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As you can probably tell I’m a Clifford fanatic – long live Brownie in our hearts and souls! (Bubber Miley, Harry Edison), or were on famous recordings with a great sax players (Don Cherry, Nat Adderly)? Williams built his reputation on his skilful use of the plunger mute and creating a wild “jungle” trumpet sound on some of Ellington’s more exotic mood pieces. Able to synthesise a bravura trumpet technique with a gift for dazzling improv and an astute emotional acuity, Detroit-born Byrd was a leading light of the hard bop scene in the late 50s and early 60s before incurring the wrath of the jazz police by turning to fusion and funk in the 70s. A virtuoso of the trumpet and its close relative, the cornet, Tampa-born Adderley was a longtime stalwart of his elder brother Cannonball Adderley’s band between 1955 and ’75, and was instrumental in the birth of the gospel-blues-infused soul-jazz style (he wrote one of the genre’s key tunes, the immortal and much-covered ‘Work Song’). XIV, Also Sprach Zarathustra Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The cousin of Booker Little, Memphis-born Smith relocated to Michigan where he had opportunities to play with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Thad Jones before embarking on a solo career after a stint in the army. No one can touch him, he was in a class of his own. From New Orleans, Blanchard’s five Grammy Awards secure him his place among the world’s best jazz trumpeters, though he first came to prominence when he replaced Wynton Marsalis in Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1982, eventually becoming its musical director. As above, gotta add Ray Nance and Rex Stewart. Symphony No. Dizzy recognized Wallace’s talent. Though he didn’t live to see his 50th birthday, Dorham left behind a rich legacy of recorded solo work and a classic composition in the shape of ‘Blue Bossa’. Yes, I believe he was even better than Miles! Trumpet Concerto, Hob.VIIe:1 (Haydn, Joseph) Concerto for Piccolo Trumpet and Orchestra No.1 in Eb Major (Huffman, Jason Michael) Trumpet Concerto in E major, S.49 (Hummel, Johann Nepomuk) Trumpet or Cornet and Band or Wind Ensemble. He recorded many, perhaps hundreds of albums which sold very well, and he played a wide range of music. Sweets Edison, Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw – all met him and recognized him as superior…as was expected as he learned from them all. A fine overall list, with which I agree w few exceptions. I just fell in love with this instrument as soon as I started learning it, as it makes total sense of the … From Waco, Texas, Roy Hargrove showed early promise and scooped the first of two Grammys while still in his 20s. With the state of recorded music today we can only hope and pray that he’s documented the way his talent deserves. Duško Gojković rarely gets the recognition he deserves…I’d put him in above several of the players in the 40s here…. Agree with your listing for the most part – if you’ equate best to most influential on the instrument vs influential with the music then Miles placement makes sense. Hip-hop flavours and elements from drum’n’bass and African music also permeate Truffaz’s consistently interesting and fiercely contemporary work. And there are many more. Wallace also studied with Langston Fitzgerald – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s first black First Trumpet. 1 is Miles Davis ! Thanks for all Masekela. A gigantic, hugely influential figure in the history of jazz, popular music would not be the same without him. Unlike most of the other players in the orchestra, a percussionist will usually play many different instruments in one piece of music. He was an American trumpet player, actor, vocalist, and composer. An American in Paris Though he was born in Pennsylvania, Belgrave was a key player on the Detroit jazz scene in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Between 1944 and 1971, Anderson enjoyed three separate long stints with Ellington and became famed for his exceptional high-note trumpet work. Cat Anderson and Cootie Williams, but no Buck Clayton? Doc Sevrinson?? 2 (3 Excerpts) He played and wrote music in unusual time signatures, drew on Eastern music for inspiration and employed various electronic effects with an amplified horn. Away from Coleman’s band, Cherry recorded with Coltrane and also made many envelope-pushing LPs under his own name, and in later years embraced music from other cultures. Jan Parker – The Charlie Parker Family gifted him a horn. Don Juan Active in the first decade of the 20th Century, New Orleans-born Bolden – about whose life myths abound – was one of jazz’s early horn stars. Jon Faddis?? He got his big break playing in Herbie Hancock’s envelope-pushing Mwandishi band in the early 70s before going on to forge a successful solo career. Like Fats Navarro, Webster, from Cleveland, Ohio, died before his talent reached maturity and a wider audience. I thought that his name used to be ALEXIS BARROS. Much of the other trumpeters are Clifford disciples so agree on Lee, Freddie, Donald, and Blue. I’d replace Buddy and Thad with Kenny Dorham and Booker Little. If they had ears and really appreciated artists, he would’ve been appreciated. There will be a movement to make corrections. Like most top jazz lists, this heavily skews to the earlier artists, which is understandable. Time to celebrate the best of the best. And Bunny is not on your list? On the recording front, Hargrove has been quiet in recent years but he remains a formable player. His sound is breathy and mellow, and usually framed by ethereal electronics to create an aura of tranquil meditation. A versatile trumpeter who could play jazz, R&B and pop, Belgrave was also a noted and highly respected teacher. Don Quixote Mass in B Minor, Leonore Overture No. Yes, Miles was a genius BUT he cheated when he claimed to have written SOLAR. Though no recordings of him survive, some of his compositions do – and these, along with his oversized legend, are enough to place him high in this list of the 50 best jazz trumpeters of all time. One of the most Famous Trumpet Players: Past and Present was Louis Armstrong. How about Enrico Rava and Ibrahim Maloof? Bill Chase?? Come on……. Where’s Carmell Jones, Bill Hardman, Bobby Shew not to mention many others ? Many omit Wallace Roney because of an early statement from someone in the industry that they didn’t like him … because he was dark black. Is it because of their innovations, or because they were soloists in a great big band But it wasn’t until much later, during Cheatham’s twilight years in the 70s, that his career really blossomed and led to a string of albums under his own name, one of which won a Grammy in 1996. I would also give consideration to Alex Sipiagin, Greg Gisbert, Marcus Printup, Tim Hagans, Ingrid Jensen, and Terell Stafford. And why isn’t Kenny Wheeler? Tommy Turrentine -Stanley’s brother- is worth remembering. Just go listen to MacArthur park or some other great song of his. In the 40s, Spanier played with Sidney Bechet and Bob Crosby, while in the following decade he joined Earl Hines’ band. The use of muted trumpets in jazz is largely down to Oliver, whose early inspiration was Buddy Bolden. Would like to have seen Lester Bowie and Leo Smith. I’ve been trying to figure out how he was left off of the list and ALSO not mentioned in the many responses I’ve read until yours. He was born on August 4, 1901, and died on July 6, 1971. He cut his teeth in the bands of Lucky Millinder and Lionel Hampton before landing in the principal trumpet chair of Duke Ellington’s orchestra. A hard bop stylist with a limpid and soulful tone, he also enjoyed 19 successful years as a solo artist at a variety of labels, including Blue Note. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Influenced by Fats Navarro and Clifford Brown, Smith’s vibrant sound and ability to both swing and play ballads convincingly resulted in a contract with Blue Note in 1958. A sidekick of free jazz magus Ornette Coleman between 1958 and 1961, Oklahoma-born Cherry was a doyen of avant-garde jazz whose favourite horn was the more compact pocket trumpet. Christian Scott and Nicholas Payton got switched somehow. It is just the bland vanilla media who feel the need to denounce talent. Academic Festival Overture Symphony No. Britten. Wingy Manone, Louis Prima, Nat Gonella, OK maybe they weren’t the greatest but at least they played jazz not like many on the list. He was identified and scouted at the age of 4 as having perfect pitch by the great classical conductor and former Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra’s Conductor Leopold Stokowski. shis kebabs. Like the violin, the trumpet is the smallest member of its family and plays the highest pitches with its bright and vibrant sound. Christmas Oratorio The Falcon's Trumpet; Frank Ticheli. A superlative improviser with hard bop roots, he also ran a band parallel to his solo career, The RH Factor, which blended jazz with funk and neo-soul. Born Charles Williams in Mobile, Alabama, Cootie worked with stride pianist James P Johnson in the late 20s before joining Duke Ellington’s band (replacing Bubber Miley), where he stayed for 11 years. He was outstanding! Gottfried Reiche was the chief trumpeter for Johann S ebastian in Leipzig. Like Miles, Farmer – who often preferred the mellower flugelhorn – had a lyrical disposition and was adept at demonstrating emotional restraint, even though he could blow hard and fast, and swing when he needed to. A disciple of Roy Eldridge, South Carolina-born Dizzy was also a crucial figure in the birth of Latin jazz, and famed for his big band Afro-Cuban fusion sound. A prolific bandleader and sideman from East Orange, New Jersey, Douglas earned his spurs playing with hard bop legend Horace Silver but has never been afraid to explore new sonic ground. He also made recordings under his own name, which helped to cement his place in the jazz history books as one its first great improvisers. Symphony No. L. Anderson: A Trumpeter's Lullaby As the composer to the Boston Pops Orchestra led by Arthur Fiedler, Leroy Anderson composed many endearing easy-listening pieces. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Music for trumpet. Mitchell’s main claim to fame was playing with Horace Silver’s quintet between 1960 and ’69. Don Cherry as well – Ornette Coleman. The brother of both drummer Elvin Jones and pianist Hank Jones, this self-taught horn blower from Pontiac, Michigan, was a key figure in Count Basie’s band (as an arranger and soloist) during the late 50s and early 60s while enjoying a parallel solo career that saw him cement his status as one of the world’s best jazz trumpeters with recordings for the Blue Note and Prestige labels. Some people get mixed up with WOODY SHAW (trumpet) and ARTIE SHAW (clarinet and band leader). His sound, which he describes as “stretch music” (after his 2015 album of the same name), is an eclectic coalescence of elements from jazz, hip-hop, rock, electronica and ambient music. Its music was first … Miles should be one and dizzy two then louis. Heimdall's Trumpet; Philip Sawyers. Sitting at the top of this list of the 50 best jazz trumpeters of all time is one of New Orleans’ most famous sons. The trumpet repertoire consists of solo literature and orchestral or, more commonly, band parts written for the trumpet.Tracings its origins to 1500 BC, the trumpet is a musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. More recently, Roy Hargrove, Christian Scott and Ambrose Akinmusire have demonstrated that there’s no shortage of talented horn men waiting to break through into the spotlight. With his use of wide intervallic leaps, polytonal harmonic concepts and absorption of musical elements from other cultures, Shaw was nothing less than a trumpet phenom who more than earns his place among the 50 best jazz trumpeters of all time. Topping the list of Norway’s best jazz trumpeters, Henriksen has a sound all his own – one that equates more to a Japanese shakuhachi flute than a conventional trumpet. Exactly! Reiche was into trumpets as a kid and became more and more interested as he became an adult Reiche played Natural Music. The most common percussion instruments in the orchestra include the timpani, xylophone, cymbals, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, maracas, gongs, chimes, celesta, and piano. The trumpet makes a very loud, strong sound, which can be heard above the rest of the orchestra. The Bach Vivaldi. Copland. Now that I consider it more; between his playing and his influence on the music…I would put Tom Harrell in the top 25 easily. Bud Brisbois?? Though his recordings are few (and mostly as a sideman, with Jimmie Lunceford’s band, for example, and Sarah Vaughan), Webster sits among the world’s best jazz trumpeters because of the profound influence he had on other horn blowers – most notably, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. Famous Classical Trumpet Concertos. No Lester Bowie? I would have gone into a bit more detail on the importance of Miles and his depth and breadth and influence on all modern music, but like I said, we all…..etc. Outside of his brother’s band, Adderley cut a slew of solo albums, each one distinguished by his bluesy horn work. Somebody fell on their head!!! Not only one of the best jazz trumpeters of all time, Armstrong was one of the greatest musical improvisers ever and his innovations helped jazz to evolve into what it is today. Miami-born trumpeter Richard “Blue” Mitchell played with Earl Bostic while still in high school, then later, in 1958, got spotted by fellow Floridian Cannonball Adderley and joined the saxophonist at Riverside Records. The Sun Symphony Orchestra is extremely grateful for the huge support that the Sun Group has provided in helping us to launch an orchestra of international standard in Vietnam. Not to mention Bill Dixon, Lester Bowie, Wadada Leo Smith. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. https://perervice.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Life+on+Tour+(T.M.W.T.G.I.L)+PSP47.mp3, Life on Tour – Tell Me What That Gig is Like [PSP47], Episode 46 – The Cruise Ship Gig with That Viola Kid and Roland Gjernes [PSP46], Solve Bigger Problems (With Paul Nelson) [PSP 45], What’s in Your Talent Stack Big Mac? However, because works written for the trumpet make particularly good use of the features of the instrument, they have a charm unmatched by arranged works. In addition, I would add Chris Botti – highly underrated. Sandoval was also a member of the Grammy-winning Cuban group Irakere in the 70s and 80s. Bobby Hackett, Charlie Shavers (one of the greatest and most loved trumpeters of the swing era, and beyond), Ruby Braff, Tom Harell (helloooo??? A versatile musician, Blanchard has embraced funk- and electronica-inflected music in recent years but without sacrificing the deep jazz core that’s the foundation of his being. I’m glad to see more recent players like Terence Blanchard and Dave Douglas mentioned, true modern masters, but leaving off the great Tom Harrell and especially the giant, Kenny Wheeler, is unfortunate. Chet was West Coast Cool. James “Bubber” Miley was an extraordinarily gifted trumpeter from South Carolina whose ingenious use of a mute (with which he could produce a crying, wah-wah effect) helped define the sound and style of The Duke Ellington Orchestra in the 20s. love them all, but why not include Al Hirt, Bill Chase, or Chiz Ryder? 2 Discover the best jazz singers and best jazz saxophonists of all time. Harry Jame is tops for pure listening pleasure, and rightly called ‘The man with the golden trumpet’. Similar, but not the same instrument. 5, Pictures at an Exhibition, Promenade & Samuel Goldenburg excerpts, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var. He played with Charlie Parker–should be in the top ten. An exponent of hard bop, Morgan scored a hit with ‘The Sidewinder’ in 1964 but moved to more exploratory jazz in the latter stage of his short career. This flamboyant and charismatic Indianapolis trumpeter laid the foundations of his career playing with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in the early 60s before embarking on a hugely successful solo career. Boasting a bright tone and dazzling technique, this Philly-born horn sensation was still a teenager when he played on Coltrane’s 1957 classic Blue Train LP.