Episode 130: Hanging With Barry Danielian
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
10M ago
My guest for this episode is Barry Danielian. Barry is deep. A skilled performer, producer, and arranger, Barry has toured and recorded with some of the top names in the music industry. His tenures with both Blood, Sweat, and Tears and Tower of Power put him in elite status among trumpet players, and his decade-long position with Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band has brought his trumpet playing front and center to sold-out arenas around the world. Plus, his lifelong pursuit of the martial arts has given him deep insights to complement his kick-ass skills on and off the horn. Check out wh ..read more
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Episode 129: Hanging With Tony Guerruro
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
11M ago
My guest for this episode is Tony Guerrero. Tony is a man of many talents. Landing his first record deal in the 1980’s, Tony was at the forefront of what would eventually become the smooth jazz scene. Since then, Tony has also created a reputation for being a top-notch arranger, composer, and producer. But his talents don’t stop at music. Tony is also a gifted artist, author, speaker, and the founder of a non-profit dedicated to battling human trafficking. And in his spare time, he still plays some mean trumpet. Check out what Tony has to say about the early days of smooth jazz, the importance ..read more
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Episode 127: Hanging With J.C. Dobrzelewski
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by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is J.C. Dobrzelewski. J.C. is a man of action. As a soloist and a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Tromba Mundi trumpet ensemble, J.C. regularly showcases his amazing skills as a classical trumpet player. J.C.  flexes his teaching chops as the trumpet professor at the West Chester University School of Music. And as the Conference Director for the International Trumpet Guild, J.C. uses his organizational skills as a force for good for the trumpet world. Check out what J.C. has to say about teaching at Westchester University, his inspiration to become a teac ..read more
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Episode 126: Hanging With Gerard Presencer
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is Gerard Presencer. Gerard speaks from experience. Gerard has been on the music scene since the ripe old age of 11 years old when he became the youngest trumpeter of England’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He rapidly became a sought-after session player, head of the jazz department of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music and head of the brass department at the Jazz Institute of Berlin. But Gerard has recently felt the need to shift from stage and studio to a simpler and purer pursuit of his love for music. Check out what Gerard has to say about his early experie ..read more
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Episode 125: Hanging With Bobby Medina
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is Bobby Medina. Bobby has been around the block. Originally from Los Angeles, Bobby toured the world, playing with many of the top names in the music industry, before settling down in Seattle. Bobby has built a successful career as a player, composer, and booking agent, and most recently, Bobby has teamed with Paul Baron to put his experience and musical passion to work helping players, young and old, reach a higher level. Check out what Bobby has to say about starting his Facebook group, the need to make adjustments as we get older, figuring things out, studying wit ..read more
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Episode 124: Hanging With Chris Tedesco
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is Chris Tedesco. Chris is a busy guy. Chris is one of Los Angeles' top-call session players. His trumpet has been heard on hundreds of movie soundtracks, television shows, video games, and records since 1987. Chris is also a busy music contractor whose goal is to help his fellow musicians stay busy and keep the LA recording scene thriving. Plus, he’s always down for a good hang. Check out what Chris has to say about getting started as a professional musician, lessons from the road, heading back home, advice to young players, music and the power of connection, mutua ..read more
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Episode 123: Hanging With Andy Kozar
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is Andy Kozar. Andy is a groundbreaker. Andy started his career with dreams of becoming an orchestral player, but while studying at the Eastman School of Music, Andy was bitten by the new music bug. Since then, Andy has become a prominent voice in both the performance and composition of contemporary music. As a faculty member at the Longy School of Music, Andy is opening the ears and minds of a new generation of musicians, and his new book Response is his contribution to making trumpet playing a little bit easier for us all. Check out what Andy has to say about growin ..read more
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Episode 122: Hanging With William Leathers
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is William Leathers. William is a trendsetter. A recent graduate of the famed Julliard School of music, William is already setting the trumpet world on fire. As the newly appointed principal trumpet for both the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, William brings a combination of old-world style and modern-day swagger to the classical music scene. Check out what William has to say about being unique, pulling together varied musical influences, the blessing and curse of having perfect pitch, how his perfect pitch manifests itself, developing skills, str ..read more
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Episode 121: Hanging With Charlie Bertinin
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is Charlie Bertini. Charlie is a man of many talents. Charlie started his professional playing career while still in the ninth grade when he formed his own dance band in upstate New York. Charlie went on to build his impressive chops playing trumpet for the Clyde Beaty-Cole Brothers circus. Charlie is top caliber performer, a passionate educator, a record producer, a concert promoter, and the founder of the AppleJazz record label. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Check out what Charlie has to say about Tyler Jaeger, what young players need, taking advantage of o ..read more
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Episode 120: Hanging With Rich Wetzel
The Trumpet Gurus Hang
by Jose Johnson
1y ago
My guest for this episode is Rich Wetzel. Rich is all about the work. Whether it’s in the practice room or in the gym, Rich understands the importance of having a strategic approach if you want to achieve dramatic improvements. Rich has proven himself as a powerful lead trumpet player, a successful salesman, and, most recently, as an award-winning bodybuilder. Rich is a living testament that you are never too old to recreate your mind, your body, and your life. Check out what Rich has to say about practice room chops, having a consistent approach, the importance of recovery, mixing things up ..read more
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