Happy New Year friends — We've got a bonus end-of-year Longtones episode for you all this holiday season!

In this episode Steve and Josh reflect on the first season of Longtones, chat about standout brass products in 2023, make predictions for the brass industry in 2024, converse about what's next for their businesses, and discuss how Longtones is changing this upcoming year!

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jon Lampley to dive into the exciting journey of his music career.

We discussed coffee, Jon’s experience playing on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, Jon’s move out to NYC, and so much more!

Towards the end of the episode, you'll find a Q&A session where Jon answers questions from the music community, providing unique insights into his experiences and career. Don't miss it!

For those who may be new to Jon’s work, here's a snapshot of his impressive background:

“Jon Lampley has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting multi-instrumentalists in the world. His musical journey began by playing at church on Sunday morning in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Eventually he made his way to Brooklyn, NY after honing his skills at The Ohio State University.

While best known for his soulful playing on trumpet and sousaphone, Jon is also a vocalist and songwriter.

Lampley is a co-founder of the genre bending band Huntertones as well as the groundbreaking trio The Wild Midwest. You can see him every weeknight on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with Louis Cato and The Late Show Band as well as on the road as a touring member of the platinum selling rock band O.A.R. If

you’re lucky you may even catch Jon playing with real life guitar hero Cory Wong and the Wongnotes.”

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian Newman to delve into the fascinating journey of his music career.

From achieving and managing his very own Las Vegas residency to his role as a creative director at a jazz club in NYC, Brian's story is a testament to dedication and passion in the world of music. We also explore his successful navigation of a thriving career in multiple cities, his remarkable work with Lady Gaga, the art of balancing multiple music acts and projects simultaneously, and even his passion for classic cars.

Towards the end of the episode, you'll find a Q&A session where Brian answers questions from the music community, providing unique insights into his experiences and career. Don't miss it!

For those who may be new to Brian's work, here's a snapshot of his impressive background:

Brian Newman is widely recognized as one of the most reputable and dynamic trumpeters in the music industry. He made the move to New York in 2004, establishing himself as a bandleader at prestigious venues such as Feinstein's, The Oak Room, The Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel, and the Jazz Club, where he serves as Creative Director.

However, Brian is perhaps best known for his role as Lady Gaga's jazz bandleader. He collaborated with her and Tony Bennett on the Grammy-nominated album, "Cheek to Cheek," and appeared on notable television broadcasts and promotional events, including PBS' "Great Performances: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!" (2014), ABC's "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving" (2011), and Good Morning America, among others.

Most recently, Brian wowed audiences with his "After Dark" show at the Nomad Library, following his performances with Lady Gaga at Park MGM, where he also led Gaga's "Jazz + Piano" orchestra.

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

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Happy listening, friends — we'll see you on our next episode this Nov. 20th (live broadcast on Nov. 17th at 4PM EST on our Instagram pages) with Jon Lampley!

We had an incredible conversation with John Snell from Bob Reeves Brass alongside Steve and Josh!

Everything from breaking down the Reeves Sleeves, discussing the LA music scene, Bob Reeves Brass stories, and even a hot take or two — you don’t want to miss out on hearing this episode.

A bit about John:

John Snell has been a vital member of the Bob Reeves Brass team since

2001, where he is a dedicated craftsman and co-owner of the company.

In addition to his craftsmanship and ownership roles, John is also the

dedicated host of three popular podcasts: The Other Side of the Bell, The

Trombone Corner, and The Horn Signal.

Listen to John’s Podcasts on Spotify here:

The Other Side of the Bell:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMo0B6QWWO7bQVV2zijHy?si=acf7e929fb74486a

The Trombone Corner:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4SfMVPtCYAJCETPm2qewyQ?si=bc0804bc3d314121

Our websites:

J. Landress Brass:

https://www.jlandressbrass.com/

Virtuosity Musical Instruments:

https://www.virtuosityboston.com/

Bob Reeves Brass:

https://bobreeves.com/

Check us out on Instagram:

Virtuosity:

https://www.instagram.com/virtuosity_boston/?hl=en

J. Landress Brass:

https://www.instagram.com/jlandressbrass/?hl=en

Bob Reeves Brass:

https://www.instagram.com/bobreevesbrass/?hl=en

Past Longtones episodes:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6XEOO37qTgHqBNludrytLQ?si=731e74c1db77458c

In this episode trumpet player, Rashawn Ross, hopped on a Longtones with us on Instagram this past Wednesday to discuss a variety of exciting topics within the music world — and it was incredible!

We spoke with Rashawn about the ins and out of the industry as a brass player, how a trumpet player manages the road and studio, the future of the music industry, advice for other musicians finding their way in the music industry, and more in the episode…this is one you’ll want to listen to right away.

We’ve also included the Q&A at the end where Rashawn answers questions from the community, so make sure to check that out as well.

Happy listening friends!

Listen to our last episode with John Snell from Bob Reeves Brass on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BCEC8SHZqHjKHAbs8maAb?si=e9649ae1fee9404f

Our Instagrams:

Rashawn Ross:

https://www.instagram.com/vi_shawnieross/?hl=en

Virtuosity Musical Instruments:

https://www.instagram.com/virtuosity_boston/?hl=en

J. Landress Brass:

https://www.instagram.com/jlandressbrass/?hl=en

Our websites:

J. Landress Brass:
https://www.jlandressbrass.com/

Virtuosity Musical Instruments:

https://www.virtuosityboston.com/

Diving into the ins and outs of the brass business with our first guest Christan Griego, who is the Director of Development & Marketing for the Edwards Instrument Company, as well as the owner and visionary behind Griego Mouthpieces.

We go over everything from mouthpiece manufacturing to behind-the-scenes of product designing and more!

Taking a look this week at the modern brass scene and its brands. In addition to discussing modern instrument makers, we'll be going over some of the secrets and happenings on the manufacturing side as well!

In the introductory episode of Longtones, Steve and Josh discuss stand out instruments from the vintage era, as well as why they

are sought after by brass players. We also discuss which of these vintage instruments have stood the test of time, and how these era of horns compare to their modern counterparts. Finally we wrap up with some questions from our communities!