Trumpet Kings
Subtitle: The Players Who Shaped the Sound of Jazz Trumpet
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: June 9, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9780879306403
Subjects: Brass instruments; Jazz; Musical Instruments - Brass; Jazz musicians; Music; Music/Songbooks; Trumpet players; Genres & Styles - Jazz; History & Criticism - General; Music / Jazz; Music / Reference; Music & Performing Arts; Biography
First sentence: In the beginning there was Buddy Bolden, the first superstar of jazz, a cornetist who in 1895 formed his earliest band.
Description: "Since the birth of jazz, the trumpet has played a lead role in virtually every jazz style, and it shines in its own golden age today. There is no shortage of triumphs and tragedies in the lives of the brilliant jazz musicians who choose this instrument, and you'll meet 479 of them here.".

"Trumpet Kings unveils the stories behind great trumpeters past and present who drive the jazz world - such royalty as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Wynton Marsalis - plus many lesser-known but noteworthy players.".

"What sets this book apart is the intimacy of its profiles, each written like a short story tracing the "plot" of the artist's life. Highlighting why these colorful musicians are so significant, author Scott Yanow describes each jazz trumpeter's unique personal and musical traits, intriguing life experiences, relationships with other influential players, career milestones, and key recordings. Through these engaging stories, you'll explore the entire history of jazz trumpet."--BOOK JACKET.