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| Episode #144 Pete Rodriguez | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:45:16 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, vocalist, composer and percussionist Pete Rodriguez, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
About Pete Rodriguez: Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Pete Rodríguez carries the bloodline of Nuyorican salsa as he takes his unique brand of jazz to exciting new places. Son of salsa singer Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez and godson of Fania Records bandleader Johnny Pacheco, Rodríguez cut his teeth playing with some of the greatest names in Latin music. By age 19, he was musical director of his father's band. As a vocalist, he sang on Tito Puente's Grammy-award winning Mambo Birdland. As an instrumentalist, he's appeared with legends including Celia Cruz, Chico O'Farrill, Bebo Valdez and Eddie Palmieri, including performing on the Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project's Grammy-winning release, Simpatico. As a bandleader, Rodriguez draws on his diverse upbringing—including living through the birth of Hip Hop in the Bronx and becoming an accomplished classical trumpeter during his adolescence in Puerto Rico—to create his own brand of jazz that defies categorization. The result is music that has been praised as "not only instrumentally ferocious, but texturally rich and at times profoundly intimate," with compositions "rich in musical depth, tone and beauty, as well as rhythm and melody… giving his music an appeal beyond genres." (Downbeat). His music demonstrates his aptitude for hard-driving, modern post-bop jazz, as much as melodic Latin variants and R&B-tinged grooves. Rodriguez has released a series of acclaimed albums as a leader, including Mind Trip, The Alchemist, Caminando con Papi (Destiny Records), El Conde Negro (Destiny Records), Obstacles (Sunnyside Records), and his most recent, I'm Pete Rodríguez, Vol. 1 (Sunnyside Records), named one of the Best of 2024 by the New York City Jazz Record. His forthcoming I'm Pete Rodríguez, Vol. 2 continues his exploration of identity, resilience, and innovation. "As a bandleader he's working on a clean, complex and flexible model of modern Latin jazz … his compositions change shape and character, according to the free flow of the arrangements, among art song and swing and clave. Draped over all of it is Mr. Rodriguez's powerful playing, soft-toned but battling." – The New York Times
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| Episode #143 Dave Adewumi | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:27:43 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer and recording artist Dave Adewumi, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
About Dave Adewumi: Dave Adewumi is a trumpet player and composer recognized as one of the leading new voices in jazz. A graduate of the New England Conservatory and The Juilliard School, he went on to win 1st place at the 2019 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Competition, the 2024 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award and Gregory Morris Composing Fellowship, and in 2025 received the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship. Adewumi has been voted a "Rising Star" in the DownBeat Critics Poll and has performed on some of the world's most celebrated stages, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His collaborations span a wide spectrum of artists, from Harry Connick Jr., Raye and Busta Rhymes, to Mary Halvorson, Jason Moran, Ingrid Laubrock and Dave Douglas.
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| Episode #134 Eric Baker | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:07:00 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer, teacher and internet sensation Eric Baker, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
About Eric Baker: Eric Baker grew up in Ft. Worth, TX, and began playing the trumpet at age 11. He received his B.M. in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington and earned his master's degree in Trumpet Performance from Arizona State University. Mr. Baker moved to Odessa, TX in 2006 to begin his tenure as Co-Principal trumpet with the West Texas Symphony. He has also performed with the Big Spring Symphony, San Angelo Symphony, Abilene Philharmonic, the Legend Brass Quintet, the West Texas Trumpet Workshop, and the Salt River Brass Band. Eric performs regularly with the Lone Star Brass Quintet, Current Nine, The Pinstripes Jazz Quartet, and Emily & the Rhumba Kings. He performed with the touring production of the hit Broadway musical Chicago and has performed on stage with The Temptations, The Four Tops, Mannheim Steamroller, and Marie Osmond. He freelances all over West Texas and is a highly sought-after performer and private teacher. He is a founding member of the "Lone Star State" chapter of the International Trumpet Guild. Eric's wife, Emily, is the director of the Voices of the Permian Basin. They have three daughters, Piper, Keller, and Harper. Podcast listeners! Enter code "podcast" at checkout for 15% off any of our Gard bags! Visit trumpetmouthpiece.com for more info. Episode Links:
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| Episode #44 - Rashawn Ross | 22 Nov 2016 | 01:17:21 | |
Rashawn Ross, trumpet with The Dave Matthews Band, is our special guest this episode. Rashawn shares is experience growing up on the small Caribbean island of St. Thomas, then expanding his travels to now include world tours with Dave Matthews. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/44. | |||
| Episode #43 - Jeff Purtle | 17 Oct 2016 | 01:05:18 | |
This episodes features trumpeter Jeff Purtle, who is the author of Hit it Hard & Wish it Well and is best known for being a protégé of and authority on Claude Gordon. He has also written for The Brass Herald magazine, the ITG, and has been cited in various doctoral thesis. Jeff's students are from all walks of life and consist of professional musicians, amateurs, college students and younger, all sharing the common goal of getting the most from their practice. In 2004 Jeff became a pioneer in teaching online. Jeff's private studio reaches students from six continents weekly. Jeff was adjunct professor at Clemson University for five years and is currently at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. Learn more about Jeff at www.purtle.com. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/43. | |||
| Episode #42 - Gianni Marinucci | 07 Sep 2016 | 01:04:55 | |
Jazz trumpet artist Gianni Marinucci is our special guest on this episode. Gianni has four albums out as leader and is featured on many others. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he has toured many parts of the world including Hong Kong, Thailand, Europe, and most recently, the U.S. where he was a featured performer at the annual International Trumpet Guild Conference. Gianni is a Temby trumpet artist. For more information, visit the show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/42. | |||
| Episode #41 - Frank van der Poel | 22 Aug 2016 | 01:00:30 | |
Frank van der Poel, former solo trumpeter of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy for 31 years and author of the trumpet method book "Less is More", is our special guest on this episode. Frank discusses his long career as a professional trumpet player working in all genres of music as well as his cathartic embouchure collapse that almost ended his career. Learn more about Frank at https://www.frankvanderpoelmusic.nl/. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com | |||
| Episode #40 - Michael Sachs | 22 Jul 2016 | 01:32:36 | |
Michael Sachs, principal trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra, is our special guest this episode. Michael discusses his prolific career as a soloist, orchestral trumpeter, and educator. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/40. | |||
| Episode #39 - Arturo Sandoval | 24 Jun 2016 | 00:38:19 | |
Arturo Sandoval is our special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Sandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, Grammy's, and the Billboard Awards. Learn more about Arturo Sandoval at www.arturosandoval.com and ASI at www.arturosandovalinstitute.org. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/39. | |||
| Episode #38 - Howie Shear | 20 May 2016 | 01:12:33 | |
Trumpet player Howie Shear is our special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Howie talks about his diverse career, from playing lead trumpet with Woody Herman's Big Band to his solo jazz work, to arranging and composing. Howie also discusses his two jazz improvisation books - Bebop Vocabulary and Jazz Improvisation - Simplified. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/38 | |||
| Episode #37 - Christopher Still | 13 Apr 2016 | 01:28:22 | |
Christopher Still, second trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is the featured guest on this episode. Chris joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2007. Before coming to California, Chris performed as Principal Trumpet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Chris has also held the positions of Associate Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Symphony and Principal Trumpet of the Charleston Symphony. Additionally, he has served as Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Festival Orchestra in Chicago's Millenium Park. He has performed with the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Portland Symphony, Boston Philharmonic, Vermont Symphony, and the Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia in La Coruna, Spain. Chris has appeared as a soloist with the Colorado and the Littleton Symphonies. He can be heard on recordings with the Grant Park, Dallas, and Albany Symphony orchestras. Chris is a dedicated educator and an active clinician.
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| Episode #36 - Jon Lewis | 14 Mar 2016 | 01:52:52 | |
Studio trumpeter Jon Lewis is our special guest on this episode. Jon can be heard on over 800 feature film scores, as well as many television soundtracks. Jon plays principal trumpet with the Santa Barbara Symphony and performs with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Show notes for this episode can be found at bobreeves.com/36. | |||
| Episode #35 - Edward Carroll | 11 Feb 2016 | 01:31:24 | |
Edward Carroll (www.edwardcarrollmusic.com), internationally acclaimed soloist, principal trumpet, and educator, is the special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Ed discusses his early career performing as principal trumpet in the Rotterdam Philharmonic, and later associate principal trumpet in the Houston Symphony, as well as his prolific solo career performing around the world and recording albums on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels. Now, Ed devotes his time to education as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College, and is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/35. | |||
| Episode #133 AdamFest: Celebrating the Legacy of William Adam | 21 May 2025 | 01:13:15 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring a live panel discussion on the legacy of William Adam and AdamFest, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
About the William Adam Trumpet Festival (AdamFest): The 11th Annual William Adam International Trumpet Festival will take place June 19–22, 2025, at Austin Peay State University, hosted by Dr. Rob Waugh. This year's festival brings together a distinguished roster of William Adam's former students—many of whom are among today's leading trumpet artists—for four days of inspiration, performance, and pedagogy. In the spirit of Mr. Adam's legacy, the festival offers a rich mix of masterclasses, performances, complimentary private and group lessons, and targeted seminars on topics such as jazz improvisation, orchestral playing, trumpet fundamentals, and effective teaching. Special programming is available for younger students and their educators. William Adam taught trumpet at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music from 1946 to 1988 and continued teaching privately until his passing in 2013. Widely regarded as one of the most influential trumpet pedagogues of the 20th century, his teaching emphasized sound, simplicity, and personal connection. The annual festival ensures his philosophy continues to inspire new generations of trumpet players. About Our Panelists: Bobby Burns Jr. is a longtime member of Earth, Wind & Fire and a veteran of the Los Angeles music scene. After studying with the legendary Bill Adam at Indiana University—where he overcame early challenges to earn a degree in trumpet performance—Bobby moved to L.A., balancing day jobs with gigs until establishing a full-time music career. His versatile résumé spans symphonic, studio, and touring work, with credits including The Temptations, Tony Bennett, Dr. Dre, and Broadway productions like Evita and A Chorus Line. Since joining Earth, Wind & Fire in 2004, he has performed on major stages around the world, from the White House to the Grammys. Bobby is also an active educator, passionate about mentoring the next generation of musicians. Charley Davis is a versatile trumpeter, respected educator, and innovative designer with a career spanning over three decades. A fixture in the Los Angeles studio scene, Charley has performed with legends like Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Buddy Rich, and Placido Domingo, and his credits range from motion pictures and Broadway shows to big bands and Las Vegas stages. He currently teaches at Cal State Long Beach, Citrus College, and the Henry Mancini Institute, where he's known for his deep diagnostic insight and mentorship. Charley is also the founder of Charles Davis Music Products, producing a signature line of trumpets and mutes that reflect his commitment to excellence in both sound and craftsmanship. Robert Slack is a seasoned trumpeter, educator, and recording artist with a master's degree in trumpet performance from Indiana University, where he studied under the legendary William Adam. His diverse career has included everything from orchestras and brass ensembles to touring with Buddy Rich and Paul Anka, and performing in Las Vegas showrooms with stars like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Now based in Los Angeles, Robert has built an extensive studio career with credits spanning film, television, and commercial work. He currently serves as trumpet professor at Azusa Pacific University, where he's been on faculty for over 18 years. Larry Hall is one of Los Angeles' top session trumpet players, known for his versatility across virtually every musical style. A former student of William Adam at Indiana University, Larry has built a prolific recording career with credits spanning film, television, and albums for artists including Elton John, The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Placido Domingo. His ability to adapt his sound to any musical context has made him a first-call player in the L.A. studio scene. Dr. Karl Sievers is a distinguished performer and educator whose career spans orchestral, jazz, and commercial music. A former student of William Adam, he holds a DMA in trumpet performance and recently retired as a Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma. Now in his 24th season as principal trumpet of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Karl is equally at home playing lead in jazz and Broadway settings. When he's not performing, he enjoys fitness, motorcycles, fishing, and time with family. Gino Muñoz is a versatile musician, educator, and entrepreneur with over two decades of professional performance experience, including work with Michael Bublé and Gwen Stefani. A proud alumnus and now full-time faculty member at Citrus College, Gino has played a key role in shaping the school's acclaimed Instrumental Music program. He is the past Academic Senate President, produces live shows for venues like SeaWorld and Legoland, and is a partner at 37 St Joseph Studios, a professional recording facility in Arcadia. Anthony "Tony" Bonsera Jr. is a dynamic trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator whose career spans jazz, big band, rock, and fusion. He has played lead or split lead trumpet with groups like The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and the Bill Holman Big Band, and is a longtime faculty member at Citrus College. As a bandleader and recording artist, Tony's projects—such as his original album The Gates of Hell and the genre-blending Los Angeles Classic Rock Orchestra—showcase his creative range. His latest work, L.A.'s Finest, is an ambitious double album featuring top musicians from across the country. A Philly native, Tony still finds time for family, friends, and the occasional cheesesteak. Podcast listeners! Enter code "podcast" at checkout for 15% off any of our Gard bags! 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| Episode #34 - Robert Slack | 07 Jan 2016 | 01:11:37 | |
Robert Slack, trumpeter and Dean of Fine and Performing Arts at Citrus College, is our special guest this episode. A student of William Adam at Indiana University, Slack played with the Buddy Rich Band, Paul Anka and many others before moving to Los Angeles. He maintains an active teaching and playing career along with his responsibilities as Dean of a cutting-edge performing arts program. Learn more about Citrus College at www.citrusarts.org. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/34. | |||
| Episode #33 - Bob Reeves | 05 Dec 2015 | 01:31:49 | |
Our very own Bob Reeves is the special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Bob talks about his early years playing trumpet and studying with John Clyman in L.A.. At the urging of Clyman, Bob apprenticed with custom mouthpiece maker Carroll Purviance and then in the famed E. Benge trumpet factory in Burbank, CA. In 1968, Bob Reeves set out on his own forming Bob Reeves Brass and has since become world-renowned for his consultations, valve alignments, and handcrafted custom mouthpieces. Learn more at www.bobreeves.com or on the show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/33. | |||
| Episode #32 - Glen Marhevka | 11 Nov 2015 | 01:23:36 | |
Glen Marhevka, trumpet player with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, is our special guest this episode. Glen talks about everything trumpet, including his 20 years as a member of the one of the most popular swing bands of all time. He discusses what it takes to run a band and how things have changed in the music industry since the band formed. Learn more about Glen and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at www.bbvd.com. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/32 | |||
| Episode #31 - Ron Blake | 02 Oct 2015 | 00:58:33 | |
Trumpet player Ron Blake is our featured guest on this episode. Ron records and tours with Latin Jazz artist Poncho Sanchez. Previously, Ron had performed with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Green Day, Dr. Dre, and many others. Ron founded the Hi Speed Horns, a premier horn section that specializes in arranging and recording horn parts for bands. Learn more about Ron at www.hispeedhorns.com. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/31. | |||
| Episode #30 - Cindy Shea | 08 Sep 2015 | 01:21:52 | |
Cindy Shea, trumpet and founder of the multiple Grammy Award winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, is our special guest on this episode. Cindy has performed with many top artists including Alejandro Sanz, Charlie Zaa, Paulina Rubio, Jaci Velasquez, Son By Four, Melina Leon, Chayanne, Pedro Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solis, Jenni Rivera, Graciela Beltran, Cachao, Rogelio Martinez, Nestor Torrez, Paquito de Rivera and Peabo Bryson, and recently was invited to serenade Luis Miguel for his birthday along with the Divas. Learn more about Cindy at www.mariachidivas.com or on the Episode #30 shownotes at www.bobreeves.com/30Aleja.ndro Sanz, Charlie Zaa, Paulina Rubio, Jaci Velasquez, Son By Four, Melina Leon, Chayanne, Pedro Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solis, Jenni Rivera, Graciela Beltran, Cachao, Rogelio Martinez, Nestor Torrez, Paquito de Rivera and Peabo Bryson, and recently was invited to serenade Luis Miguel for his birthday along with the Divas. | |||
| Episode #29 - Tom Crown | 18 Aug 2015 | 01:04:35 | |
Tom Crown, owner and founder of Tom Crown Mutes and trumpet with the Chicago Lyric Opera for 30 years, is our special guest on this episode. Tom talks about his long career in Chicago as a professional trumpet player and teacher. He also discusses how he got into the mute business that is now known around the world. Learn more about Tom at www.tomcrownmutes.com. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/29. | |||
| Episode #28 - Doc Severinsen | 02 Jul 2015 | 01:19:41 | |
Doc Severinsen, grammy award winning trumpet player and bandleader, is our special guest on Episode 28 of The Other Side of the Bell. Doc talks about what he's learned throughout his 80 years playing the trumpet, as well as his Severinsen model Destino III trumpet made by S. E. Shires. Visit www.docseverinsen.com to learn more. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/28. | |||
| Episode #27 - Greg Spence | 16 Jun 2015 | 02:00:21 | |
Australian trumpeter Greg Spence is our special guest on this episode. Greg is an active freelancer based in Melbourne, Australia and is best known for his many years as lead trumpet on Australia's "Dancing with the Stars" television program. Greg Spence also tours around the world teaching and giving clinics based on his popular, Mystery to Mastery, teaching program. Visit www.mysterytomastery.com to learn more about Greg. The show notes for this episode are at www.bobreeves.com/27. | |||
| Episode #26 - Thomas Stevens | 19 May 2015 | 02:05:57 | |
Thomas Stevens, former principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is our special guest on episode #26 of The Other Side of the Bell. Stevens talks about is 35 year tenure in the orchestra, his teachers, and his upcoming work, "Thomas Stevens on Musicianship - Vachiano's Rules and Beyond". Learn more about Thomas Stevens at www.thomasstevensmusic.com or on our show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/26. | |||
| Episode #25 - Chuck Findley | 14 Apr 2015 | 01:38:47 | |
Studio trumpet player Chuck Findley is our featured guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. View the show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/25
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| Episode #132 Marie Speziale | 07 May 2025 | 01:21:49 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet legend and women's trumpet trailblazer Marie Speziale, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
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| Episode #24 - Chris Botti | 13 Mar 2015 | 01:20:55 | |
Chris Botti, Grammy Award winning trumpeter, is our special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/24. For more information on Chris Botti, visit his official website at www.chrisbotti.com. | |||
| Episode #23 - Bobby Burns Jr. | 17 Feb 2015 | 00:58:17 | |
Bobby Burns Jr., trumpet player with Earth, Wind, & Fire is our special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Bobby talks about how he stays in shape on the road and his time at Indiana University studying with William Adam. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/23 | |||
| Episode #22 - Jerry Hey | 21 Jan 2015 | 01:23:11 | |
Trumpeter and arranger Jerry Hey is our special guest on this episode. Jerry talks about his early start in trumpet, his influential teachers, and his long career writing and performing with the biggest performers of our era. View the show notes for this episode at www.bobreeves.com/22. | |||
| Episode #21 - Mario Guarneri | 04 Dec 2014 | 01:16:51 | |
Mario Guarneri is our special guest in this episode of our trumpet podcast. Mario teaches trumpet at the San Francisco Conservatory and has held positions with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the L.A. Chamber Orchestra. Mario is also active in jazz performing regularly with his quartet and has 4 albums released to date. Mario is the founder and president of Berp & Company, producer of practice aids and accessories for brass musicians. He also founded the nonprofit Jazz in the Neighborhood that seeks to bring live jazz to the community. | |||
| Episode #20 - Bob Findley | 26 Nov 2014 | 01:27:40 | |
Bob Findley is our special guest on this episode. Bob is one of the most respected and prolific trumpet players in Los Angeles. He has performed on hundreds of studio sessions for radio, television, and the movies. Bob has performed with artists like Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Michael Jackson, and Prince. He is also an in-demand clinician. Bob Findley plays his own signature model Van Laar trumpet. | |||
| Episode #19 - Eric Miyashiro | 22 Oct 2014 | 01:23:18 | |
Eric Miyashiro is the trumpet guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Eric talks about his early years as lead trumpet player on the Buddy Rich and Woody Herman Big Bands, as well as his current projects in Tokyo, Japan. You can learn more about Eric Miyashiro at www.ericmiyashiro.com. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass (www.bobreeves.com). | |||
| Episode #18 - Wayne Bergeron | 16 Sep 2014 | 01:34:37 | |
This episode features L.A. studio trumpeter and Yamaha performing artist Wayne Bergeron. Wayne discusses how he got his career started and what you need to do to get yours started. He also explains many of the common mistakes trumpet players make that keep them from successfully playing in the upper register. | |||
| Episode #17 - Charles Schlueter | 20 Aug 2014 | 01:12:15 | |
Charles Schlueter, retired Principal Trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is our special guest on this episode of The Other Side of the Bell. Charlie talks about his long, distinguished career as an orchestral trumpet player. | |||
| Episode #16 - Roger Ingram | 29 Jul 2014 | 01:10:03 | |
This episode features trumpet player, educator, author, and vintage mute restorer Roger Ingram. He is best known for being the lead trumpet player on the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Harry Connick, Jr., Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, and Woody Herman big bands. He is also known for his 2008 trumpet textbook, Clinical Notes on Trumpet Playing, his vintage brass mute restorations, the Jupiter XO Series 1600I Ingram model trumpet, and the Ingram line of Bb trumpet mouthpieces. Roger talks about how he pieced together the physical and equipment side of trumpet playing at an early age. | |||
| Episode #15 - William "Bill" Adam Tribute | 05 Jun 2014 | 01:38:55 | |
This episode features a tribute to the long-time trumpet professor at Indiana University, William "Bill" Adam. Contributors include Chris Botti, Charley Davis, Larry Hall, Jerry Hey, Robert Slack, Dr. Karl Sievers, John Head, Jim O'Banion, Dr. George Tsoutsouris, John Harbaugh, Phil May, David Roth, Mark Minasian, and Greg Wing. | |||
| Episode #131 Susan Slaughter | 30 Apr 2025 | 01:16:43 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring women's trumpet trailblazer, founder of the International Women's Brass Conference, and 40-year First Trumpet of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Susan Slaughter, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
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| Episode #14 - Larry Hall | 02 May 2014 | 00:54:31 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell - A Trumpet Podcast features L.A. musician Larry Hall. Larry is a top call trumpet studio session and his credits include thousands of movie, television, and album sessions. Larry Hall was a student of William Adam at Indiana University. He has played in Hawaii and Las Vegas. Larry was the founding member of the band OX with Jerry Hey, which later went on to become Seawind. You can hear Larry on the Seawind album, "Reunion,".
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| Episode #13 - Rick Baptist | 07 Apr 2014 | 00:53:07 | |
This episode features Hollywood trumpet legend Rick Baptist. Rick has recorded on thousands of movie and television soundtracks. He recently peformed on his 30th broadcast of The Academy Awards show. Rick proudly plays Schilke trumpets. | |||
| Episode #12 - Gary Grant | 26 Feb 2014 | 01:15:11 | |
This episode features an interview with studio trumpet player Gary Grant. Gary has played trumpet on thousands of albums for the biggest names in pop, rock, and jazz including Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Quincy Jones, Celine Dion, and many others. Gary Grant's trumpet can be heard on countless movie and T.V. soundtracks. More recently, Gary has been producing albums by trumpet artists like Arturo Sandoval, Malcolm McNab, and Wayne Bergeron. Check out Gary's Studio Musician's Manual for a Long and Productive Career! | |||
| Episode #11 - Roy Poper, 7 Trumpet Tips | 24 Jan 2014 | 00:57:40 | |
This episode features Roy Poper, Associate Professor of Trumpet at Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Roy is the author of "Roy Poper's Guide to the Brasswind Methods of James Stamp" and has released a classical trumpet CD entitled "Los Angeles Trumpet Works." Learn more about Roy Poper at www.roypoper.com. Episode #11 also includes 7 ways to take your trumpet playing to the next level in 2014. The show notes for this episode can be found at www.bobreeves.com/11 | |||
| Episode 10 - Dan Fornero, Not So Old School | 19 Dec 2013 | 00:43:51 | |
This episode features Los Angeles trumpet player, Dan Fornero. He discusses trumpet playing and the release of his new album, Not So Old School. Show notes are available at www.bobreeves.com/10. | |||
| Episode 09 - Rob Roy McGregor | 14 Dec 2013 | 01:03:01 | |
This episode features an interview with Rob Roy McGregor, former 2nd trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and founder of Balquhidder Music. Rob Roy talks about his career in music and publishing, as well as his new compilation book, "Trumpet Lessons - Things We've Learned While Chasing the Trumpet." | |||
| Episode 08 - Tedd Waggoner, Bob Reeves on Valve Alignments | 13 Nov 2013 | 00:47:51 | |
In this episode, our special guest is Tedd Waggoner, Director of Sales and Marketing for Vincent Bach at the Conn-Selmer Corporation. Also, Bob Reeves discusses the origins of the trumpet valve alignment process he created and patented. | |||
| Episode 07; Michael Cichowicz, Bud Herseth | 17 Sep 2013 | 00:50:54 | |
In Episode 7 of The Other Side of the Bell, trumpeter Michael Cichowicz sits down with us to discuss his father and famed Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2nd trumpet Vincent Cichowicz. He also discusses growing up with Bud Herseth, his fortuitous meeting in Hawaii with Jerry Hey, and UK trumpeter Derek Watkins. | |||
| Episode 6 - Harry Kim, Carroll Purviance | 29 Jul 2013 | 01:12:49 | |
Bob Reeves talks about his mentor, Carroll Purviance. Harry Kim, founder and trumpet with the Vine Street Horns, is interviewed as our special guest. | |||
| Episode 5 - David Bilger, Canadian Brass | 18 Jun 2013 | 00:54:56 | |
Bob Reeves shares his experiences with the original Canadian Brass. David Bilger, principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra talks about trumpet, auditions, and his online lessons through ArtistWorks.com. | |||
| Episode #130 Ashley Hall-Tighe | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:34:54 | |
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet soloist, chamber musician, educator, and life coach Ashley Hall-Tighe, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.
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| Episode #4: Malcolm McNab | 17 May 2013 | 00:57:58 | |
This episode features an interview with Hollywood's first-call trumpet player, Malcolm McNab. Malcolm discusses his career, his studies with James "Jimmy" Stamp, and his new Camp McNab. | |||
| Episode 3 - John Clyman, Jay Daversa | 15 May 2013 | 00:58:11 | |
This episode features Bob Reeves sharing some stories about Hollywood legend John Clyman. Our special guest in the studio is Jay Daversa (www.jaydaversa.com). Jay's career started at a young age with appearances on TV. Later, he joined Stan Kenton's band before settling in Los Angeles and becoming one of the most in demand studio session players around. | |||
| Episode 2 - Bud Brisbois, Charley Davis | 24 Apr 2013 | 01:00:22 | |
In this episode of The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast, we interview Hollywood studio trumpet player Charley Davis. Charley talks about starting on trumpet, going to Indiana University with Bill Adam, hitting the road with Woody Herman and Buddy Rich, then eventually growing roots in Los Angeles in the studios. Charley also talks about how and why he developed his successful trumpet mute line. Bob Reeves joins us to share some stories about Bud Brisbois. | |||