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The Brian Setzer Orchestra is Back on the Road! (Plus, Some Killer Trumpet Interviews)

Hey everyone,

Here’s a brief look at what’s been happening this month. It’s a quick one covering a recent playing trouble, a small and very powerful goal accomplished on the road this year and maybe some motivation for you to move forward with your playing. If you don’t care about that stuff, you still might want to scroll to the bottom of the article. There are some links to a couple fun and inspiring trumpet interviews I recently watched on YouTube…late at night in my hotel room.

Trumpet Year in Review: What Worked (And What Didn’t) in 2017

Here we find ourselves again; another year down, one step closer to the grave.

Let’s put some pep in that step with the annual, “BTB Year in Review!”

Here’s what worked (and what didn’t) in 2017: …

Understanding and Incorporating the Jazz Language (In VA) – BTBLOG Ep 7

Still waiting for that “light bulb” moment when it comes to understanding and incorporating the jazz language into your own playing? Here’s a super-easy, super-fun method for doing just that (straight from the teachings of one of the greatest improvisers ever). Enjoy!