Jim Manley and I talk trumpet!

Jim Manley and I talk trumpet!

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Jim Manley and I talk trumpet!

This Month I was featured on the Trumpet Dynamics Podcast http://trumpetdynamics.com/ hosted by James Newcomb along with one of my friends and fantastic trumpet player Jim Manley from St. Louis.  James talked to me about Chop problems I have encountered over the past 20 years on the road and Jim let loose talking all things trumpet from chop issues to using less air to play with a bigger sound and more range.  I love talking to Jim about trumpet playing.  He is so passionate about it and has such great info.  He always inspires me to play better and I always pick something up from him that helps me learn to play this crazy instrument a little bit better.  I hope you enjoy the podcast. Here are a few photos I found from a trip to St. Louis.  Karl Hunter and I went Jim’s Gig and sat in with him and our friend Luppy on piano.   jim manley luppy st. louis

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Bob Reeves and The Other side of the Bell podcast with John Snell

Bob Reeves and The Other side of the Bell podcast with John Snell

Bob Reeves and The Other side of the Bell podcast with John Snell

Bob Reeves Blog
 I have been going to Bob Reeves Brass since I was about 14 years old to get my Trumpet mouthpieces made and the Valves on my trumpets aligned.  In the trumpet world Bob and his shop are a big deal.  While I was a young student I remember going to his old shop in Hollywood.  The who’s who of the trumpet world would stop into Bob Reeves shop on any given day.  I would meet the top players from Conti and Pete Candoli to Doc Severinsen.  For me Bob‘s shop was about the coolest place I could possibly be period.  The smell of the brass mouthpieces being made and the photos on the walls of trumpet greats with Bob were intoxicating. I would talk to Bob about what I needed through the little window in the lobby and he would go in the back of the shop and make or modify my latest mouthpiece creation that I hoped would play even better than the last one.   The top pros would walk in say hello and the door next to the window would open and they would be invited into the back of the shop to talk with Bob.  I would wait patiently in the front lobby for my latest mouthpiece to be handed to me through the window only dreaming of one day being invited back or becoming a trumpet pro like my heroes.  After many years of shop visits, mouthpieces, and lots of practicing I eventually was invited to the back of the shop.  I finally felt like I made it… It was a dream come true!  This past year I was invited to be interviewed on the  Bob Reeves trumpet podcast “The other side of the bell“.  It was a huge honor for me to be interviewed for this podcast.  The trumpet players they have interviewed for this podcast are the best in the world period.  Doc Severinson, Arturo Sandoval, Wayne Bergeron, Chuck Findley,Jerry Hey to name a few. Although  I do not feel worthy of being on the list with any of these players I am happy to share my story with anyone that may be interested or inspired by what I do.  Best, Glen
new year 2017

new year 2017

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new year 2017

Christmas Time saw us touring all over the country and we rang in the New Year on Stage at Disneyland.  We played on an outdoor stage over the water just across from Pirates of the Caribbean Ride.  It was great to be close to home for New Years Eve  and have our families come out to the gig.

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We played a few nights just before New Years Eve in Las Vegas at one of our favorite spots The Orleans.  I love the old classic signage out front

 

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Montana 2016

Montana 2016

Montana 2016

Montana!  In our 20 plus years of traveling we have performed in all 50 states but sadly we have only performed in Montana a few times.  Montana is a Beautiful place  and the people here are very friendly. I have been looking forward to this trip for quite some time ever since I saw that these shows were added to our tour schedule. The first show was in Bozeman.

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Getting to Bozeman

To get to Bozeman was no small feat.  We had to fly from LA to Denver then to Billings, Montana.  We arrived at around 10 pm and then drove about 2 hours to Bozeman which put us in at around 12:30am. Basically a 12 hour journey from the time I left my house in LA until I arrived in Bozeman. Bozeman is a small town and is very cool.  We found a great Breakfast spot The Feed Cafe. We actually tried to go to the Stockyard Cafe.  A little tiny building on a farm that looked awesome.  Unfortunately after arriving  there was a sign that said closed for the season.

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The Feed Cafe

That’s when we headed to the Feed Cafe and were not disappointed.  After Bozeman we played in Hamilton and Billings.  Both shows were sold out and had great energy and Vibe.  One of my good Jazz trombone/piano player friends John Roberts was at the Billings show.  He has moved to Montana and is now a professor at Montana State University Billings.  It was great to catch up with him after the show at the Alberta Bair Theatre.  Here are some photos from the trip.  Enjoy!

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August 2016

August 2016

August 2016

We spent 22 days traveling this month.  Wow….I’m tired…..we performed in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Texas, California, Nevada, Connecticut, and Iowa.  A few highlights: The Trapp family lodge outdoor summer concert series in Stowe, Vermont.  It is just absolutely beautiful out on the meadow……exactly what you would expect Vermont to look like.

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The Empire theatre in San Antonio Texas.  Not only is San Antonio a really cool town to visit (The Alamo, River walk and cool funky architecture) but the Empire Theatre and fans did not disappoint with their warmth and beauty.
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The New York State fair in Syracuse New York!
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Eating on the road can be a perk if you are foodies like we are.  This month we focused on Barbeque.  The Salt Lick in Texas and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse, New York.  They are different and both great in their own ways. Hopefully you will have a chance to visit one of these places sometime in the future.
Best,
Glen