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Best Trumpet Players of All Time 34 items ranked


Rated 1 point - posted 6 months ago by mail4gigi in category Music.
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Miles Davis Report Abuse
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Maurice Andre' Report Abuse
He has been seated by his peers as the greatest classical player to date.
29 points - added 6 months ago by mail4gigi - [add comment]

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Louis Armstrong Report Abuse
Innovator
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Chris Martin Report Abuse
He has the most beautiful sound with flawless technique. He wins every audition he takes. He is Chicago's principal player. What more should I say?
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Rafael Mendez Report Abuse
Rafael's unmatched technical skills coupled with his egoless desire to make beautiful music make him my choice for best trumpet player of all time.
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Harry James Report Abuse
He was creative, innovative and he could express his feelings with trumpet!
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Alan Vizzutti Report Abuse
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Arturo Sanduval Report Abuse
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Bud Herseth Report Abuse
Principal Trumpet for the Chicago Symphony for many years. He established himself as one of the great symphany orchestra players of all time.
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Timofey Dokshitzer Report Abuse
Established as the Soviet Union's greatest player. Has had a profound impact on US players.
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Wayne Bergeron Report Abuse
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Maynard Ferguson Report Abuse
Began as a phenom as a teen. Became one of the great Jazz trumpeters.
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Phil Smith Report Abuse
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Phil Driscoll Report Abuse
Unique sound, exceptional tonal quality and projection in the high register
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Bix Biederbach Report Abuse
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Doc Serverinsen Report Abuse
Great player, great personality.
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Began as an amazing young player, even today remains at the top of his game.
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Chris Botti Report Abuse
Innovative, unique, versatile
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Cat Anderson Report Abuse
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Rick Baptist Report Abuse
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Wynton Marsalis Report Abuse
Incredible player both classically and in jazz, superb innovator and promoter of music.
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Bill Chase Report Abuse
awesome range and power with unequaled technique
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Susan Slaughter Report Abuse
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