Mike Vax
4 outstanding trumpets plus a dynamite rhythm section recreate famous trumpet solos in ensemble style. A new dimension is added to each of these solos as it allows the listener to hear not only the meldoy of the original solo, but also the juxtaposition to the entire chordal structure of the piece. Absolutely a must hear for all serioues jazz trumpeters and their teachers. Very enjoyable and educational! FIRST RATE!
University of Texas at Austin Trombone Choir
18 great holiday favorites presented in new and unique arrangement by Gary Slechta. The perfect under the tree gift for all your trombonist friends!
The Canadian Brass
The top brass quintet in the world recruits their own kids to help create a unique Christmas pageant. Together they weave a tapestry of visual elements through 15 segments, each built around a particular Christmas carol. What results is a spontaneous "free for all" where the kids run the show and where the Canadian Brass playfully indulge in their own experiment. Wonderful music, wonderful video!
Mike Vax & Clark Terry
Mike Vax and Clark Terry are joined by John Allred(Trombone), Reggie Thomas(Piano), Rufus Reid(Bass), and Sylvia Cuenca(Drums) in a joyful romp through ten great jazz standards. A wonderful group playing wonderful tunes provides a CD that should be heard by all serious jazz trumpet players and teachers! Outstanding in every respect!
The National Slide Quartet
An Incredible trombone quartet composed of Bruce Otto, Alex Lies, Dav Ryan and Mike Suter delivers a wionerful set of interesting and enjoyable charts. A great Cd for all trombone players, teachers and students! A Classic!
Fred Mills & The Pentabrass Quintet
"Fred Mills(former Canadian Brass trumpeter) and Pentabrass Have Created a must-have recording. Buy It!!" say Joe Alessi, solo trombonist with the New York Philharmonic. We wholeheartedly agree and think that all brass music enthusiasts need to hear this unique CD. Very Highly Recommended!
N.Y. Trumpet Ensemble and N.Y. Chamber Symphony
Record of the Year - Stereo Review. Features Gerard Schwarz, conductor and trumpet soloist in a outstanding collection of baroque classics. Various size trumpet ensembles accompanied by a wonderful chamber orchestra. "an audiophile's dream come true" - New York Times. A "must-have" for all serious trumpet students and teachers.
Boston Brass
The sensational Boston Brass have outdone themselves with this Christmas CD which also features the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble. So why not put another log on the fire, lean back and enjoy an incredible Christmas journey with The Boston Brass.
The Monarch Tuba-Euphonium Quartet
Unique and enjoyable CD featuring a quartet of two tubas and two euphoniums. Wonderful performances of 20 light classics by world class players Roger Behrend, David Miles, Marty Erickson and Keith Mehlan. Absolute required listening for all low brass players! One of the most enjoyable CD's we've heard in a long time!
The Ancora Brass Quintet
21 delightful "encore" tunes all performed with gusto by an outstanding brass quintet. Light, energetic music that is perfect listening and an excellent way to start off your day! Completely entertaining!