My guest for this episode is Ryan Quigley.

Ryan is the perfect representative of the amazing London trumpet scene. Equally at home blowing through complex changes with his jazz chops or blowing down the walls with his powerful lead chops, Ryan is a beast on the bandstand and your best mate at the pub. He’s thoughtful, funny, and one of the finest all-around trumpet players around.

Check out what Ryan has to say about the London music scene, his frustration with jazz festivals, his early influences, the need for passion and mentors, getting his mindset right, making a fool of himself, learning from his mistakes, his biggest influence, and so much more.

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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My guest for this episode is Joshua Kaufmann.  

Josh is an old soul. While still in his 20’s, Josh has already established himself as one of the finest young trumpet players in the elite world of US military bands. Besides crushing the lead trumpet book in The US Army Blues, Josh is also a regular with The National Symphony Orchestra. Josh is an avid student of the old masters and his wisdom and talent goes way beyond his years.  

Check out what Josh has to say about his experiences at UNT, why you need to be a “normal” person, growing into his position with The Army Blues, learning to play like himself, what it takes to be a great lead player, becoming a versatile player, advise on keeping your head on straight, being willing to sound bad in the practice room, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!  

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The U.S. Army Blues homepage: https://www.usarmyband.com/ensembles/the-u-s-army-blues

Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshtpt

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My guest for this episode is Philip Lassiter.  

Philip is a man of diverse influences. From gospel to jazz, to some Philtyfunk, Phillip has established himself as a talented performer, composer, arranger, and producer. His growing resume includes winning the 2000 ITG jazz soloist competition, 11 Grammy awards, and a stint as the horn section leader and arranger for the legendary Prince. And there is much more to come.  

Check out what Philip has to say about moving to Europe, growing up the son of a preacher man, navigating local music scenes, using his new music to feature new voices, his experiences as Prince's horn arranger and section leader, his approach to arranging, Philthy Funk, the freedom of gospel music, being a preservationist, why he needs to care about what he is playing, and so much more!  So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Get Philty with Philip Lassiter: https://philthyfunk.com/ 

Philip's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhilipLassiterMusic 

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My guest for this episode is Harry Kim.  

Harry Kim has such an extensive career that our hang needed two full episodes. In part one Harry talked about his musical relationship with Phil Collins, playing on some of the world's biggest stages, why you don't always have to try to fit in, and how sour grapes have helped him make it through the tough times, and so much more! In part two, we’ll dive even deeper into the heart and mind of this soulful musician.  Check out what Harry has to say about learning to let go of mistakes, the problems with music notation, fear and nervousness on the big stage, what it takes to play high profile gigs, the power of being authentic, his ability to survive, the importance of real-life experience, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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All things Harry Kim: http://harrykimtrumpet.com/ 

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My guest for this episode is Harry Kim.  

Harry Kim is a legend in the world of commercial horn sections. As a former member of The Phenix Horns and the founder of the Vine Street horns, Harry has played and toured with some of the top names in pop music. Harry has played to sold-out arenas with Phil Collins and French megastar Johnny Halliday, and he has the distinction of playing with two of the most iconic horn bands of all time - Chicago and Tower of Power. Harry’s career is so extensive, that this hang has to be broken down into two full episodes!  

Check out what Harry has to say about why he belongs on the big stage, how his relationship with Phil Collins started, the genesis of the Phil Collins Big Band, playing with Johnny Hallyday, why horn sections need to be larger than life on stage, feeling what the music calls for and selling it, how having fun on stage enhances the music, rebelling against Asian stereotypes, why you don't always have to try to fit in, the feeling he gets after a gig, why live music is a visual art, why you need to be able to turn heads when given the opportunity, how he's made it through the tough times, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! (And make sure you come back for the conclusion of my hang with Harry Kim!)

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The official website of Harry Kim: http://harrykimtrumpet.com/ 

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My guest for this episode is David “Cookie” Koch.  

Cookie is a man of many talents. An accomplished orchestral player, Cookie has also developed a reputation for his creative covers of video game music and as the co-founder of the Trumpeter’s Multi-Track Competition. But life for Cookie has not always been a piece of cake. And in this episode Cookie gets real about his struggles and how he found a way to develop a fresh attitude about the trumpet and life.   

Check out what Cookie has to say about changing career plans, the multi-media bug, the backstory on the Trumpet Multi-track Competition, how technology can help to create a stronger trumpet community, the challenges of creating multi-track videos, a fascination for video game music, Interlochen and auditions, the importance of figuring out what is really important to you, feeling like you want to quit, dealing with mental and emotional costs of auditioning, why it's important to be open about what you are going through, the world of brass bands, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Learn more about The Trumpet Multi-Track Competition: https://www.trumpetmtc.org/

Check out Cookie's tasty videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Trumpetking93/featured

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My guest for this episode is Allen Vizzutti.  

Allen’s skills on the trumpet are off the charts, and his sense of humor is a bit off the wall. Allen is the definition of a world-class artist. His technical mastery of the trumpet continues to amaze audiences across the globe. He is also a prolific composer, an avid educator, the author of the Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method books, and the occasional creator of outrageous videos.  

Check out what Allen has to say about life in the Pacific Northwest, the decision to leave the Los Angeles music scene, goals and motivations, the benefits of versatility, reverse engineering his skills to become a better teacher, why you don't need to practice 5 hours a day, the importance of an organized practice routine, the need to just back off, the value of extremes and making mistakes, the impact of Chick Corea, the role of honesty and kindness in teaching, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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All things Allen: https://vizzutti.com/

All things Jose: https://josejohnson.com/

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My guest for this episode is Matt White.  

Matt walks the road less traveled. His creative approach to harmony and mastery of the entire range of the trumpet makes Matt a consummate improviser. His arranging and compositional skills have earned him numerous accolades, including Matt being named a Guggenheim Fellow in Music Composition. And his willingness to question the status quo of trumpet pedagogy makes him an educational maverick.   

Check out what Mike has to say about the Augie Hass years, using technology as a tool for creativity, pushing the creative envelope, non-trumpet influences, the one thing he wants his students to learn, the biggest changes needed in music education, updating collegiate trumpet curriculum, tips on improvising, the importance of space, an anecdote from Ron Carter, working with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten, and so much more!  So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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The official website of Matt White: https://www.mattwhitejazz.com/ 

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My guest for this episode is Nick Marchione.   

Nick Marchione is a bad man. Nick can swing hard or funk it out with the best of them. He’s made a name for himself on Broadway, in the studio, and on the stage with acts as diverse as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and his 4-year stint with the legendary Prince. Nick has killer chops, a huge sound, and an off-the-wall sense of humor. For he is the master of the CHA!  

Check out what Nick has to say about pronunciation problems, the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in a musical household, creating a sense of connection on the bandstand, the responsibilities of a lead trumpet player, playing trumpet with Prince, the key to becoming a versatile trumpeter player, high notes and articulation, learning to laugh at yourself, the importance of the hang, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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The official site of Nick Marchione: https://www.nickmarchionetrumpet.com/ 

Discover the art of the CHA: https://youtu.be/xPE6-jsSG4M 

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My guest for this episode is Chris Jaudes.  

Chris is a powerhouse. From bebop to broadway. From brass bands to big bands, Chris is one of New York's go-to guys. And when he’s not lighting up the stage or crushing it in the pit, Chris is helping to mold the next generation of trumpet players as part of the Jazz Faculty at the prestigious Julliard School of Music. And his love for the trumpet is only matched by his love for life.  

Check out what Chris has to say about pandemic practice, how not being a natural player has helped him, the importance of having a mentor, his goals for his trumpet students at Julliard, finding new sources of inspiration, the key to establishing your unique voice on the trumpet, the challenges of playing in a Broadway pit, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove