Downstream Ep. 14: David Cantero

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David Rejano is the Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra since 2016. Before that, he served as Principal Trombone with the Orquestra Sinfonica de Navarra from 2002 to 2007, Principal Trombone with the Orquestra del Gran Teatro del Liceo de Barcelona (Barcelona Opera House) from 2007 to 2010, and Principal Trombone with the Münchner Philharmoniker from 2010 to 2016. He has also performed as a guest with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestre National de France, Seoul Philharmonic, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks or the Orchestre de l’Opéra de Paris....

Downstream Ep. 13: Elijah Cornish

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Elijah Cornish is a freelance trombone player originating from, and currently based in Melbourne, Australia. He holds a master's in music performance from the University of Melbourne, as well as certificate qualifications from The Australian National Academy of Music and the Colburn School in Los Angeles. Elijah performs in a variety of musical contexts but primarily boasts an extensive list of experience in professional orchestras both in his home country and abroad. While being a regular guest for performances in the Melbourne Symphony and Orchestra Victoria, he has also performed...

Downstream Ep. 12: Brad Edwards

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With a style that has been described as “passionate,” “fiercely vigorous,” and even “humorous,” Brad Edwards has appeared as a soloist before audiences in the United States and Europe. His solo credits include radio and television broadcasts, premieres of new music, guest recitals at colleges and regional workshops, and concertos with student and professional orchestras and wind ensembles. He has twice been featured as a soloist with “Pershing’s Own” Army Band at the American Trombone Workshop in Washington D.C. As a member of the Air Force Concert Band he was twice featured...

Downstream Ep. 11: Double Header! Jay Cook & Seth Vatt

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For your consideration: Two great names in the trombone world. Justin (Jay) Cook is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of Central Arkansas where he teaches studio trombone, trombone choir, brass ensembles, and low brass methods. He also serves as the Exhibits Director for the International Trombone Festival. Justin Cook holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Trombone Performance degree from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from Northern Arizona University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the...

Downstream Ep. 10: José Milton Vieira and Martin Schippers

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Here's a dual interview with two young trombone greats. José is a Brazilian trombonist with many solo competition wins and is the solo trombone of Orquestra Sinfonica de Porto Alegre. Martin is a globetrotting soloist and the 2nd/bass trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. José's accomplishments can be seen here, along with some amazing recordings: and Martin's biography is at the Concertgebouw's website: Suffice to say, they are both masters of the craft. Listen as we talk about many things other than the trombone!

Downstream Ep. 9: Will Baker

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Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Will Baker is one of the most sought after young Bass Trombonists working today. He is the Principal Bass Trombonist of the and his musicianship has taken him all over the world, including stints with the , , , , and Burning Man 2018 with the . Before moving to Northern California, Will was the premier bass trombonist in the state of Iowa, performing as the tenured member of Orchestra Iowa from 2013-17 and the Des Moines Symphony since 2014-18. In 2016, while with the , Will commissioned and...

Downstream Ep. 8: Peter Steiner

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with young phenom Peter Steiner. The globe-trotting soloist has struck out on his own (with the help of his significant other and significant talent Constanze Hochwartner) and made an incomparable career performing recitals, a feat managed by few on our instrument. We had a blast hanging out with Peter before his UCLA recital; enjoy!

Downstream Ep. 7: Christian Lindberg

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Christian needs little introduction. He is one of the most prolific and influential trombonists of all time, conducting and playing his way across the world for the last 40 years. Here's our early morning talk with him.

Downstream Ep. 6: Jeffery Miller

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"Young new Orleans-bred trombonist and singer, Jeffery Miller has no shortage of believers who recognize his talent." This is obviously true, as Jeffrey has subbed in with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, played in the Disneyland College Band, with the Wynton Marsalis Septet, and is on full scholarship to Julliard. We recently sat down with Jeffery for dinner at a local restaurant. Here's the result! Pardon the other guest's noise. http://hyperurl.co/losecontroljm

Downstream Ep. 5: Jon Hatamiya

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Enjoy our interview with Jon Hatamiya! From Jon's website at https://www.jonhatamiya.com: Trombonist, composer, and B.A.C. Endorsing Artist Jon Hatamiya is one of the most promising trombonists to come out of the Sacramento area and is rapidly making a name for himself on both the New York and California music scenes. He was recognized in the August 1st, 2011 edition of Jet Magazine as the only trombonist on Wynton Marsalis’s list of “Who’s Got Next”, which highlighted the next generation of emerging jazz artists. Jon also received a 2015 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award from...