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Lee Morgan
A hard bop trumpeter, famous for his work with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and hit 'The Sidewinder'.
Bix Beiderbecke
1920s cornetist with a smooth and lyrical playing style, one of the prominent white jazz musicians of the time. Famous for 'Singin' the Blues' and 'I'm Coming Virginia'.
Chris Botti
Contemporary trumpet player known for his smooth jazz performances. His album 'When I Fall in Love' was a significant hit.
Terence Blanchard
Jazz trumpeter who is also known for scoring films, particularly his work with film director Spike Lee. Notable albums include 'A Tale of God's Will'.
Alison Balsom
English classical trumpeter, known for her extensive work as a soloist and her advocacy for new Trumpet compositions.
Wynton Marsalis
Modern jazz and classical trumpeter, he is the Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Notable for winning Grammy Awards in both jazz and classical genres.
Miles Davis
A jazz trumpeter who played a key role in the development of bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. Known for 'Kind of Blue' and 'Bitches Brew'.
Chet Baker
Jazz trumpeter known for his melodic playing and West Coast jazz style. Well-known works include 'My Funny Valentine' and 'Chet Baker Sings' album.
Maynard Ferguson
Notable for his remarkable ability to play accurately in higher registers, contributed to the development of jazz-rock fusion. Known for 'Gonna Fly Now' from the film 'Rocky'.
Dizzy Gillespie
A modern jazz trumpeter who, along with Charlie Parker, pioneered bebop. Known for his bent trumpet bell and scat singing. Famous for 'A Night in Tunisia'.
Arturo Sandoval
A Cuban-American trumpeter who has won multiple Grammy Awards. Noted for his technical proficiency and his work in both jazz and classical music.
Louis Armstrong
Pioneering jazz musician known for his innovative playing and singing. Famous for 'What a Wonderful World' and 'When the Saints Go Marching In'.
Freddie Hubbard
An accomplished bop trumpeter, recognized for his powerful and fast playing style. Known for his work on the album 'Ready for Freddie' and collaborations with Art Blakey.
Harry James
Swing era trumpeter known for leading a successful big band. His hit 'You Made Me Love You' is still remembered today.
Hakan Hardenberger
Swedish trumpeter, highly regarded in classical music circles, known for his performances of both modern and Baroque works.
Clifford Brown
Influential jazz trumpet player known for his warm tone and virtuosic technique. Best known for his work with the 'Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet'.
Tom Harrell
Contemporary jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer known for his warm sound and lyrical improvisation. Acclaimed albums include 'Prana Dance' and 'Infinity'.
Maurice André
French classical trumpeter known for his virtuosity and development of the piccolo trumpet repertory, with over 300 recordings.
Donald Byrd
Hard bop trumpeter who later moved into jazz-fusion and R&B. Notable albums include 'Black Byrd' and 'Fancy Free'.
Doc Severinsen
Known for his flamboyant outfits and his time as the bandleader on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'.
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