Appendix 3

A Who’s Who

AC/DC Heavy rock group formed in 1973. First single ’Can I Sit Next to You Girl’. Albums include ‘T.N.T.’

ADAMS Bruce UK (Scottish) jazz trumpeter. Renowned as jazz soloist and high note work

AKIYOSHI Toshiko USA based composer, arranger, pianist and band leader. Compositions include ‘Tuning Up’, March of the Tadpoles’Married to USA saxophonist Lew Tabackin.

ALEY John USA trumpeter. Professor of trumpet at University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Music. Former member of the American Brass Quintet.

ALPERT Herb USA trumpeter and leader of ‘Tijuana Brass’. Co-founder of A & M Records. Hit records include ‘Magic Flea’ ‘Tijuana Taxi’ and ‘Rise’

ANDERSON ‘Cat’ USA trumpeter. Best known for his high register work with Duke Ellington Orchestra. Famous solos include one in ‘Satin Doll’ from the two-CD Blue Note set ‘Duke Ellington’s 70th

Birthday Concert’ANTHONY Ray USA trumpeter and band leader. Started first band in 1946. A

household name throughout the ‘50s. Theme song ‘The Man with the Horn’. Hit records included ‘ Mr. Anthony’s Boogie’. Albums include ‘Young Man with Horn’ (Hindsight 412)

ARBAN Jean B. Born in Lyons 28th February 1825. Died in Paris 8th April 1889. Professor of the cornet to the Paris Conservatoire. Author of probably the world’s best known tutor book for cornet Arban Method for Cornet.

ARMSTRONG Louis Known as the ‘King’ The best known jazz musician of all time. A true genius on trumpet. Influenced all jazz after 1920. Theme songs ‘Sleepy Time Down South’ ‘On the Sunnyside of the Street’

BACH J.S. Johann Sebastian Bach. German composer born 1685 died 1750

BACH Vincent (née Schrottenbach -1890 –1976) One of the world’s leading brass and mouthpiece manufacturers.

BACKUS John California based acoustic expert. Author of ‘The Acoustical Foundations of Music’, Lecturer at the University of Southern California.

BAILEY Benny USA trumpeter. Resident for many years in Europe. Played with the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band (1947-48) Lionel Hampton Big Band, (1948-53), Quincy Jones (1959), Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band (1961)

BAKER Chet USA Trumpeter and singer. Famous for his cool-toned trumpet solos. Worked with Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, Film appearances in ‘Hell’s Horizon’ (1955) ‘Stolen Hearts’ (1963)

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BAKER Kenny UK Trumpeter. Led Baker’s Dozen. Probably best known for his work with the Ted Heath Orchestra. Albums include ‘After Hours’ (Polygon JTL4) and ‘The Kenny Baker Half Dozen’ (Nixa 10) Film appearance in ‘The Small Back Room’ (1948).

BALLIETT Whitney Jazz Critic for the New York Times for more than thirty years and of America’s foremost jazz writers.

BARKER Guy British trumpeter. Played with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in 1970s. Has recorded with many artists including Stan Tracy, Georgie Fame and Sting. Has won many awards. In recent years has used a flumpet designed by Dave Monette.

BASIE Count USA pianist and bandleader. Theme song ‘One O’ Clock Jump. Hit records include ‘The Kid from Redbank’, ‘Splanky’.

BBC Big Band British based big band directed by Barry Forgie and Jiggs Whigham. Well known through the Monday night radio show ‘Big Band Special’.

BASSO Guido Born in Montreal, Canada. He is one of those rare musicians whose sound is unique and immediately recognizable. He has set the international standard for jazz flugelhorn playing. As a featured soloist with Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass, Guido has performed with The Singers Unlimited, Phil Woods, Mel Torme, and the Hi Lo's. Many of his solos with the Boss Brass have become jazz classics. Has worked with many of the world's top jazz performers including: Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman and Diana Krall.

BEIDERBECKE Bix USA. One of the great cornetists in jazz history. Leading solist with the ‘Wolverines’. Recordings include: ‘Singin’ the Blues (Columbia 45450) ‘At the Jazz Band Ball’ (Columbia 46175), Bix Restored Volume 1-2-3 (Sunbeam 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9),

BELL Jack Semi-professional trumpeter in the 1950s / 1960s. Played lead trumpet for a short time in Maynard Ferguson’s British band. Formed the Ferguson-Bell company with Maynard Ferguson to design and market mouthpieces. Died in Florida c.2001.

BELLSON Louis California based drummer and bandleader. Compositions include ‘The Hawk Talks’ and ‘Skin Deep’.

BENTERFA Maurice French mouthpiece designer and manufacturer.BERGERON Wayne California based trumpeter. Considered one of the world’s

very best lead trumpeters. Lead trumpet for Tom Kubis Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s ‘Big Phat Band’.

BERNHART Milt USA trombonist. Played with Boyd Raeburn in 1942. Worked with Stan Kenton Orchestra from 1946 until 1951.

BERRETT Joshua Author. Professor of Music at Mercy College USA. BERRY Chuck USA Rock and roll superstar.BESSON Instrument manufacturerBIVIANO Lin USA lead trumpeter played lead trumpet for Maynard

Ferguson on the early 1970s and the Buddy Rich Orchestra in the mid-1980s.

BLACK Mouthpieces USA mouthpiece company. Based in West Orange New Jersey.

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BLACK Seneca New York based trumpet player. Lead trumpeter with the Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra directed by Wynton Marsalis

BLACKBURN Clifford USA mouthpiece designer and manufacturer. Last known company location Decatur TN.

BLANCHARD Terence USA trumpeter and composer. Former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Written a considerable amount for films including ‘Mo Better Blues’, ‘School Daze’ ‘Malcolm X’. Recordings include ‘Black Pearl’ (Columbia 44216) ‘Live at Kinball’s (Concord Jazz 4307)

BOOCOCK George UK trumpeter. Session musician of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Worked with John Dankworth Orchestra. Now a bandleader working under the name George Bradley.

BOTTI Chris USA jazz trumpeter and composer. Film music includes ‘Caught’ (1996) Albums include ‘First Wish (Verve/Forecast 314527141)

BOWIE Lester USA trumpeter. Co-founder of the ‘Art Ensemble of Chicago’ Bandleader of ‘Brass Fantasy’. Recordings include ‘The Great Pretender ‘(ECM 1209) ‘Fanfare for the Warriors’ (Atlantic 90046)

BRASSWIND Brass instrument company. Last known company location Southbend Indiana.

BRECKER Randy USA trumpeter. Member of ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ (1967), Horace Silver Quintet (1968-70 and 1971-72) and Art Blakey’s ‘Jazz Messengers’ (1972) With brother Michael had success with jazz group ‘The Brecker Brothers’. Recordings include ‘Score’ (Blue Note 82202) In the ‘Idium’ (Denon 33CY-1483)

BROMILOW Georgina UK trumpeter resident in Manchester. Formerly with Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Currently lead trumpet with the Andy Prior Orchestra

BROWN Clifford USA jazz trumpeter and composer. Compositions include ‘Dahood’, ‘Joyspring’ and ‘Sandu’. Co-lead a band with Max Roach. Considered one of the greatest jazz players of all time. Only known footage of Clifford Brown appears in 1955 film ‘Soupy Sales’ Killed in a car crash in 1956 at the age of 26. Recordings include; ‘A Study in Brown’ (Emarcy 814646) ‘The Beginning and the End’ (Columbia/Legacy 66491)

BROWN Lawrence Born 7th March 1905. One of the great swing trombonists. Having spent so much time with the Duke Ellington's Orchestra his playing tends to be underrated. Brown’s initial solos with Ellington upset some of Duke's fans because it was feared that his virtuosity did not fit into a band where primitive effects and mutes were liberally utilized. But over time, Brown established his own place in the Ellington Orchestra.

BROWN Les USA bandleader of Les Brown and His Band of Renown. Hits include ‘Leap Frog’ ‘Sentimental Journey’ ‘Dance of the Blue Devils’

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BROWN Ray USA bass player. Born 13th Oct 1926 Died 2nd July 2002 One of the world’s top bass players. Married at one time to Ella Fitzgerald. Worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and many more.

BRUBECK Dave Born on 6 December 1920 in Concord, California, is equally distinguished as composer and pianist. His experimental Jazz Workshop Ensemble recorded in 1949 as the Dave Brubeck Octet. In 1958, Brubeck, drummer Joe Morello, double bassist Eugene Wright, and alto sax player Paul Desmond quickly achieved an overwhelming popular success as the Dave Brubeck Quartet. The Quartet's experimentation with time signatures unusual to jazz produced works like Blue Rondo a la Turk and Take Five, introducing millions of enthusiastic young listeners to unexplored regions of jazz. The group recorded and performed together continuously through 1967. In the last 20 years, he has organized several new quartets and continued to appear at the Newport, Monterey, Concord, and Kool Jazz Festivals. Brubeck performed at the White House in 1964 and 1981 and at the 1988 Moscow summit honoring the Gorbachevs. He is the recipient of four honorary degrees, the BMI Jazz Pioneer Award, and the 1988 American Eagle Award presented by the National Music Council.

BUSH Irving R. Mouthpiece designer born and raised in California. Hs played on recordings with Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, George Shearing, Barbara Streisand and many more. Author of Artistic Trumpet Technique and Study. Also been design and research consultant for several trumpet manufacturers.

CACIA Paul California based trumpeter and endorsee of Marcinkiewicz trumpet mouthpiece with custom-made mouthpiece. Recordings include ‘Quantum Leap’

CALLET Jerome New York based trumpet and mouthpiece expert, trumpet teacher and author. Factory and studio on Staten Island New York.

CALLET MOUTHPIECES Designed and Produced by Jerome Callet (as above)CALVERT Eddie Born in Preston, Lancashire UK on 15th March 1922. Known

as the Man with the Golden Trumpet. Hit records included ‘Oh Mein Papa’ ‘Cherry Pink and Blossom White’ and ‘Il Silenzio’. Died in South Africa ins 1978.

CALVERT Lisa Widow of UK trumpeter Eddie Calvert. Known as ‘The Man With the Golden trumpet’. Lisa is resident in Johannesburg where she lived with Eddie before his death.

CANDOLI Conte USA jazz trumpeter. Former member and featured soloist of ‘Stan Kenton Orchestra’, ‘Woody Herman Orchestra’, ‘Tonight Showband’ and many of the world’s top jazz orchestras. Recordings include ‘Portrait of a Count’ (Fresh Sound 5015) ‘Conte-Nutty’ (Fresh Sound 5028)

CANDOLI Pete USA jazz trumpeter. Older brother of Conte. Member of ‘Woody Herman Orchestra’ and many of the world’s top big bands. Recordings include ‘Blues When Your Lover Has

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Gone’ (Somerset 17200) ‘The Brothers Candoli’ (MCA/Impulse 29064)

CARTY Chris UK. Amateur trumpeter based in Wigan UK. Plays with ‘Sounds 2000 Big Band’, ‘Ronnie Moore Big Band’, ‘Art Lester Big Band’

CASS Al Model of USA mouthpiece used by Dizzy Gillespie.CHASE (the band) USA nine-piece jazz rock band of the ‘60s led by Bill Chase,

featuring four trumpets and following in the tradition of ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’.

CHASE Bill USA trumpeter and bandleader Lead with the Woody Herman Orchestra and renowned for his high register work. Killed in a plane crash in 1974. Recordings include ‘Chase’ (Epic 30472)

CHATTAWAY Jay American composer. Prolific writer of film scores including the them from ‘Rocky’. Big band pieces include Superbone Meets the Badman’ written for Maynard Ferguson.

CHEATHAM Doc USA trumpeter. Worked with Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, (1966-67) Resident at New York’s Sweet Basil’s throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. Recordings include: ‘Duets and Solos’ (Sachville 5002) ‘Swingin’ Down in New Orleans’ (Jazzology 233)

CHERRY Don USA trumpeter. Worked with Dexter Gordon, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane. Almost always used a pocket trumpet. Recordings include: ‘Complete Communion’ (Blue Note 84226) ‘Change of the Century’ (Atlantic 81341)

CHILDERS Buddy Self taught trumpeter. First name Marion. Worked with the bands of Stan Kenton, Benny Carter Les Brown, Tommy Dorsey. Recorded with Frank Sinatra and was musical director for Frank Sinatra Jnr. Albums include ‘Just Buddies’ and ‘It’s What’s Happening Now’.

CICHOWICZ Vince USA trumpeter. Former member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for twenty two years. Professor of trumpet at Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois.

CLAYTON Buck USA trumpeter. One of the great trumpeters to emerge during the swing era. Worked with Count Basie Orchestra, Teddy Wilson, Billie Holiday. Recordings include: ‘The Classic Swing of Buck Clayton’ (Original Jazz Classics 1709) ‘Buck Clayton in Paris’ (Vogue 68358)

CLAYTON John Internationally respected double bassists, composer and arranger. Resident in California. Studied with Ray Brown. Worked with Count Basie Orchestra. Co-leads the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Received a grammy nomination for his composition ‘Brush This’.

COLIN Charles Performer, teacher, composer and music publisher. Founded New York Brass Conference in 1972. Was a faculty member of Columbia Teacher’s College. Colin was born on September 22, 1913 and died February 7 in Port Chester, New York, at age 86.

COLLINS Lee New Orleans trumpeter / cornetist. Born 1901 died 1960. Worked with Jerry Roll Morton, co-led the Jones-Collins Astoria ‘Hot Eight’. Toured Europe with Mezz Mezzrow.

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COLLINS Mary Author. Second wife of Lee Collins, married 1950/51 former name Mary Spriggs. Survived Lee Collins.

CONN Mouthpieces USA mouthpiece and instrument company originally based in Elkhart Indiana.

COOPER Bob One of the greatest West Coast tenor sax players. Joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1945. Stayed with the band until 1951. Married singer June Cristy in 1947. Was one of the busiest players on the LA studio scene.

CORBETT Bryan UK trumpeter resident in Birmingham. Runs his own quartet.CDs include Funk in the Deep, Simply Blue and Corbenova.

CORELLI A. Italian composer born 1653 Died in Rome in 1713CRITCHLEY John UK trumpeter, member of the Panama Jazz Band based in

Northwest England.CROUCH Stanley USA jazz critic and author. CULL Chris UK trumpeter. Coordinator of the Instrumental Teaching

Provision for Wigan Council UKCURRY Mouthpieces USA mouthpiece company. Last known company location in

Reno, Nevada. CUSS Andy UK trumpeter based in London. Formerly lead with Wigan

Youth Jazz Orchestra, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Echoes of Ellington Orchestra. Works predominantly in London’s west-end.

DANKWORTH John UK saxophonist, composer, bandleader, author. One of UK’s best known jazz musicians. Hits include ‘African Waltz’. Married to UK vocalist Cleo Laine. Together they promote jazz at their home-based venue ‘The Stables’

DAVIES David Instrument craftsman, collector of ‘vintage’ saxophones. Resident in Leeds.

DAVIES David J. Assistant Director of Education for Wigan Council. Co-founder of Wigan International Jazz Festival.

DAVIS Miles USA trumpeter, composer and bandleader. A jazz icon. Worked with Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Benny Carter, Gil Evans. Recordings include: Kind of Blue’ (Columbia/Legacy 64935), ‘Bitches Brew’ (Columbia/Legacy 65682) ‘Sketches of Spain’ (Columbia/Legacy 65142)

DEE Simon UK disc-jockey and television personality of the late ‘60s when he hosted his own ‘prime-time’ TV show.

DELUKE R. J. American journalist with a journalism degree from Utica College of Syracuse University. Spent many years as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers and some magazines. Writes regular jazz articles for All About Jazz, the Albany (NY) Times-Union and also for Downbeat.

DICKINSON John UK trumpeter formerly with Manchester based Hallé Orchestra. Head of Brass and Woodwind Department at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester (Retired July 2002)

DONELAN Heather UK trumpeter. Attended Fred Longworth High School. Student at Salford University and member of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

DONNELLY John UK trumpeter (Scotland) Former member of Maynard Ferguson’s British band of the late ‘60s.

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DORHAM Kenny American be-bop trumpeter. Worked with Billy Eckstine, Mercer Ellington, Lionel Hampton. Recordings include: ‘Whistle Stop’ (Blue Note 29978) ‘Jazz Contrasts’ (Original Jazz Classics 028)

DORSEY Tommy USA bandleader, trombonist and composer. Hit records included ‘On the Sunnyside of the Street’ I’m Getting Sentimental Over You’

DOUGLAS Dave USA trumpeter. Worked with Horace Silver, Anthony Braxton, Kenny Werner. Recordings include: ‘Five’ (Soul Note 121276) ‘Soul on Soul’ (RCA 63603) ‘Convergence’ (Soul Note 121316)

DOWNEY Alan UK trumpeter, composer and arranger. London based. Member of the Maynard Ferguson’s British band of the late ‘60s. Worked with Louis Bellson ‘Big Band Explosion’, ‘BBC Big Band’, ‘Nelson’s Column’s Big Band’ His compositions include ‘Give it One’

DUNSCOMB Recognised in the USA and internationally as one of the J. Richard leading figures in jazz music and jazz education. Was elected

to the International Association for Jazz education Hall of Fame in 1992. He is active as a clinician, author, guest conductor, adjudicator and consultant. Resident in Chicago.

DUNSCOMB Marcia Composer, educator, author and pianist. Printed works include Melody Maker, Evolution of Jazz and Anatomy of Music. Dunscomb has been one of the foremost pioneers in the field of teaching jazz and improvisation to young children. She has presented for many organizations, including the National Piano Foundation, the Stan Kenton Summer Jazz Camps, and IAJE

DROVER Martin UK trumpeter, member of Maynard Ferguson’s British band of the late ‘60s.

EDISON Harry ‘Sweets’ USA trumpeter. One of the world’s great jazz soloists Featured member of the Count Basie Orchestra. Also featured on recordings with Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra /Nelson Riddle and many more.Recordings include: ‘Just Friends’ (Black and Blue 59106) ‘Simply Sweets’ (Original Jazz Classics 903)

ELDRIDGE Roy USA trumpeter. Known as ‘Little Jazz’ worked with Count Basie Orchestra, Norman Grantz’s ‘Jazz at the Phil’, Teddy Wilson, Billie Holiday, Fletcher Henderson, Gene Krupa. Recordings include: ‘Little Jazz’ (Columbia 45275) ‘After You’ve Gone’ (GRP/ Decca 605) ‘Happy Time’ (Original Jazz Classics 628)

ENDSLEY Gerald USA mouthpiece expert. Denver based. Author of ‘A Comparative Mouthpiece Guide’. Also active as a soloist, composer, author and publisher.

ENGELBRIGHT Scott. USA trumpeter. Former lead player with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau. Almost amazing as his range was his ability to play unthinkable notes while exhibiting no visible effort

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ELLINGTON Edward ‘Duke’ USA bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger. Hits include ‘Solitude’ ‘In a Sentimental Mood’ ‘Sophisticated Lady’ Worked closely on compositions and arrangements with Billy Strayhorn.

ELLIS William UK photographer. Specialist in jazz photography. Resident in Thelwall, Cheshire. Exhibitions at North Sea Jazz Festival, Wigan International Jazz Festival, IAJE (New York) Capetown. Has photographed all around the world including Cuba, Canada, South Africa and USA

ESHELBY Paul UK trumpeter. Studied at Leeds College of Music. Worked for many years with the BBC Big Band. Musical director of National Youth Jazz Orchestra II. Endorsee of Yamaha trumpet and flugelhorn.

EVANS Bill Pianist. Born August 16, 1929, in Plainfield, NJ Died September 15, 1980, in New York, NY. first album was New Jazz Conceptions; in 1956, which featured the first recording of his most loved composition, "Waltz for Debby". Worked with some of the top names in jazz including Charles Mingus, Art Farmer, Stan Getz, Oliver Nelson, Jim Hall, George Russell, Shelley Manne, Toots Theielmans, Kai Winding /J.J. Johnson and Hal McKusick. In the 70s, he recorded extensively, primarily trio and occasionally solo piano as well two memorable dates with singer Tony Bennett. Recorded several quintet albums under his own name. His last trio was formed in 1978, featuring the incomparably sensitive Marc Johnson on bass and drummer Joe LaBarbera

EWAZEN Eric Composer. Born 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. Received a B.M. at Eastman School of Music, and M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from The Juilliard School, he is the recipient of numerous composition awards and prizes. His works have been commissioned and performed by many soloists, chamber ensembles and orchestras in the U.S. and overseas. Commissions for the 2003-04 season included a Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble premiered by Allen Vizzutti in Reno, Nevada in March 2004

EZZARD Bert UK trumpeter. Former member of the Ted Heath Orchestra, Probably best-known for his duet work on ‘Stardust’ with Bobby Pratt. Retired and resident in Whitby.

FADDIS Jon USA trumpeter. Disciple of Dizzy Gillespie. Well known for his ability in the extreme high register. Worked with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton. Albums include ‘Into the Faddisphere’, ‘Hornucopia’ (Epic 46958) ‘Legacy’ (Concord 4291)

FARMER Art USA trumpeter. Resident in Vienna for many years. Played mostly flugelhorn. Worked with Horace Silver, Lionel Hampton, Gerry Mulligan. During last few years of his life played the flumpet. Recordings include: ‘Warm Valley’ (Concord Jazz 4212) ‘Modern Art’ (Blue Note 84459) ‘Something to Live For’ (Contemporary 14029)

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FASHMAN Mark USA. Author of Brass Bibliography: Sources on the history, literature, pedagogy, performance and acoustics of brass instruments (1990) Highly recommended as starting point for any research project on brass instruments. Contained in the music library of Bowling Green State University.

FEATHER Leonard USA based British author, composer and jazz critic. Compiled the ‘Leonard Feather Encyclopedia of Jazz’. Best known through regular appearances in ‘Downbeat’ in which his unique ‘Blindfold’ test has long been a popular feature. Played piano and clarinet.

FEDCHOCK John USA trombonist, composer, bandleader and music educator. Lead trombonist and featured soloist with the Woody Herman Orchestra during ‘80s and ‘90s. Compositions include ‘The Great Escape’ ‘Blues for Red’

FERGUSON Maynard Legendary Canadian-born trumpeter and bandleader. Famed for his stratospheric trumpet playing. Formerly with ‘Charlie Barnet Orchestra’ and ‘Stan Kenton Orchestra’ Band leader of Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, ‘High Voltage’ and ‘Big Bop Nouveau’ Hit records include ‘MacArthur Park’ and ‘Gonna Fly Now’. Recordings include: ‘A Message From Newport’ (Roulette 93272) ‘Maynard ‘61’ (Roulette 93900) ‘The Innovations Orchestra’ (Capitol 59965)

FINDLAY Chuck California based trumpeter. Former member of Buddy Rich Orchestra and many more of the world’s top big bands. Endorsee of custom-made Marcinkiewicz mouthpiece.

FISHER Tony UK trumpeter. London based. One of the UK’s busiest trumpeters. Musical director of Bert Kaempfert Orchestra, lead with Don Lusher Big Band, Michael Parkinson TV Show.

FITZGERALD Bernard USA Author, band director at University of Texas. Has taught at Arthur Jordan Conservatory Indianapolis, Kansas State Teacher’s College and the National Music Camp Interlochen, Michigan.

FLEISHER Dennis Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester NY 1982

FLORENCE Bob California based pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader. Compositions include ‘Party Hearty’ ‘Carmelo’s by the Freeway’ ‘Bebop Charlie’ ’Lonely Carousel’

FORDHAM John UK author and jazz critic.FRANKS Rod UK orchestral trumpeter with the London Symphony

Orchestra Yamaha endorsee. Studied at Huddersfield School of Music

FRED LONGWORTH High School.UK High School (age 11-16) with Arts College Status. Located approximately twelve miles from ManchesterHead of Music College Rick Astbury (trumpet player)

GABBARD Krin USA author and Associate Professor of Comparative Literature at the State University of New York, Stony Brook. Editor of ‘Jazz Among the Discourses’.

GARDNER Earl USA trumpeter based in New York. Lead with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra for many years. Recording include Que Viva Mingus with the Mingus Big band

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GARLAND Joe USA. Saxophonist and composer. Compositions include ‘Leap Frog’ ‘In the Mood’ Worked with Lucky Millinder, Louis Armstrong. Took semi retirement from music in the fifties.

GARSIDE Ernie UK trumpeter and music agent based in Stockport UK. Maynard Ferguson’s manager from mid ‘60s until early ‘70s.

GATES Don UK trumpeter and teacher based in Preston UK. Plays with lead trumpet with the ‘Sounds 2000 Big Band’ and the ‘Art Lester Big Band’

GETZ Stan Born 1927 Died 1991. First made his name in the 40s with Woody Herman's Second Herd. One of the most famous numbers he recorded with the band was the Ralph Burns tune Autumn Serenade. Worked with many musicians including Al Haig, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chet Baker, Jimmy Raney and Horace Silver. In 1958 he moved to Europe and worked mainly with European musicians. In 1961 moved back to New York. great Getz albums include: Apasionado, The Steamer, Best of the Roost Years, Best of the West Coast Sessions and People Time

GIARDINELLI Robert USA mouthpiece designer and manufacturer. For many years the Giardinelli store was in downtown Manhattan.

GIBBS Terry USA vibraphonist and bandleader. Worked with Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman. Albums include ‘Mallets-A-Plenty’ (Em 36075), ‘Terry Gibbs’ (Em 36047) ‘Vibes on Velvet’ ((Em 36064)

GIDDINS Gary USA author and jazz critic. Has been called the best jazz writer in America today. Books include ‘Visions of Jazz’ (1998) Biography of Bing Crosby, ‘Satchmo’

GILLESPIE Dizzy USA trumpeter, composer and bandleader. An icon of jazz. Worked with Cab Calloway, Earl Hines, B illie Eckstine, Charlie Parker. Recordings include ‘Shaw Nuff’ (Musicraft 53) ‘Dee Gee Days’ (Savoy 4426), ‘Sonny Side Up’ (Verve 825 674)

GOODMAN Benny USA clarinetist, bandleader and composer.GOODWIN Gordon California based composer. A three-time Emmy Award winner

and a multi-Grammy nominee. Formed the Big Phat Band playing his own compositions and arrangements. His film writing includes Bad Boys II,” “The Majestic,” “Con Air,” “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Enemy of the State,” “Remember The Titans,” “Star Trek Nemesis," "Armageddon," and the classic cult film “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.”

GOYKOVICH Dusko Trumpeter. Born: Oct 14, 1931 in Jajce, Yugoslavia. Recorded for Enja, Visited U.S. for the first time with Marshall Brown's International Youth Band (playing at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival) attended Berklee (1961-1963) Played with the orchestras of Maynard Ferguson (1963-1964) and Woody Herman (1964-1966) Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band (1968-73) Slide Hampton (1974-1975). Miles Davis is his main influence.

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GR Technologies Mouthpiece company based in Wisconsin USA and developed by Gary Radtke and Chuck Macaluso. Endorsees include Chase Sanborn, Carl Fischer and Marvin Stamm.

GRANT Gary USA trumpeter worked with Michael Jackson, Simon and Garfunkel, Freddie Hubbard.

GREEN Frank USA trumpeter. Lead for Woody Herman Orchestra and Maynard Ferguson Orchestra during the ‘90s.

GREENWOOD Andrew UK trumpeter. London based. Lead trumpet with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Formerly with Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra, National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Originates from Clitheroe Lancashire UK

GRIEG Murray UK trumpeter, principal trumpet with ‘Opera North’ and senior trumpet teacher at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Host organiser of the International Trumpet Guild Conference July 2002

HALEY Bill Legendary USA rock and roll artist. Leader of ‘Bill Haley and the Comets’ Hits include ‘Rock Around the Clock’ ‘See You Later Alligator’

HAMPTON Lionel USA Vibraphonist. One of the giants of jazz. Worked with Benny Goodman whom he left in 1940 to form his his own big band. Famous tunes include Flying Home and Hamp’s Boogie Woogie. Died 31st August 2002 aged 94.

HANCOCK Herbie USA pianist and composer. Worked with Mile Davis. was one of the earliest champions of the Rhodes electric piano and Hohner clavinet. Compositions include Watermelon Man, Canteloupe Island, Recorded on Blue Note Records.

HARGROVE Roy USA. One of the finest trumpeters to emerge in the ‘90s. Worked with Jack McDuff, Clifford Jordan, Art Blakey. Recordings include: ‘Family’ (Verve 314 523 019) ‘Diamond in the Rough’ (Novus 3082) ‘Parker’s Mood’ (Verve 314 527 907)

HARDENBERGER Hawken Swedish trumpeter. One of the world’s top orchestral trumpeters.

HARDIN Lil USA pianist, worked with King Oliver. Second wife of Louis Armstrong

HAWDEN Dickie British trumpeter. Worked with Chris Barber, Tubby Hayes, John Dankworth Orchestra. Head of the Jazz department at Leeds College of Music from the mid-‘60s until early ‘90s. Retired and resident in Leeds. Recordings include: ‘Tribute to Chauncey’ (Roulette 96556), ‘After Lights Out’ (Tempo 6)

HAWKES Geoffrey UK instrument manufacturer. Later to become Boosey & Hawkes.

HAYDN Joseph Austrian composer Born 1732 Died 1809HAYDN Michael Austrian composer Born 1737 Died 1806. Younger brother of

Joseph and teacher of Weber. He was musical director to the Archbishop of Salzburg for over forty years.

HALLQUIST Robert USA author of PhD thesis ‘A Comparative Study of the Effect of Various Mouthpieces on the Harmonic content of Trumpet Tones. University of Minnesota 1979.

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HEATH Ted British bandleader, trombonist and composer. Toured USA in fifties with his big band performing at Carnegie Hall.

HEARNSHAW Colin UK trumpeter and teacher. Based in Lancashire.HERMAN Woody USA bandleader, clarinetist and composer. Compositions

include Woodchopper’s Ball. Albums include ‘Roadfather’ HEY Jerry Los Angeles based trumpeter and arranger. Responsible for

many of the horn arrangements in pop music since the late 70s early 80s.

HIBBERD Gavin UK trumpeter. Student at Salford University. Member of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra.

HIRT Al Trumpeter. Born in New Orlenas in 1922. Received 21 Grammy nominations (winning in 1964 for his signature song, "Java") and 50 albums in a career that spanned five decades. Had his own TV variety show. He also ran a nightclub in New Orleans' French Quarter for 22 years. Died 27th April 1999.

HITCHEN David UK trumpeter. Formerly with Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Worked in Monte Carlo and Caribbean. Working with UK bands including Pasadena Roof Orchestra, New Squadronnaires, Andy Prior Orchestra and Greg Francis Orchestras.

HOFFMAN Richard USA author of Master’s thesis titled ‘The Classification Standardization and Analyzation of Brass Mouthpieces Other than Trumpet and Cornet.’ Northwestern University 1955

HOLDEN Dave (Big Band) UK amateur trumpeter, musical director of rehearsal band and college lecturer.

HOLMAN Bill Saxophonist, pianist, composer and arranger. Born 21st May 1927. In 1952 he began his association with Stan Kenton, for whom he wrote and played for many years. During the '50s, he was also active in the West Coast jazz movement, playing in small bands led by Shorty Rogers and Shelly Manne, and co-leading a quintet with Mel Lewis in 1958. Written for many artists including Louie Bellson, Count Basie, Terry Gibbs, Woody Herman, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich, Gerry Mulligan, Doc Severinsen, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Carmen MacRae, Mel Torme, Woody Herman, Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughn, June Christy and the Fifth Dimension. Started his own big band in 1975. Since 1980, Holman has been increasingly active in Europe

HOPKINS Antony UK pianist. Composer, conductor and musicologistHUBBARD Freddie USA jazz trumpeter and composer. Worked with Art Blakey’s

‘Jazz Messengers’ Eric Dolphy, Oliver Nelson, Herbie Hancock. Compositions include ‘ Little Sunflower’. Recordings include ‘ Hubtones’ (Blue Note 84115) ‘Ready for Freddie’ (Blue Note 32094) ‘Blues and the Abstract Truth’ (GRP/Impulse 154)‘Ride Like the Wind’

HUCKRIDGE John UK trumpeter. Member of Maynard Ferguson’s British band in the ‘60s

HUNT Norman J. USA Author of Masters thesis titled ‘A Study of Cup Mouthpieces with special reference to the Dento-Facial Irregularity.’ Brigham Young University 1948

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INGRAM Roger USA trumpeter. Throughout the ‘90s was lead player for Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman Orchestra, Harry Connick Jnr. Ray Charles.

ISHAM Mark USA trumpeter and composer. Worked with Horace Silver, Dave Liebman, Pharoah Sanders. Endorsee of Monette instruments. Recordings include: ‘Blue Sun’ (Columbia 67227) ‘Afterglow’ (Columbia 67529)

JACOBS Marion L. USA author of thesis titled ‘Should Cup Mouthpieces Be Constructed and Fitted for Each Individual?’ Western State College of Colorado 1939.

JAMES Harry Legendary USA trumpeter, band leader, composer. Worked with Benny Goodman, Hit records include ‘Trumpet Blues and Cantabile’, ‘Carnival of Venice’ ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ Recordings include: ‘Bandstand Memories’ (Hindsight 503) ‘Snooty Fruity’ (Columbia 45447) ‘Wrappin’It Up’ (Bluebird 66155)

JARRETT Keith USA Pianist. Studied at Berklee College. Worked with Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Dewey Redman, Jan Gabarek. CDs include Inside Out, Whisper Not, Bridge of Light and Changeless.

JAZTEC Mouthpiece company located in Norwich UK. JET-TONE USA mouthpiece company based in Elkhart Indiana. JOHNSON Brian Member of the heavy metal band AC/DCJOHNSON Craig USA trumpeter, lead with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop

Nouveau’ in early ‘90s, also Dallas Jazz Orchestra. Based in New York working on Broadway.

JUSTIN Graham UK trumpeter. Studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester UK

KENTON Stan USA bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger. Hits include ‘Intermission Riff’ ‘Artistry in Rhythm’ ‘Peanut Vendor’

KILLIAN Al USA trumpeter known for his lead playing and high register work. Worked with Don Redman, Count Basie, Charlie Barnet, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington. Recordings include: ‘Bird and Pres – The ‘46 Concerts’ (Verve 0898)

KING David New Zealand cornetist. World champion cornet player. Head of Performance at Salford Univeristy. Brass band expert.

KING Johnny New York based jazz pianist, attorney and author. Has toured extensively as pianist. ‘Downbeat Magazine’ described him as “One of the strongest piano voices of the new generation”

KLEIN Mannie USA trumpeter featured soloist in many bands. Studio musician for decades. Worked with Paul Whiteman, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey. Film appearances include ‘East Side of Heaven’ (1939) ‘From Here to Eternity’ (1953) Recordings include: ‘Best of the Big Bands’ (Columbia/Legacy 48908) with the Dorsey Brothers.

KOBER Raymond P. USA author of Masters thesis titled ‘Effects of Mouthpieces on trumpet tone Quality: An Experimental Investigation.’ Illinois State Normal University 1957

KUSINSKI John S From Miami University 1984. Author of PhD thesis on The Effect of Cup depth and backbore shape, on listener’s categorizations of tone quality in recorded examples.

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LABARBARA John USA composer. Arranger and music educator. Lecturer in music at University of Louisville.

LABARBERA Chris USA trumpeter who had writing about Cat Anderson on the Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN) and who on his own admission is considered ‘something of a mouthpiece expert’.

LANGEY Otto UK. Author of tutor books for cornet and other brass and woodwind instruments.

LASKEY Scott USA. Mouthpiece expert and manufacturer. Formerly worked with Schilke company.

LAWRENCE Syd UK trumpeter and bandleader. Worked with Northern Dance Orchestra based in Manchester. Formed a big band in the ‘60s. Played predominantly the music of Glenn Miller.

LED Zepplin UK heavy rock band. LEE William USA author. Books include ‘MF Horn’. Co-founder and past

president of the International Association of Jazz Educators. Pianist working with Gene Krupa, Artie Shaw, Gerry Mulligan.

LEHMANN Author cited by Murray Schafer in reference to hearing loss as a result of exposure to excessive noise levels in industry etc.

LEVINSON Peter J. USA. Foremost jazz publicist for two decades. ‘Author of Trumpet Blues – The Life of Harry James’. Working on a biography of Nelson Riddle.

LOWENTHAL Dick USA trumpeter. Formerly musical director of the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra (c.1996)

LOWERY P.G. USA cornetist worked with Barnum and Bailey’s CircusLUSHER Don Most respected UK trombonist of all time. Lead with Ted

Heath Orchestra. Worked with Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Michel Legrand. Directed his own big band and the Ted Heath Orchestra. Awarded OBE in 2002.

LYNCH John USA trumpeter and author of A New Approach to Altissimo Trumpet Playing (C.L. Barnhouse, Publisher). Designer of an asymmetric mouthpiece.

LYTTELTON Humphrey One of Britain’s most popular trumpeters and bandleaders. Also author and broadcaster. Presented radio shows on the BBC for many years. Recordings include: ‘Rent Party’ (Stomp Off 1238) ‘Scatterbrains’ (Stomp Off 1111)

MAGGIO Louis Legendary trumpet teacher that developed a system for teaching using pedal tones. A book was produced in 1968 by Carlton Macbeth titled the Louis Maggio System in which he states ‘Louis Maggio, as a result of his total dedication to music and to his students, was more than just a great teacher, he became a way of life for all who came his way’.

MALEK Vincent F. USA author of thesis titled ‘A Study of Embouchure and Trumpet-Cornet Mouthpiece Measurements. Northwestern University 1953

MALONE Bob California based mouthpiece expert and mouthpiece company.MARK Stan USA trumpeter. Lead for Maynard Ferguson during the ‘70s

and ‘80s. Resident in Sacramento.

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MARCINKIEWICZ Joe USA trumpeter, mouthpiece designer and manufacturer. Originally based in California now based in Oregon.

MARCINKIEWICZ Mouthpieces USA mouthpiece company based in Oregon producing a wide range of mouthpieces for all brass instruments.

MARSALIS Wynton USA trumpeter, bandleader, author and educator. Formerly with Art Blakey and the ‘Jazz Messengers’. Director of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, narrator of the Ken Burns’ documentary on the history of jazz. One of the world’s best known modern day jazz musicians. Recordings include: ‘Think of One’ (Columbia 38641) Live at Blues Alley’ (Columbia 40675) ‘Citi Movement’ (Columbia 53324)

MAY Billy USA bandleader, trumpeter, composer and arranger. Resident in California. Worked extensively with Frank Sinatra. Arrangements include ‘Lament for May’ ‘S’posin’

McCONNELL Rob Canadian valve trombonist, bandleader, composer and arranger Rob McConnell and Boss Brass. Arrangements include ‘Groovin’ High’, ‘Jive at Five’.

McLAUGHLIN Clint ‘Pops’ USA trumpeter. Author of ‘The No Nonsense Trumpet from A-Z’ (1995)

MacMURRAY John UK orchestral trumpeter. Principal trumpet for Hallé Orchestra based in Manchester UK

McPHERSON Charles USA alto saxophonist. Resident in San Diego. Appeared on soundtrack of Clint Eastwood’s film ‘Bird’

MEKOA Johnny South African trumpeter and jazz educator. Resident in Johannesburg. Founder of musical director of the Music Academy of Gauteng.

MELLING Malcolm UK trumpeter. Formerly with Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Also member of Andy Prior Orchestra, Syd Lawrence Orchestra

MILLER Glenn USA bandleader and trombonist. Probably the most popular big band leader of all time. Hits include ‘String of Pearls’ Little Brown Jug’ ‘Moonlight Serenade’

MINGUS Charles USA bandleader and bass player. Worked with Louis (Big Band) Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Stan Getz, Duke Ellington.

Compositions include ‘Mingus Fingers’ ‘Fables of Phoebus’ MINTZER Bob USA saxophonist, composer, arranger. Has recorded 11 Big

Band CDs for the DMP label with five Grammy nominations and eight small group jazz CDs. Bob won a Grammy in 2002 for the Bob Mintzer Big Band recording Homage to Count Basie. He is also a 10 year member of the contemporary jazz group the Yellowjackets. Has performed with Buddy Rich, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Louie Bellson, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Franks, the Yellowjackets, Take Six, Bobby McFerrin, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, George Gruntz, Steve Winwood, Diana Ross, Queen, the American Saxophone Quartrt, New York Philharmonic, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, and Mongo Santamaria.

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MONETTE Dave USA designer and manufacturer of trumpets and mouthpieces. Based in Oregon. Taught Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Studied Alexander Technique.

MONETTE Mouthpieces USA mouthpiece company based in Oregon. Monette mouthpieces used by Wynton Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Terence Blanchard

MONK Thelonious Born 1917 Died 1982. American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, Monk is considered one of the most important, and eccentric, figures in modern jazz. He spent most of his life in New York City, playing in nightclubs; in the 1940s he was one of the first players of bebop. Compositions include, Straight No Chaser, Round Midnight and Monk’s Mood.

MOORE Ronnie (Big Band) UK rehearsal band based in Wigan and established in late 1970s.

MOOREHEAD-LIBS Jean USA author working with the Instrumentalist / International Trumpet Guild.

MORRISON James Australian multi-instrumentalist. Rated by many to be the best multi instrumentalist in the world. Albums include ‘Snappy Doo’ (Atlantic 82175) ‘Postcards from Down Under’ (Atlantic 81972)

MOZART L. Born in Augsburg in 1719 died in Salzburg in 1787. Violinist of high reputation. Composer of many symphonies and much chamber music. Author of famous ‘Violin School’ later translated into various languages including English in 1948. Father of Wolfgang Amadeus.

MULLIGAN Gerry Baritone saxophonist, composer and bandleader. In 1952, formed his first piano-less quartet, with Chet Baker on trumpet. He became one of the most known of the California cool jazz movement. Artist in residence at Miami University in 1974.

MUSIC PARTS UK A specialist brass instrument repair company based in Worsley near Manchester UK and owned by Peter Pollard.

MYERS Frederick C. USA author Masters thesis titled ‘The Effect of Different Mouthpieces Upon the Tone and Response of the Trumpet. Ohio State University 1948.

NARK Vaughn USA trumpeter. Lead with the Airmen of Note for 20 years.Member of the faculty of the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. Yamaha clinician leading his own quintet and resident in Washington DC.

NICHOLS Red USA. One of the finest cornetists to emerge during the ‘20s and band leader ‘Red Nichols and His Five Pennies.’ Hit records include ‘Ida. Sweets as Apple Cider’ Recordings include: ‘Red Nichols and Miff Mole’ (Retrieval 79010), ‘Red Nichols and His Five Pennies’ (Jazzology 90)

NICHOLAS Philip UK trumpeter and trumpet teacher resident in Manchester. Former member of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra.

NICHOLSON Lin USA trumpter. Lead with Maynard Ferguson in early ‘70s.NICHOLSON Stuart UK author of ‘A Portrait of Duke Ellington – Reminiscing in

Tempo’ The only European jazz writer to have received two

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Notable Book of the Year Commendations from the New York Times Book Review.

NIEHAUS Lennie USA saxophonist, composer and arranger. Played with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Also composed and arranged music for Stan Kenton Orchestra. In recent years has been involved in a considerable amount of writing for the films of Clint Eastwood, in particular ‘Bird’

NODAY Dennis USA trumpeter, resident in Florida. Played lead for Maynard Ferguson and Stan Kenton Orchestras

OLSEN R. Dale One of the foremost authorities in the world in the fields of trumpet design, testing and performance. From 1961 to 1968 served as director of research for F.E. Olds and Son Inc. and acted as a consultant to several major firms.

ODDO John USA pianist, composer and arranger. Worked with Woody Herman Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, Scott Hamilton and Warren Vache.

PARDUBA USA mouthpiece company. Known particularly for the ‘double-cup’ mouthpiece design endorsed by Harry James. Based in New York as early as 1915. Also played by Ziggy Elman, Ray Anthony.

PARKER Charlie USA saxophonist. Born 20th August 1920. Nicknamed ‘Bird’ and ‘Yardbird’. Worked with Jay McShann, Earl Hines, Billy Eckstine. Parker’s collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie startled the jazz world – together they helped to form and lauch be-bop. Their compositions include Groovin' High, Dizzy Atmosphere, Shaw 'Nuff, Salt Peanuts and Hot House. Many great names worked with Parker including Miles Davis. Red Rodney, Fats Navarro, Duke Jordan and Max Roach. He died in March 1955.

PASTORIUS Jaco USA electric bass player. Born 1st December 1951. Died 21st

September 1987. Worked with Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, Blood Sweat and Tears and Joni Mitchell. From 1980 to 1984, he toured and recorded with his own band, the innovative Word Of Mouth.

PARKE Jeff USA mouthpiece designer. Founder and owner, along with his wife Diane, of the Parke Mouthpiece Centre based in Van Nuys California. As a player toured with Maynard Ferguson, Glenn Miller, Paul Anka and Lisa Minnelli. Jeff began his mouthpiece business in 1982.

PAYTON Nicholas USA trumpeter from New Orleans. Worked with Clark Terry, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Marcus Roberts. Recordings include: ‘Gumbo Nouveau’ (Verve 314 531 199), ‘Payton’s Place’ (Verve 314 557 327) ‘Trumpet Legacy’ (Milestone 9286) ‘Doc Cheatham and Nicholas Payton’ (Verve 314 537 062)

PEPPER Art USA alto saxophonist. Born: Sep 1, 1925 in Gardena, CA.Died: Jun 1, 1982 in Panorama City, CA. Worked with Benny Carter and Stan Kenton Orchestras. Recorded with Buddy Rich. In his later years he was influenced by John Coltrane.

PERKINS Bill One of "coolest" of the West Coast tenor players of the 1950s. In his later years was influenced by John Coltrane and

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modernized his style. Also played baritone, alto, soprano, and flute. Worked with Stan Kenton Orchestra, Woody Herman, and Lighthouse All Stars. Died 9th August 2003 age 79.

PERRY Maurice UK trumpeter, retired professional. Resident in Wigan. Plays lead for the Ronnie Moore rehearsal band.

PLANAS Jaime Author of article ‘Rupture of the Obicularis Oris – Satchmo’s Syndrome.

PLANT Robert UK member of rock supergroup Led ZepplinPOLLARD Peter Brass craftsman and owner of Music Parts UKPRATT Bobby UK trumpeter. Lead trumpet with the Ted Heath Orchestra PURBROOK Colin UK pianist, composer, arranger and musical director. Also

played clarinet, trumpet, trombone and bass. Died 5th February 1999. Purbrook was rated as an outstanding character who enlivened the British Music Scene.

PURCELL Henry Composer born in London 1659 died London 1695. RAJEWSKI Richard Produced a mouthpiece manual for the Michigan Instrument

Service in Chicago c.1997RADER Don USA trumpeter now resident in Australia. Worked with

Woody Herman Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson, Frank Sinatra and many more.

RADTKE Gary Founder of the GR Technologies mouthpiece company. He has an extensive background in both musical performance and education, and manufacturing and design.

REEVES Bob USA mouthpiece expert and owner of mouthpiece company based in Los Angeles

RICH Buddy USA drummer and bandleader. One of the greatest drummers of all time. Theme tune ‘Rain on the Roof’ Albums include ‘Big Swing Face’ ‘Class of 78’

RODERICK Stan UK trumpeter. One of the busiest players of the ‘50s and ‘60s.ROGERS Shorty USA trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader. ‘Shorty

Rogers and The Giants.’ Worked with Woody Herman. Stan Kenton, ‘Lighthouse All-Stars, Albums include: ‘Swings’ (Bluebird 3012) ‘Yesterday’s, Today and Forever’ (Concord Jazz 223) ‘Cool and Crazy’, ‘Sunday Jazz à la Lighthouse’ (Original Jazz Classics 151)

ROHNER Traugott Founder of the Instrumentalist magazine. Taught in high schools Minnesota, North Carolina and Illinois and as a faculty member a Northwestern University.

ROUFFIGNAC Con Fanatical trumpet enthusiast. Resident of Wigan and member of Wigan Jazz Club. Could identify almost any trumpet and mouthpiece from a photograph.

ROSOLINO Frank USA trombonist. One of the top trombonists of the 1950s. Performed with Stan Kenton Orchestra, Supersax, Gene Krupa, Lighthouse All Stars and many more.

RUDY Muck USA instrument and mouthpiece companyRUSSO Bill USA composer, arranger and educator. Worked extensively

with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Compositions include Books include ‘The Art of Arranging’

SANDERS Neil Mouthpiece designer worked with Peter Pollard

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SANDOVAL Arturo Cuban born trumpeter virtuoso, bandleader and pianist. Now resident in Florida. Trumpet professor at Florida International University. Worked with United Nations Orchestra, GRP Big Band. Recordings include: ‘Flight to Freedom’ (GRP 9634) ‘I Remember Clifford’ (GRP 9668), ‘And the Latin Train’ (GRP 9701)

SAUNDERS Carl Los Angeles based trumpeter. Born 1942. Worked with Stan Kenton Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennet, Frank Sinatra. Saunders, Paul Anka, Robert Goulet, Si Zentner, Harry James, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman and Charlie Barnet. Since 1984 has worked with the big bands of Bill Holman and Bob Florence.

SCHILKE Mouthpieces USA mouthpiece company also manufacturers of trumpets. Based in Melrose Park, Illinois

SCHILKE Renold Trumpet and trumpet mouthpiece expert. Worked with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and WGN Radio Symphony. Taught at Northwestern University, DePaul University and Roosevelt University.

SCHOENBURG Loren USA saxophonist, music educator, worked with Benny Goodman Orchestra. Resident in New York

SCOTT Bon Joined AC/DC in 1974 replacing Dave Evans. Bon was with AC/DC for five years until his death in 1980.Co-leader with Tubby Hayes of Jazz Couriers

SELMER USA instrument company incorporating Vincent Bach instruments.

SEVERINSEN Doc USA trumpeter. Worked with Charlie Barnet, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman. In 1962 joined the Tonight Show Orchestra and became musical director in 1967. Recordings include: ‘Tonight Show Band’ (Amherst 3311), ‘Once More with Feeling!’ (Amherst 94405)

SEYMOUR Gene USA Author. Books include ‘Jazz - the Great American Art’SHANK Bud USA tenor saxophonist. Has been am important part of the

International jazz scene for over 50 years. Played with bands of Charlie Barnet, Stand Kenton and the Lighthouse All Stars.

SHAW Artie USA clarinetist and bandleader.SHEW Bobby California based trumpeter and music educator. Played lead

for Buddy Rich Orchestra, Louis Bellson Big Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi and many others. Recordings include ‘Outstanding in his Field’ (Inner City 1077) ‘Trumpets No End’ recorded with Chuck Findlay (Delos 4003) ‘Playing with Fire’ (MAMA 1013).

SHIPTON Alyn Jazz critic for the BBC and the Times newspaper. Work includes ‘Groovin’High’, a biography of Dizzy Gillespie and biographies of Fats Waller and Bud Powell.

SKINSNES K.O. Brass instrument expert working for Bob Reeves company based in Los Angeles.

SMITH Andre M. Writer who has produced biographies on the Life of Vincent Bach and on Charles Colin.

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SNEIDER Maria USA composer and bandleader. Awarded a Gil Evans Composition Commission by the International Association for Jazz Education.

SNELL Howard UK trumpeter and music educator. Formerly with the London Symphony Orchestra. Author of ‘The Trumpet’

SOLOFF Lew USA trumpeter based in New York. Member of ‘60s supergroup ‘Blood Sweat and Tears’ also worked for Maynard Ferguson, Gil Evans, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. Recordings include: ‘But Beautiful’ (Evidence 22005), ‘Farewell’ (Projazz 680) ‘Reunion’ (Sweet Basil 7301)

SOUNDS 2000 UK Rehearsal band based in the Northwest of England. Directed by saxophonist Jimmy Ashcroft.

SPOWART Gavin UK trumpeter based in Perth Scotland. In the ‘80s played for Eric Delaney’s ‘Little Big Band’, Freddie Star and Joe Longthorne.

STAFFORD Terell USA trumpeter. Worked with Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, Mingus Big Band, Clayton Brothers Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Recordings include ‘Centripetal Force’ (Candid 79718) ‘Fields of Gold’ (Nagel-Heyer 2005) ‘Present Tense’ with Bobby Watson (Columbia 32400)

STAMM Marvin USA trumpeter. Worked with Stan Kenton. Woody Herman, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Bob Mintzer, Benny Goodman (1974-76). Spent most of his career since 1966 as a studio musician. Recordings include: ‘Bop Boy’ (Music Masters 65065) ‘Mystery Man’ (Music Masters (65085)

STEELE-PERKINS Crispin UK trumpeter specialising in natural trumpetSTEWART Rex USA trumpet player. Worked with Fletcher Henderson, Duke

Ellington. Film appearance in ‘Rendez-Vous de Julliet’ (1949) Recordings include: ‘Trumpet Jive’ (Prestige 24119) ‘Late Date’ (Simitar 56132) ‘The Irrepressible Rex Stewart’ (Jazzology 36)

STORK John USA mouthpiece designer, manufacturer and author. STORK Phyllis USA mouthpiece designer, manufacturer and author.SUPPÉ Composer born 1819 died 1895. Wrote operas and operettas.SWIFT George Cornet player TAGG Philip UK musicologist and author Professor of Ethnomusicology at

Montreal University (as from Nov 2002). TARR Edward Author and trumpet expert, Founded the Edward Tarr Brass

Ensemble in 1969. Works include ‘The Trumpet’TELEMANN Georg Composer born 1681 died 1767. One of the most fluent,

versatile and prolific composers who ever lived.TERRY Clark USA trumpeter. Worked with Lionel Hampton, Charlie

Barnet, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tonight Show Band. Recordings include: ‘In Orbit’ (Original Jazz Classics 302) ‘One on One’ (Chesky 198), ‘Clark After Dark’ (MPS 68194) ‘To Duke and Basie’ (Enja 5011)

TIBERI Frank USA saxophonist, member of the Woody Herman OrchestraLater became musical director of Herman Orchestra

TRACY Stan UK pianist, composer and bandleader.

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TSCHAIKOWSKY Peter I. Russian composer born 1840 died 1893TURTLE A. Manchester based cornet and mouthpiece maker.

Manufactured the cornet mouthpiece used by UK trumpeter Eddie Calvert.

ULANOV Barry Jazz critic and Professor of English at Barnard College for thirty-five years. Author/editor on Christian humanism and jazz. Works include ‘A Handbook of Jazz’ (1959)

VAN CLEAVE Mark USA trumpeter. Contributor to the internet site for trumpet players Trumpet Players International network (tpin)

VANGUARD JAZZ Orchestra Originally the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Big Band. Resident at the Village Vanguard New York where they have a regular Monday night gig.

VAX Mike USA trumpeter and music educator. Endorses Yamaha equipment. Former lead trumpet for U.S. Navy Showband and the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Recordings include: ‘I Remember You’ (Master Communications 801) ‘Alternate Route’ (Sea Breeze 2102)‘Creepin’ with Clark’ (Summit 273)

VIVALDI Antonio Italian composer born 1675 died 12741. He was a noted violinist and instrumental composer.

VIZZUTTI Allen USA trumpeter and educator. Endorses Yamaha equipment endorses Marcinkiewicz custom mouthpiece. Worked with the Woody Herman Orchestra (1978-79) Chick Corea. Recordings include ‘Skyrocket’ (Summit 179) ‘Tap Step’ with Chick Corea (Sketch 9006) ‘Rainbow’ (Four Leaf Clover 5054)

WAGNER Robert USA actor. Well known through TV series ‘Hart to Hart’ WAKEMAN Rick UK keyboard superstar of ‘70s. Albums include ‘Journey to

the Centre of the Earth’ WALSER Robert USA trumpeter and musicologistWALTON Cedar USA jazz pianistWARBURTON USA mouthpiece company based in FloridaWARD Brian Big Band UK rehearsal band based in Lancashire / Greater Manchester

UK directed by Brian WardWATKINS Derek UK trumpeter. One of Britain’s busiest trumpet players.

Member of Don Lusher Big Band, James Last Orchestra.WENTWORTH & FLEXNER Produced the ‘Dictionary of American Slang’ WHALLEY Tony UK amateur trumpeter resident in Stockport UK. Formerly

lead trumpet with the Shades Jazz Orchestra WHITWORTH William USA Author of article titled ‘Lead Player’ published in

New Yorker.WHO The UK supergroup formed in the ‘60s. Hits include ‘Pinball

Wizard’WICK Dennis UK orchestral trombonist, teacher and designer of

mouthpieces and mutes.WIGAN JAZZ CLUBUK Jazz Club based at Mill at the Pier Wigan and formed in

1985.WIGAN YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA administered by Wigan Council. Formed

March 1977 Directed by Ian Darrington WILCOX Francis Assistant Professor of Music at Bowling Green State

University. PhD from Northwestern University

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WILD Craig UK trumpeter based in London. Former member of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Attended Wardle High School and Salford University. Member of Andy Prior Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Orchestra.

WILLIAMS Robbie UK vocal rock superstar. Formerly a member of ‘Take That’. In 2001 change musical direction and performed and recorded big band vocals in style of Frank Sinatra. Hits include ‘Angels’ ‘Millennium’ and ‘Rock DJ’.

WILSHER Paul UK trumpeter studying at University of Salford. Member of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Originates from Essex.

WINDING Kai Born 18th May 1922. Died 7th May 1983. Was one of the finest jazz trombonists in the world and a founding father of be-bop. Worked with Fats Navarro, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Tadd Dameron, Sonny Stitt, Billy Eckstein, Neal Hefti, Woody Herman, Chris Connor, Sylvia Syms. Benny Goodman and Stan Kenton. A member of the nonet featured on the historic THE BIRTH OF THE COOL (Capitol/1949).

WISE Alan USA trumpeter. Played lead trumpet for Maynard Ferguson during late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

Wright & Rounds Liverpool based music publishing company. Produced a cornet / brass tutor that proved to be extremely popular especially within brass band circles.

YAMAHA Japanese instrument manufacturing company. Also located in USA.

YATES Jim UK amateur trumpeter. Based in Wigan. Works with Sound 2000 rehearsal band directed by Jim Ashcroft.

YOUNG Lester USA tenor saxophonist. Born 1909 died 1959. Featured in the film ‘Jammin The Blues’. Worked with Count Basie, Andy Kirk, Fletcher Henderson and Billie Holiday. Also worked with Jazz at the Philharmonic.

ZAWINUL Joe Austrian born keyboard player and composer. Formed Weather Report with Wayne Shorter. Worked with Maynard Ferguson, Slide Hampton, Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison, Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis. Recordings include My People, Lost Tribes, Faces and Places, Stories of the Danube and Black Water.

ZOTTOLA USA mouthpiece company. Last know company location Port Chester, New York.

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