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Who is considered the best trumpet player of all time?

Who is considered the best trumpet player of all time?

What Makes a Great Trumpet Player?

  1. Louis Armstrong. Louis Armstrong is arguably the best trumpet player of all time for his influence over jazz music.
  2. Miles Davis. Miles Davis was an exceptional trumpet player, bandleader and composer.
  3. Chet Baker.
  4. Dizzy Gillespie.
  5. Fats Navarro.
  6. Clifford Brown.
  7. Freddie Hubbard.
  8. Donald Byrd.

What trumpet did Miles Davis?

Miles Davis played a variety of custom-made Martin Committee trumpets throughout his career; in the photo is a Green custom-made, engraved Martin trumpet with a Conn 5 mouthpiece with serial no.

What kind of trumpet does Louis Armstrong play?

Since 1932, Louis Armstrong had been playing an older version of Selmer trumpet. Armstrong also has a habit of giving his trumpet as a gift after playing it for five years.

Who was the first person to learn the trumpet in Africa?

Born in the South African town of Witbank in 1939, Masekela was inspired to learn the trumpet after seeing Kirk Douglas play Bix Beiderbecke in the 1950 film Young Man with a Horn.

How many famous jazz trumpeters are there?

We’ve already written about 10 of the most famous jazz trumpeters in history, so in this article we’re going to run through some of the best modern trumpet players. The trumpet was the original archetypal jazz instrument.

Are there any great contemporary trumpet players today?

But there are still plenty of brilliant contemporary trumpet players out there, from innovators who are pushing the capabilities of the horn to its limits, to classic stylists taking inspiration from past masters.

Who are the most famous South African jazz musicians?

Both a trumpeter and singer, Hugh remains an admirable South African jazz artist. He is also a renowned cornetist, flugelhornist, and composer. 5. Alex Van Heerden Before his death, Alex built his name as one of the most cherished South African Jazz musicians of his time.