In today's interview we talk with up and coming trumpeter,  Grace Fox. 

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In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpeter Podcast, we sit down with Lorenzo Trujillo. He currently is assistant principle trumpet for the US Army Band Pershing's Own and is a former member of the Dallas Brass, Frankie Valli and a host of others.

 In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpeter Podcast, we get to speak with Randy Brecker of the Brecker Brothers. Learn how he got his start and the road to the formation of one of the most recognizable jazz groups in the late 20th century. 

 In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpet Podcast, we sit down with Glen Marhevka of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to hear about his career and how he got started with one of the most well know swing bands in history. 

Craig Taylor is a trumpet freelancer and contractor in the Washington DC area. He is the trumpet player and contractor for the National Theater as well as Ford's Theater. He studied at East Carolina University with Vince dimartino before Working full-time for Disney World and a show called blast. after years of touring with them, he found his way to New York and played on Broadway for a time before landing in the Washington DC area.

In this week's episode, we hear about his experience with family, how he's risen the ranks, and his approach to balancing life as a freelancing musician

 In today's short story of modern Trumpeter podcast, Mitch Cooper talks about his journey of getting into the Disneyland band from the All-American College band. 

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Jerry Hey is one of the most iconic horn arrangers and trumpet players of our day. Emerging from the Hollywood studio scene of the 1980s, Jerry revolutionized the sound of pop music through his innovative horn arrangements and performances. This week we hear how he got going, his experiences with Quincy Jones, and how he has made a name and career for himself over the last 40 years.

In this short story of the Modern Trumpeter, Craig Taylor talks about why he quit the trumpet and his return to playing after a couple of years. 

In today's episode of the Modern Trumpeter, we learn more from Louis Dowdeswell and his journey as a musician, content creator, and family man. 

Louis Dowdeswell is an internationally acclaimed trumpeter, bandleader, and educator whose career spans recording studios, concert halls, television, and some of the world’s most iconic stages. Known for his powerful lead trumpet playing, versatility across genres, and innovative approach to music education, Louis has become one of the defining voices of the trumpet in his generation.

Kellin Hanas is an up and coming star in the trumpet world. We discuss her social media presence and growth, her background in jazz, music education and much more. Learn more about Kellin and her career as a trumpet player, and her plans for the future.