Tom Harrell definitely belongs on this list. XIV, Also Sprach Zarathustra 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. In the 19th century, good valves made it easier to play notes on the trumpet. Bobby Hackett was another find musician who played both the trumpet and the cornet, as well as sometimes the guitar. Affectionately dubbed “Brownie” by his friends, Pennsylvania’s Clifford Brown was tragically cut down in his prime at the age of 25 (he perished in a car accident) but made such a profound impact with his music during his short life that his influence can still be felt and heard today. Are you serious? Bruckner. Absolutely no disrespect to Hugh Masekela, he definitely had a unique style but how could he be included in the top 50 jazz trumpet players and not John Faddis or for that matter Chuck Mangione. The way he structured his solos stemmed from the influence of Louis Armstrong, but in terms of sound and style, Eldridge found his own distinctive voice and developed a complex melodic, harmonic and rhythmic language that anticipated bebop (Dizzy Gillespie was a huge Eldridge fan). In the 40s, Spanier played with Sidney Bechet and Bob Crosby, while in the following decade he joined Earl Hines’ band. From Louisville, Kentucky, Robert “Jonah” Jones first earned a living playing trumpet on Mississippi riverboats before his recruitment into the big swing-era bands of Benny Carter, Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway. Swapping gloves for glissandi and punches for prestos, players from around the globe square up for the hotly contested spot of World’s Best Symphony Orchestra 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. The best Basie trumpeter of all time, who was also a spur and inspiration for Lester Young, is not in the top 50? ), Snooky Young (surely this list should also include lead players), Ambrose Akinmusire (I mean, have you even heard him?). In Armstrong’s wake came trumpeters such as Doc Cheatham, Muggsy Spanier and Bix Beiderbecke – all contenders for the best jazz trumpeter crown. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Partial to a horn of plenty? There is always going to be someone left out but I would suggest that Enrico Rava is a more significant musician than at least half the people on this list. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Still, trumpet is a difficult instrument to master. I thought that when I heard one of his hits (SO MANY PEOPLE), he played higher notes than Maynard. John Hagstrom has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's trumpet section since 1996, when he won the audition for fourth trumpet. 2. to replace Clifford Brown in the Brown/Roach Quartet. He was born on August 4, 1901, and died on July 6, 1971. Despite tough times and a brilliant early career, he still sounded great late in his career. In addition, I would add Chris Botti – highly underrated. Symphony No. He only gave one name … Bunny Berigan. As above, gotta add Ray Nance and Rex Stewart. 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. The trumpeter of freedom, Hugh Masekela (1939 – 2018) dies. A steady stream of trumpet players emerged in the 60s, including innovators such as free jazz maven Don Cherry and micro-tone experimentalist Don Ellis. Look at his legacy. Adolphus “Doc” Cheatham came from Nashville and started out playing saxophone professionally (he played with singer Ma Rainey in the 20s) before switching to trumpet and landing a long stint in Cab Calloway’s band in the 30s. An Outdoor Overture. Armstrong wasn’t the first notable jazz trumpeter in history – he was superseded by Buddy Bolden, Bunk Johnson and cornet player King Oliver – but he was more significant, combining virtuosity with popular appeal and, with his Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings in the late 20s, lit the touchpaper to what became known as the Jazz Age. He was an American trumpet player, actor, vocalist, and composer. 1.satchmo 2.clifford brown 3.fats Navarro 4.dizzy 5.lee morgan 6.miles davis 7.freddie hubbard 8.donald byrd 9.blue mitchell 10.buddy bolden 11.thad jones.. lee morgan(uncle) is my favorite and the best to me but as great as he is, you can not be greater than the foundation. that belies all that stuff about his trpt playing skills. The trumpet makes a very loud, strong sound, which can be heard above the rest of the orchestra. Come on……. Morgan’s solo career had, in fact, began a year earlier at Blue Note and continued while the young trumpet prodigy was a member of The Jazz Messengers between 1958 and ’61. Maynard was easily the best ever. 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. Reiche was into trumpets as a kid and became more and more interested as he became an adult Reiche played Natural Music. A master of the muted trumpet, Spanier played in a vibrant manner that always seemed to exude joie de vivre. 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. Stanko’s signature sound is unique, combining a gorgeous, aching lyricism, à la Miles Davis, with an exploratory, probing, free jazz approach. Two of the best from Europe, Eric Vloeimans and Paolo Fresu should get some recognition! But think Louis Armstrong is the king of the trumpeter of all time. No Buck Clayton? Menu. Bill Chase?? This Polish trumpeter first became acquainted with jazz via US radio broadcasts in the years immediately following World War II. After that, he relocated to the US West Coast and, as well as making a raft of albums under his own name, he became a first-call studio musician easily earning his place alongside the best jazz trumpeters of all time. By the early 60s, influenced by Ornette Coleman, Stanko became one of Europe’s leading exponents of free jazz. Number 2 would be appropriate. 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’). ! Is it because of their innovations, or because they were soloists in a great big band Though his mainstream fame rests with the soundtrack music he composed for the gritty 1971 urban crime thriller The French Connection, LA-born Ellis was a jazz innovator who, as well as being an accomplished soloist, composer and arranger, was a keen experimenter. A versatile trumpeter who could play jazz, R&B and pop, Belgrave was also a noted and highly respected teacher. With his flowing, bop-inflected melodic lines underpinned by sizzling Latin rhythms, he’s one of the most technically accomplished trumpeters of his generation. 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? Why do we have to have the same post claiming to be from different late musicians clogging up our feed? Reece also worked with Hank Mobley and Dexter Gordon, though he remains a cult figure. Jon Faddis?? Britten. Famous jazz trumpeters include Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Clark Terry, Harry James, Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval, Maynard Ferguson, Miles Davis, Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Wynton Marsalis and many … Like Louis Armstrong, Page’s talent wasn’t limited to playing the trumpet, as he also proved a capable, blues-style singer. Heimdall's Trumpet; Philip Sawyers. The trumpet has crossed into every corner of music, from classical to jazz to rock to blues. I’d replace Buddy and Thad with Kenny Dorham and Booker Little. With his purity of tone, relaxed approach and gift for melodic embellishment, this self-taught cornet player from Iowa first recorded with the Wolverine Orchestra in the early 20s before making an indelible mark in the large ensembles of Jean Goldkette, Frank Trumbauer and Paul Whiteman in the latter part of the same decade. Shorty Rogers? 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’. Exactly! You got the date of death wrong for Dizzy. Don Cherry as well – Ornette Coleman. A leading figure in contemporary Latin jazz, this Cuban-born musician fell under the spell of bebop as a juvenile and eventually got to record with his musical hero, Dizzy Gillespie, who became his mentor. [citation needed] About her natural trumpet playing, Balsom said in 2014, "I have been playing since I was in the 3rd year at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama – so since I was 21. He played with Charlie Parker–should be in the top ten. Most of these guys I’ve mentioned are much better than Marsalis. The Falcon's Trumpet; Frank Ticheli. I saw Al Hirt and his fabulous band in New Orleans almost 4 decades ago. And the world was much better because of it! The point is, all these players deserve to be up there but don’t consider lists like these complete- they are from it! George Vosburgh, celebrated soloist and lecturer is internationally acclaimed for his virtuosity on the trumpet in recordings, concerts and recitals, as well as many guest … If your range stretches from Bobby Hackett and Charlie Shavers to Ambrose Akinmusire, you’ve obviously got some huge ears. Famous Classical Trumpet Concertos Hakan Hardenberger (Artist), Albinoni (Composer), Haydn (Composer), Hummel (Composer), Mozart (Composer), Stamitz (Composer), Neville Marriner (Conductor), I Musici (Orchestra), Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Orchestra), London Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) & 7 more Format: Audio CD Classical music is written for solo trumpet, and trumpets are included in orchestras. 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. An acolyte of Miles Davis, Henderson – who has a burnished tone and likes to use space – initially played fusion before reverting to a more straight-ahead mode of jazz in his later years. Though not as technically accomplished as Gillespie, Miles had a lyrical tone and knew how to use space, light and shade. And why isn’t Kenny Wheeler? 5 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. 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. 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. Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche. Unlike most of the other players in the orchestra, a percussionist will usually play many different instruments in one piece of music. A fine overall list, with which I agree w few exceptions. 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. Thank you!! That’s because in jazz, all roads lead back to one man – Louis Armstrong. When South Africa’s apartheid regime outlawed jazz, Masekela fled to Europe, and then the US, where he forged a stellar solo career fusing jazz with South African township rhythms. Sandoval was also a member of the Grammy-winning Cuban group Irakere in the 70s and 80s. 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. I thought that his name used to be ALEXIS BARROS. Payton’s recording career as a solo artist began in 1994 and, to date, he’s shown himself to be a versatile, eclectic trumpeter who in recent years has married jazz with electronics, looped beats, and neo-soul. Adept at playing muted trumpet as well as an open horn, Sweets showed an acute sensitivity when playing ballads but could swing hard on uptempo material. Below are sound bites from famous trumpet players from all a range of music categories. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Symphony No. Much of the other trumpeters are Clifford disciples so agree on Lee, Freddie, Donald, and Blue. Today's modern trumpet is a slender brass pipe with three attached valves, which is curved and bent into long loops. His musical calling card is producing a stream of rapidly-blown notes and eerie note bends. How about Enrico Rava and Ibrahim Maloof? 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. Not to mention Bill Dixon, Lester Bowie, Wadada Leo Smith. The London Symphony Orchestra performs over 120 concerts a year at the Barbican Centre in London and on tour around the world. Don’t get this one. I love Cat Anderson and can tolerate Maynard Ferguson but it’s hard to rate a list that includes them to the omission of any of the above. Debussy. If you stretched out the trumpet … Symphony No. A key figure in the birth of hard bop, Brown’s warm trumpet sound blended sensitivity with a virtuosic athleticism. The best jazz trumpeters in history have been at the centre of almost every major revolution in jazz. A rising star of bebop who played with that movement’s chief movers and shakers (including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell and Kenny Clarke), Navarro’s virtuosic style had an indelible impact on Clifford Brown’s style. 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. The omission of Ray Nance is just plain wrong. Bizet. Christian Scott and Nicholas Payton got switched somehow. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "This is a baroque concerto that's not originally for trumpet, it's for harpsichord or … A year later, he won the second trumpet position, carrying on the tradition of brass section teamwork for which the CSO is famous. Dizzy was highly over-rated. This Memphis musician’s death, at the tender age of 23, robbed the world of a sensational player who seemed destined for greatness as one of the best jazz trumpeters the world has ever seen. It is true that it can be extremely loud and that before the days of telecommunications it was one of the best ways to transmit messages across a battlefield, but in the hands of a skilled orchestral player the trumpet is much more flexible than you might imagine. Author of the early classic jazz tunes ‘Dippermouth Blues’ and ‘Doctor Jazz’, Joseph “King” Oliver was a principal architect of the New Orleans sound and mentored a young Louis Armstrong, who appeared with him on sides such as ‘Canal Street Blues’ – reason alone for Oliver’s status as one of the best jazz trumpeters in history. Does anyone out there agree? Remember Red Rodney? the joke about maynard ferguson playing notes so high only dogs could hear- Or is it more about mastery of the instrument and language of jazz? 2 Duško Gojković rarely gets the recognition he deserves…I’d put him in above several of the players in the 40s here…. Beginning on the valve trombone, Terry, from St Louis, Missouri, switched to the trumpet and first made his name in the orchestras of jazz aristocrats Duke Ellington and Count Basie during the 40s and 50s. Though he would go on to influence the development of jazz music into the 70s, Davis would have earned his place among the world’s best jazz trumpeters for his work in the 50s alone, and had a profound influence on jazz musicians everywhere. Mass in B Minor, Leonore Overture No. Brandenburg Concerto No. It was entitled SONNY. The bop era produced a welter of other fine trumpeters, but one in particular stood out from the crowd: Miles Davis. He started out in 1959 as a member of The Jazz Epistles, the first African jazz combo to record an LP. uDiscover Music brings you the Top 50. I have this nearly twenty times! Bernie’s tune was such a jazz standard in 1953. 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. Not content with being one of the best jazz trumpeters in history, Henderson is also qualified – and practiced as – a medical doctor. Yes. Yes, Miles was a genius BUT he cheated when he claimed to have written SOLAR. Required fields are marked *. Al “He’s the King” Hirt. i’d like to add that as a group Jazz musicians play notes that haven’t been invented yet! 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. I. Beethoven. In recent years, Marsalis’ music has become more exploratory, and he remains one of the best jazz trumpeters of his generation. Carmen, Prelude. 2 Leonore Overture No. Canadian Kenny Wheeler was a virtuoso as was Scotlands Jimmy deuchar , England’s Henry Lowther & Italian Enrico Rava…to mention but a few !!! We all have our personal favourites but that shouldn’t be confused with “best. I didn’t even think of Harrell….that’s a pretty glaring omission…. Miles recognized Wallace’s talent. There will be a movement to make corrections. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It’s a classical title showdown! Chicago’s Francis “Mugsy” Spanier was a cornet player who fell under the spell of King Oliver and Louis Armstrong and launched his career in the 20s; in the late 30s, after switching to the trumpet, he spearheaded a Dixieland jazz revival. The use of muted trumpets in jazz is largely down to Oliver, whose early inspiration was Buddy Bolden. Bernie’s tune – Gerry Mulligan. 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. Where’s Carmell Jones, Bill Hardman, Bobby Shew not to mention many others ? 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Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra - composed for Armando Ghitalla; Henri Tomasi. Dvořák. Leopold is the one to push the family to put Wallace in the Youth Orchestra – featured trumpeter. Gershwin. Academic Festival Overture Symphony No. The Bach Vivaldi. And you are missing out on so many integral trumpeters by just limiting yourself to just these 50, use it as a jumping off point and that’s it!! Technically accomplished, Dorham’s fearless experimentation (he dabbled with Afro-Cuban music and Brazilian bossa nova grooves) more than earns him his place among the world’s best jazz trumpeters. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Four Sea Interludes. Famous Trumpet Players Today-A List Of The Most Well-Known Trumpeters Today and of All Time. Preferring to play the trumpet’s close cousin, the compact-shaped, smaller cornet, Bolden was instrumental in shaping the sound of early Big Easy-style jazz, introducing a syncopated drum beat (dubbed the “Big Four”) that was more conducive for group improvisation than a straight marching-band rhythm. Like the violin, the trumpet is the smallest member of its family and plays the highest pitches with its bright and vibrant sound. One of only a few non-Americans to record for Blue Note in the 50s, Jamaican-born Alphonso “Dizzy” Reece was a professional musician by the time he was 16 but his career rapidly took off after a move to Europe, where he truly entered the ranks of the best jazz trumpeters in history. Tage Larsen. Similar, but not the same instrument. If they had ears and really appreciated artists, he would’ve been appreciated. Jon Faddis?? Like most top jazz lists, this heavily skews to the earlier artists, which is understandable. I read somewhere that Conte Candoli was approached (by Roach via a Harold Land recommendation?) Famous classical trumpet concertos with Hakan Hardenberger, trumpet; I Musici Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Elgar Howarth and Simon Preston. Hip-hop flavours and elements from drum’n’bass and African music also permeate Truffaz’s consistently interesting and fiercely contemporary work. 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. You omitted Buck Clayton, Bunny Berigan, Sy Oliver, Charlie Shavers and Henry Red Allen. A few cats are news to me. 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. FALTAN DEMASIADOS MÚSICOS, CADA UNO TENEMOS NUESTRA LIASTA. He recorded many, perhaps hundreds of albums which sold very well, and he played a wide range of music.

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