Split Calm
I performed this piece in my final recital at the Conservatoire. This was the first full collaboration between myself and Dave Livesey. The criteria I gave Dave was to write me a contemporary piece using the extended techniques open to…
Jo-Ral Harmon Mute Review
(Americans will know this as the Jo-Ral Bubble Mute) In my opinion, the best harmon mute there is. It keeps its tuning with a fantastic sound whereas other mutes usually compramise in one or both these areas. The copper mute…
Calicchio Review
An honest review without the jargon I play on a Calichio Ultra Heavy weight Trumpet. The initial reason I chose this trumpet was to counteract my naturally bright tone as the heavier model (with thicker valve caps and a bigger…
What Lives Inside Your Trumpet??
Unfortunately this post didn’t go according to plan. I asked a friend of mine who works in the biochemistry industry if he would take a swab from the inside of a trumpet and tell me about the bacteria he found….
Naming my Army
As you know I’m naming the jazz band I’ve formed at the school I peri. It’s more difficult that you would think. If anyone has any ideas let me know. I’m leaning towards a suggestion by one of my army; “The…
Sit In On Dr Dolittle
As you know yesterday I sat in with Dr Dolittle. What a great laugh!! I met Graham Justin (who was deping on 1st) and Chris. It was a bit of a squeeze in the pit of the Grand Theatre but…
Date With Doctor DoLittle
I’m afraid I’ll have to leave you with a short post today as I’m traveling to Blackpool to sit in with the Doctor DoLittle guys. It should be a great experience if nothing else and it’s thanks to the friends…
Instrument Damage
This post is inspired by an old friend of mine who uses a trumpet stand. He recently left his trumpet on the stand whilst going to the bathroom. On his return he moved his chair back to sit down….
Sweet Charity’s on Fire!!!!!
Like yesterdays post this too came from chatting with Mark about previous shows. It was actually less than a year ago that we were playing Sweet Charity. We were just starting to play The Rhythm Of Life when the fire…