Woody Shaw is commonly known as the "last great innovator" in the jazz world of trumpeting but isn't he so much more? Possibly the most under appreciated artist of his time Woody was a wizard of jazz improvisation while remaining a humble exam

Did I Meet John Lewis?

Apr 19th, 2022 9m 42s

Have you ever come across someone who left a lasting impact? This episode is a quick story of one who did just that during my trip to New York with Good Shot Judy. Join the investigation as I go down a rabbit hole of mystery and musical disco

Do You Remember Clifford?

Mar 29th, 2022 30m 6s

Who's name comes to mind when you think of the trumpet? If you haven't heard of Clifford Brown by now you should and this is the best place to start! Duane Smith joins the podcast to discuss the legacy, the tragedy, and influence that Brownie l

Circular Breathing

Feb 15th, 2022 26m 22s

Teacher and performer, Jordan Webb, joins us for today's talk on the circular breathing technique. The technique is commonly used by wind instrumentalist and has been a thing since the 13th century! Learn how Jordan acquired the skill and how

Out My Mind, Just In Time

Jan 25th, 2022 10m 28s

Back with another season! This episode is a personal one as I detail my journey from the operating table BACK to my trumpet. Not much more to say other than it was a hell of a ride full of enlightenment and self discovery as a musician, artis

Getting a Custom-Made Horn

Aug 24th, 2021 28m

The final part of the Trumpet Vybes summer series featuring the extraordinary trumpeter, Larry Hart! Larry has been an awesome guest for the podcast as he brings so much knowledge to the table for any beginning trumpet player! This is the fina

Owning Your First Trumpet

Jul 20th, 2021 22m 26s

Part 2 of my interview with the knowledgable Larry Hart. This episode is for the first time buyers of trumpets.

The Mouthpiece

Jun 15th, 2021 27m 52s

Larry Hart joins us on this latest episode about MOUTHPIECES! Which is the best size for you? What brand should be your go-to? If you are a student/parent looking to buy their first trumpet before the fall this is the episode for you. This i

Coming Back to the Horn

Apr 20th, 2021 17m 40s

Have you been estranged from your trumpet and let doubt keep you from coming back? It's never too late to hop back on the horn and our guest, Richard Schmitt will show you how it's done! Rich comes from a family of musicians and found himsel

Is the Trumpet Community Toxic?

Mar 23rd, 2021 22m 34s

The trumpet community. . .is it or has it ever been a toxic place to learn the horn? Trumpeter Christopher Stanley joins us to discuss experiences coming up in the industry and how it shaped our views of playing the trumpet.

Playing at an HBCU

Feb 9th, 2021 25m 39s

Have you ever marched in college? This episode is for those of us who experienced their undergraduate degrees, or even graduate degrees, marching for a historically black college or university (of HBCU). What elements make those experiences dif

TV Quickies

Jan 26th, 2021 6m 16s

No, time has not sped up and you're not going crazy! This is a new kind of episode called Trumpet Vybes (TV) Quickies where I'll give you short and sweet information that will prep you for the next interview in the Trumpet Vybes series! Today,

Jazz Standards Every Trumpet Player Should Know

Jan 12th, 2021 26m 21s

Its a new year and you know what that means...TIME TO PRACTICE YOUR STANDARDS! This month Ellis welcomes his mentor and professor from his time at Norfolk State University, Dr. Timmey Zachery. Dr. Zachery is the current head director of bands

Playing Trumpet in the Church

Dec 15th, 2020 22m 11s

This week we welcome Hampton Roads' veteran trumpeter, Mark Oates, to the show. Mark and Ellis discusses the benefits of playing trumpet in the church as well as some tips on how to be a better fit in cases where you may not have the right too

The Pandemic

Nov 17th, 2020 19m 27s

Its the FIRST episode of Trumpet Vybes! This episode, I have a special guest from RVA and a soon-to-be legend, Mr. Kayen Wilborn from the 9-piece hip-hop funk band, Weekend Plans. We discuss how the pandemic has affected musicians, specifical

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