Following the recent death of British jazz trombonist and former BTS President
Don Lusher, Sheila Tracy has penned a fitting tribute and
obituary for the man
who inspired generations of young trombonists.
One of the most remarkable efforts to improve upon the basic design
of the trombone occurred at the turn of the 20th Century in Edwardian
England. Chris Greening looks at the instrument
designed for and produced by the Salvation Army.
Recently interviewed, Sam Burtis reveals to David Lalljee the intricacies of
the life of a New York studio musician. He discusses the influences
on him and other studio trombonists and the pressures of working in
the New York studio scene.
During the latter half of the 19th century, the alto trombone diminished
in popularity almost to the point of extinction. The last thirty years
have seen a resurgence of interest. Rob Slocombe investigates the Fall
and Rise of the Alto Trombone.
Peter Bassano, ex-trombonist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, has researched
that well-known work for trombone quartet, Beethoven's Vier Equale and
presents his findings in God's Trombones.
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