The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast

Edward Carroll (www.edwardcarrollmusic.com), internationally acclaimed soloist, principal trumpet, and educator, is the special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Ed discusses his early career performing as principal trumpet in the Rotterdam Philharmonic, and later associate principal trumpet in the Houston Symphony, as well as his prolific solo career performing around the world and recording albums on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels. Now, Ed devotes his time to education as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College, and is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/35.

Robert Slack, trumpeter and Dean of Fine and Performing Arts at Citrus College, is our special guest this episode. A student of William Adam at Indiana University, Slack played with the Buddy Rich Band, Paul Anka and many others before moving to Los Angeles. He maintains an active teaching and playing career along with his responsibilities as Dean of a cutting-edge performing arts program. Learn more about Citrus College at www.citrusarts.org. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/34.

Our very own Bob Reeves is the special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Bob talks about his early years playing trumpet and studying with John Clyman in L.A.. At the urging of Clyman, Bob apprenticed with custom mouthpiece maker Carroll Purviance and then in the famed E. Benge trumpet factory in Burbank, CA. In 1968, Bob Reeves set out on his own forming Bob Reeves Brass and has since become world-renowned for his consultations, valve alignments, and handcrafted custom mouthpieces. Learn more at www.bobreeves.com or on the show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/33.

Glen Marhevka, trumpet player with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, is our special guest this episode. Glen talks about everything trumpet, including his 20 years as a member of the one of the most popular swing bands of all time. He discusses what it takes to run a band and how things have changed in the music industry since the band formed. Learn more about Glen and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at www.bbvd.com. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/32

Trumpet player Ron Blake is our featured guest on this episode. Ron records and tours with Latin Jazz artist Poncho Sanchez. Previously, Ron had performed with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Green Day, Dr. Dre, and many others. Ron founded the Hi Speed Horns, a premier horn section that specializes in arranging and recording horn parts for bands. Learn more about Ron at www.hispeedhorns.com. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/31.

Cindy Shea, trumpet and founder of the multiple Grammy Award winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, is our special guest on this episode. Cindy has performed with many top artists including Alejandro Sanz, Charlie Zaa, Paulina Rubio, Jaci Velasquez, Son By Four, Melina Leon, Chayanne, Pedro Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solis, Jenni Rivera, Graciela Beltran, Cachao, Rogelio Martinez, Nestor Torrez, Paquito de Rivera and Peabo Bryson, and recently was invited to serenade Luis Miguel for his birthday along with the Divas. Learn more about Cindy at www.mariachidivas.com or on the Episode #30 shownotes at www.bobreeves.com/30Aleja.ndro Sanz, Charlie Zaa, Paulina Rubio, Jaci Velasquez, Son By Four, Melina Leon, Chayanne, Pedro Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solis, Jenni Rivera, Graciela Beltran, Cachao, Rogelio Martinez, Nestor Torrez, Paquito de Rivera and Peabo Bryson, and recently was invited to serenade Luis Miguel for his birthday along with the Divas.

Tom Crown, owner and founder of Tom Crown Mutes and trumpet with the Chicago Lyric Opera for 30 years, is our special guest on this episode. Tom talks about his long career in Chicago as a professional trumpet player and teacher. He also discusses how he got into the mute business that is now known around the world. Learn more about Tom at www.tomcrownmutes.com. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/29.

Doc Severinsen, grammy award winning trumpet player and bandleader, is our special guest on Episode 28 of The Other Side of the Bell. Doc talks about what he's learned throughout his 80 years playing the trumpet, as well as his Severinsen model Destino III trumpet made by S. E. Shires. Visit www.docseverinsen.com to learn more. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/28.

Australian trumpeter Greg Spence is our special guest on this episode. Greg is an active freelancer based in Melbourne, Australia and is best known for his many years as lead trumpet on Australia's "Dancing with the Stars" television program. Greg Spence also tours around the world teaching and giving clinics based on his popular, Mystery to Mastery, teaching program. Visit www.mysterytomastery.com to learn more about Greg. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/27.

Thomas Stevens, former principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is our special guest on episode #26 of The Other Side of the Bell. Stevens talks about is 35 year tenure in the orchestra, his teachers, and his upcoming work, "Thomas Stevens on Musicianship - Vachiano's Rules and Beyond". Learn more about Thomas Stevens at www.thomasstevensmusic.com or on our show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/26.