Groove for Trumpet

Trumpet Listening to an airtight, professional brass band like Marshall Cooper can be daunting for musicians interested in entering the realm of jazz and popular music performance. Manuel Hilleke, band leader/arranger/composer, presents Groove Trumpet in hopes of making that entry a bit easier. My aim is to use simple song and groove forms to introduce players to the basics of pop and jazz trumpet, along with section playing, articulation and phrasing techniques, soloing and improvisation." Eleven intermediate-level pieces in various styles are annotated with tips and tricks, and the audio CD includes live recordings of the Marshall Cooper brass band for play-along. Experimentation and improvisation is encouraged. Groove Trumpet is especially helpful for classical musicians who want to cross over.