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
He holds a master's in music performance from the University of Melbourne, as well as certificate qualifications from The Australian National Academy of Music and the Colburn School in Los Angeles.
 
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February 22, 2020 39 mins

With a style that has been described as "passionate," "fiercely vigorous," and even "humorous," Brad Edwards has appeared as a soloist before audiences in the United States and Europe. His solo credits include radio and television broadcasts, premieres of new music, guest recitals at colleges and regional workshops, and concertos with student and professional orchestras and wind ensembles. He has twice been featured as a soloist wi...

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For your consideration: Two great names in the trombone world. 

 

Justin (Jay) Cook is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of Central Arkansas where he teaches studio trombone, trombone choir, brass ensembles, and low brass methods. He also serves as the Exhibits Director for the International Trombone Festival.

Justin Cook holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Trombone Performance degree from Northe...

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Here's a dual interview with two young trombone greats. José is a Brazilian trombonist with many solo competition wins and is the solo trombone of Orquestra Sinfonica de Porto Alegre. Martin is a globetrotting soloist and the 2nd/bass trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

 

José's accomplishments can be seen here, along with some amazing recordings: 

https://trombonefestival.net/2018/04/05/artist-spotlight-jose-milton-v...

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April 24, 2019 48 mins

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Will Baker is one of the most sought after young Bass Trombonists working today.  He is the Principal Bass Trombonist of the Monterey Symphony and his musicianship has taken him all over the world, including stints with the San Francisco SymphonyDetroit Symphony,  San Diego SymphonyMalaysian Philharmonic, and Burning Man 2018 wi...

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March 30, 2019 42 mins

We had the pleasure of sitting down with young phenom Peter Steiner. The globe-trotting soloist has struck out on his own (with the help of his significant other and significant talent Constanze Hochwartner) and made an incomparable career performing recitals, a feat managed by few on our instrument. We had a blast hanging out with Peter before his UCLA recital; enjoy!

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February 12, 2019 23 mins

Christian needs little introduction. He is one of the most prolific and influential trombonists of all time, conducting and playing his way across the world for the last 40 years. Here's our early morning talk with him. 

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December 28, 2018 42 mins

"Young new Orleans-bred trombonist and singer, Jeffery Miller has no shortage of believers who recognize his talent." This is obviously true, as Jeffrey has subbed in with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, played in the Disneyland College Band, with the Wynton Marsalis Septet, and is on full scholarship to Julliard. 

We recently sat down with Jeffery for dinner at a local restaurant. Here's the result! Pardon the other guest's noi...

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September 26, 2018 50 mins

Enjoy our interview with Jon Hatamiya!

From Jon's website at https://www.jonhatamiya.com:

Trombonist, composer, and B.A.C. Endorsing Artist Jon Hatamiya is one of the most promising trombonists to come out of the Sacramento area and is rapidly making a name for himself on both the New York and California music scenes. He was recognized in the August 1st, 2011 edition of Jet Magazine as the only trombonist on Wynton Marsalis's list ...

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Part 2 of our interviews with James Miller, Associate Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. 

 

Notice the beautiful soundscape provided for us by Jim. 

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May 18, 2018 34 mins

Here's one of the most versatile trombonists around, Jim Miller! He's the *Associate Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, as well as being a hugely varied soloist and freelancer. In addition to these performing accomplishments, he is the trombone teacher at UCLA.

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February 17, 2018 49 mins

Our second episode picks up with John Lofton, Principal Bass Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. 

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December 23, 2017 90 mins

Episode 1 is up!

This interview is with one of the most-heard trombonists in the modern era, the Los Angeles freelancer Alex Iles. 

 

 

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