21 episodes
The Trumpet Summit John Raymond
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Join host John Raymond as he talks shop with some of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the world about how they developed their own voice on the instrument, what they've practiced over the years, and all the other juicy details you're dying to know about.
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S2:E10 - Snarky Puppy Trumpets
The Season 2 finale features a panel with the Snarky Puppy Trumpets - Mike "Maz" Maher, Justin Stanton, and Jay Jennings. Besides each being incredible individual players in their own right, they've collectively helped shape the sound of one of the most popular bands in jazz today. Listen as they talk shop about trumpet fundamentals, what it takes to play the Snarky Puppy book, and about the connection between bebop and funk music and how this informs their playing.
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Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
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S2:E9 - Michael Rodriguez
Michael Rodriguez is by far one of the most working jazz trumpet players in the world. He has played in bands led by Chick Corea, Kenny Barron, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Charlie Haden among others. He is also a first-call soloist and section player in virtually every big band in New York including the Maria Schneider Orchestra, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and many more. Listen as he shares what he's learned from playing with the masters, what he's worked on over the years to become rock-solid on the instrument, and his advice for how to be a great section trumpet player.
Visit Michael Rodriguez: www.mikerodriguezmusic.com
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Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond -
S2:E8 - Sean Jones
Sean Jones! Need I say more? There's no doubt that Sean is one of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the world. He has an extensive career as a sideman, bandleader, and educator, and is currently the president of the Jazz Education Network. Listen as he shares the concepts behind his daily trumpet regimen, how to develop your phrasing as an improviser, and about the process of bringing your whole self into your playing.
Visit Sean Jones: www.sean-jones.com
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Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond -
S2:E7 - Bria Skonberg
Bria Skonberg is not only an incredible trumpet player, singer, and bandleader, she is a passionate teacher, advocate for women in jazz, and a new mom! She has released 8 of her own albums and is one of the most in-demand trumpet players in the world. Listen as she shares her expertise on playing in the early jazz style, how singing informs her relationship to the horn, and her process of starting fresh on the instrument after giving birth to her first child.
Visit Bria Skonberg: www.briaskonberg.com
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Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond -
S2:E6 - Eddie Henderson
Dr. Eddie Henderson is arguably one of the greatest trumpet players in jazz history. He has a storied career that lasts over 60 years, playing with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, Pharoah Sanders, and Art Blakey among many others. Listen as he shares about personal relationships with Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Woody Shaw, the difference between playing the trumpet and playing music, and what's helped him sustain a long career in the music business.
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Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond -
S2:E5 - John Swana
John Swana is known as both a heavyweight trumpet player and EVI player, the latter which he has primarily played since 2008 after developing a benign tumor that forced him to put down the horn. Regardless of instrument, John is unequivocally a master improviser and has made his mark on the scene for decades. Listen as he shares about the differences playing an acoustic vs. electric instrument, how he listens on the bandstand, and what he's been working on as he has come back to the trumpet in recent years.
Visit John Swana: www.instagram.com/john_swana_official
Visit John Raymond: www.john-raymond.com
Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond
Customer Reviews
explorations in the magic of music
Why do I love this podcast so much? I’m not a trumpet player, not even a jazz musician, or a music student—but this podcast is amazing. First, I do enjoy listening to jazz, so the Trumpet Summit has introduced me to a number of incredible musicians I hadn’t heard of before. The stories some of these people tell (like Eddie Henderson’s first trumpet “lesson” with Louis Armstrong, followed up by his living room performance as a teenager with Miles Davis — WOW!). One of the things I love the most about this podcast is the host—John Raymond— his preparation (he does so much background research before each interview); his questions and then his follow up questions; I think of John as a model of how to do podcast interviews in any genre, it’s that good. The depth of discussion that John gets into with each of these guests explores the absolute depths of jazz trumpet playing, and does so in a way that I see connections to so many other things—craft, artistry, career arcs, history, generational wisdom, discipline, science, art, even topics like race and gender. But maybe, above all, there just this magical thing—the music—and John and his guests have gotten this taste of transcendence, and then get to explore that magic together for an hour at a time. I love it — I hope he does a third season.
The Trumpet Summit
I’m really enjoying these sessions keep it up Raymond!
Eddie Henderson great interview 🎺💥🎺
A must-listen for students, professionals, and jazz fans
Not only has John put together an all-star lineup of guest jazz trumpeters, his thoughtfulness and preparedness is without compare. These interviews cover ground that is often not discussed in other interviews. I feel inspired after each episode and can’t wait for the next one to drop!