www.trentaustin.com
11.17.08 | quick video from my recital
Thanks to everyone who made the recital a great success. The house was packed (additional seating on the stage), audience fantastic, and vibe fantastic. Here's a taste of what you missed if you didn't check it out.
Best,
t
11.11.08 | Come to my faculty Recital at USM this Friday!
Howdy everyone!
As some of you might know I've been feverishly working on my faculty Recital at USM. I hope a few might be able to attend this concert on Friday evening. I'm actually working on setting up a live webcast but the administration is shuffling their feet a bit.
November 14th:
Gorham, ME
Spotlight Concert Series: Class and Jazzical by Trent Austin. USM Faculty Member Trent Austin will perform pieces by Jolivet, Paganini, Rabe, Debussy, Michael Haydn, Astor Piazzolla, Thelonius Monk, Hoagy Carmichael, Kenny Dorham, and Trent Austin. 8PM For more information go to http://www.trentaustin.com or
http://www.usm.maine.edu/music/media/PressReleases0809/2008-11-14TrentAustin.htm
FYI here's my recital program:
Caprice #17: Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)
Concerto in D, MH 104: Michael Haydn(1737-1806)
Adagio/Allegro
Girl With the Flaxen Hair: Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
arr. Trent Austin
Shazam : Folke Rabe ( b. 1935)
Concertino: Andre Jolivet
(1905-1974)
Intermission
Café 1930: Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
arr. Trent Austin
Kapow: Trent Austin (b. 1975)
Lotus Blossom: Kenny Dorham (1924-1972)
Wings: Trent Austin (b. 1975)
Stardust: Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)
arr. Trent Austin
Trinkle, Tinkle: Thelonius Monk (1917-1982)
arr. Trent Austin
10.30.08 | Coming to Denver this weekend!
I'm coming back out the Denver this weekend as a feautured performer/clinician at the Rocky Mountain Trumpet Festival. Other guest include the wonderful Vinnie DiMartino, Keith Johnson, and Chase Sanborn. I will also have my full compliment of Wedge Mouthpieces (including flugel, cornet and trumpet pieces) for trial. You can also register online to win a bunch of prizes, including two free www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com lessons
I hope to see you there!
09.29.08 | New Brandenburg Clip on new equipment setup.
Hey everyone!
Here's a raw mp3 clip from offstage of the B'burg performance on Saturday. The conductor got me at the beginning as I wasn't totally prepared for his prep beats (I was thinking he only was giving one). So I chipped out on the G a bit. bummer.
This is on my Schilke P5-4, Osmun new Bb pipe, and Wedge 3C/9* mouthpiece.
Enjoy.
927 Brandenburg 2 mvt 3 Wedge 3COsmun pipe - Putfile.com
-T
09.22.08 | New sound clip up from "Trumpet Serenade"
Okay... so this might be the most double/triple time you've heard on a "ballad" but after a night of mostly lush ballads I thought I'd rip open a very Freddie Hubbard-like version of Body and Soul. I used the Verse to Stardust as a solo intro... we played Stardust (sans the verse) in the first set.
I used my Kanstul 1525 flugel with a Wedge 3 deep cupped mouthpiece. Awesome combo and REALLY easy to play.
Check it out on my listen page... it's a long file so be patient for the download. Cheers!
-t
08.29.08 | Upcoming special event at the Sahara Club... Trumpet Serenade!
Tuesday, September 16th: Trent Austin Quartet live at the Sahara Club (www.jockosjazz.com)
Special EVENT: Trumpet Serenade: Lush ballads and easy standards. Bring a date and enjoy the smooth music.
Come check out a special concert at the great Sahara club with my quartet featuring Jon Wheatley on Guitar, Todd Baker on Bass, and Les Harris, Jr. on percussion. The performance runs from 7:30-10:30 and the cover charge is only $5! The food is great as well! I'll look forward to seeing you there!
08.28.08 | Upcoming Brandenburg #2
Check my calendar for my next public performance of Brandenburg #2. I have a few more in the works as well.
08.22.08 | Many "new" horns for sale later today!
Hey folks! I've been getting into trying out a bunch of vintage trumpets and will be constantly selling items that I test out. I'll often fix them up and clean them as well. I'll put a few online here for sale later today. Email me directly using the contact page if you're interested in what I'm selling.
-T
08.04.08 | New Blog
Hey folks... Here's my new blog to progress my new lifestyle changes (I've had it with my current health status!). Feel free to check it out and comment. If you're a bit off your "peak shape" and want to join me let's do it together!
Best,
T
07.21.08 | New Sound Clip with Markus Stockhausen
One of my absolute highlights in my life was sharing the stage with a true musical genius, Markus Stockhausen. Below is a link of a low-fi (Zoom H4) recording we played entitled "Wings" live at the Chosen Vale Trumpet Seminar on June 28th, 2008.
A few nights earlier Markus very graciously invited me to perform a short free improvisation on his solo recital. Being primarily a "chord and Changes" guy I have to say I was a little scared I would step all over his toes. His level of musicianship is off the charts.
Improvising freely is the most intense experience you can imagine. Now imagine it with one of the world's great musicians? wow! Performing with him on stage was incredibly inspiring and humbling. I think he might be the deepest musician I've ever met. Markus is a player who can play any style, any way, and put his personal stamp every moment of performance.
A few days after his solo recital Markus asked Ed if we could do another duo performance on the final Chosen Vale concert. I very happily accepted the request and we decided we'd play our two Kanstul Flugelhorns. There was a bit of theatrical influence on this piece as we started the piece with our backs together and then moved away from each other... playing until we eventually ended up coming back together.
My work with Markus truly changed EVERY aspect of how I improvise. This coming from a session where I didn't really think I'd improvise that much. How cool is that?
Again my hat goes off to my mentor Ed for changing my life yet again!
I hope you enjoy the clip as much as I enjoyed performing with Markus!
http://media.putfile.com/wmsta
or
http://www.trentaustin.com/html/listen.php (if the first link does not work for you)
-Trent
PS: If you haven't checked out Markus' music check out the link below:
http://www.markusstockhausen.de/
07.20.08 | Selling a bunch of horns on ebay
Purging the closet once again. Help me out and get a great deal on a horn (or two, or three...)
06.29.08 | Michael Haydn Video from Chosen Vale
Here's a quick clip from my live performance from the 2008 Chosen Vale Trumpet Seminar. I have full audio clips coming as well as many more clips. Chosen Vale has changed my life.
-T
06.09.08 | BUSY Times here... check out a show coming soon!
Hello Everyone!
It's been a very busy year to date of mostly teaching, private concerts, and events. I've reduced a lot of my public performances due to my increased teaching/clinic obligations but I wanted to inform you of a few events this month that you might be interested in attending.
Friday, June 6th: Outerland club (Formerly the hot-tin-roof) on Martha's Vineyard with Dwight & Nicole:
DWIGHT & NICOLE
A Celebration of Ray Charles and Betty Carter
The standout New York City blues/soul duo honor the legendary duets of Ray and Betty! This acclaimed show recently sold out two shows at the Blue Note in NYC and the Regattabar in Cambridge. Featuring lively renditions of duets "People Will Say We're In Love," "Two to Tango," and Ray's classic show-stopper "Night Time is the Right Time." A night of great music no fan should miss. Tickets available at the door 7pm.
Tuesday, June 10th: Trent Austin Quartet live at the Sahara Club (www.jockosjazz.com)
Come check out a special concert at the great Sahara club with my quartet featuring Ryan Parker on Rhodes, Bruce Gertz on Bass, and Brooke Sofferman on percussion! The performance runs from 7:30-10:30 and the cover charge is only $5! The food is great as well! I'll look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, June 13th:
2nd Annual "Jazz for the Next Generation" Residency Program
Friday June 13 Trent Austin/Steve Grover w/ Tony Gaboury, guitar and Oliver Watkinson, bass. . We are extremely grateful to Heidi Anderson for working so hard to bring us back this year. I, by the way, play the trumpet, and Steve is a master percussionist/composer. We are joined by Tony and the talented Waynflete high school senior Oliver Watkinson, who is a player to watch. Material at our portion of the concert will probably include some originals as well as some jazz tunes and standards. Please check out the attached press release for more details!
Frontier Café, Fort Andross building, Brunswick ME 7:30 PM donations
June 16th-28th: Participant in the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar: www.chosenvalemusic.org
I'm very honored to have been selected as a participant of this extremely prestigious seminar, hosted at the Enfield Shaker Museum in Enfield, NH. Two weeks of intensive music, study, composition, improvisation, yoga, etc will keep the creative juices flowing. Some of the finest trumpeters in the WORLD will be there as well as a tremendous faculty. There are two concerts which are open to the public and WELL worth attending. Just click on the site for more details. I'll be performing some solo improvisations as well as a few baroque concertos (Telemann and Michael Haydn) probably.
Much more to come in July, including another performance at my favorite venue in the world, the Blair Hill Inn (July 23rd with Tom Snow) http://www.blairhill.com
Thanks for reading and keep on keepin' on!
05.12.08 | Private engagements
I've recently been inundated with inquiries about my performing schedule in regards to private events. The simple answer is of course I play private events (Weddings, Corporate, and Personal) but I do not put them on my performance calendar. I have recently bought a tremendous PA system and have been doing packages which consist from anything like solo trumpet music, small cocktail and reception music, to full ensemble performances and Disc Jockey work.
If you have a date in mind and enjoy my work, send me a note through my site. I'll be happy to talk with you and your entertainment needs.
-Trent Austin
05.09.08 | New instruments for sale... great deals!
I've decided I have way too many horns as I recently went on another "safari". I am keeping a few of my vintage Conns but selling most of the others...
1. Connstellation 38B from 1966
2. Conn Victor 6a Long Cornet from 1960-1 (AWESOME HORN!)
3. Conn New World Symphony 2b from the 20s
4. King Liberty from the 20s
5. Selmer Deville (pics coming soon)
Check out the gallery section for more info.
Cheers,
T
05.02.08 | New YouTube Clip
Here's a new Duo Clip with one of my USM students, Phil McGowan. Enjoy!
04.21.08 | New Clips up
More coming soon! Check out the "listen" page....
Cheers,
T
04.04.08 | Instruments for sale page!
In the next few weeks you'll see that I'm going to have a bunch of my great horns for sale.
If you'd like to see what's for sale come on over and check them out. I have great pics of each instrument listed as well as sound clips for a great majority of them!
Listed right now are:
mint Selmer 80J in beautiful matte lacquer finish
vintage King Liberty from the late 20's in gold
Vintage Martin Troubadour from the 20's
Up later today:
Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt Model Cornet
Yamaha 8310Z with Osmun PVA
Eastman red Brass Flugelhorn
Eastman yellow brass C trumpet
Berkeley Eb/D trumpet
04.01.08 | Exciting times
Hey Everyone in cyberspace!
Tis the season to be busy... I have had a nice week of vacation (surrounded by a wonderful birthday on Monday watching my new HD direct tv... holy cow I can’t wait for the baseball season to "start"!).
Back to the grind teaching wise but I can’t wait.
I also have a few projects winding up:
I’m recording a duo CD at the end of this month with one of Maine’s hidden treasures, Mr. Gerry Wright. He’s one of the most sensitive and swinging pianists I’ve ever played with. We’ll be doing a bunch from the great American songbook. stay tuned to new clips as we work on the project. It’s slated for a July release (and perhaps a bit later on Itunes).
My solo CD should also be out by then... digital downloads only (even though I can make you a HOMEMADE cd if you’d like.
Speaking of Itunes, I’ve lowered my CD download rates on www.cdbaby.com/trentaustin1 to a very fair price. If you haven’t downloaded a copy (LEGALLY ;) please consider doing so.
I should have a new gig calendar up for the summer soon. Since 80% of my gigs in the summer are Private functions I’ll make sure to give plenty of notice about them when they come in. I’m also looking to fill in a date on July 24th and 25th in Maine/NH either duo (tpt/piano) or quartet.
Oh, yeah... stay tuned to a vocal disc and a Christmas disc coming soon.
Did I mention I was busy?
Peace,
T
03.12.08 | My Wedge Trumpet Mouthpiece experiences
Hello trumpet friends in cyberspace:
A lot of people have been asking questions about the Wedge so I thought it was about time I wrote down a brief synopsis of my Wedge experience. There's some old info in this post from numerous sites but I thought it would be good to boil it all down to one generic "testament" to the mouthpieces that really make my playing life fun again.
When I was the height of my "despair" during my recent struggles with allergic reactions to silver and gold and then the subsequent disappointment in every "alternative" design (Lexan, Delrin, wood, platinum, rhodium, aluminum, stainless steel) I sent Dr. Dave an email. We've sold items in the past and I remember how great he was in those transactions. He offered to send me 4 tops for a trial and we were to go from there.
I anxiously waited at my mailbox like a kid staring at the chimney on Christmas Eve. To be honest I really didn't think these pieces were going to help but I was desperate for a solution to my issues (other than switching to piano). After all at this point I had pretty much exhausted every option available. I was at my wits end.
The pieces came really fast in the mail, perhaps in 3 days (Vancouver to Boston, mind you). I opened them up around 9:30 and let played them a bit. Here's what I wrote shortly after:
"With all the buzz about these new pieces, all my recent issues with chop irritation, and me being the epitome of a "gearhead" I just wanted to let people know I ordered a few of these to try out! Even in half-of-a-day (I took the 3CC to my gig this morning, Dave after playing on it for 5 minutes) I'm REALLY pleasantly pleased! So much that my Monette stayed in the case for my gig and I played the Sonare' and 3CC combo!"
I read an article by Dave Bilger saying that if a mouthpiece didn't make an immediate impression (other than on your chops) it probably wasn't for you. After trying to make a bunch of mouthpieces "work" in the past I was a bit on the fence in regards to this. The Wedge really took no time to "acclimate" to. I played a gig a few hours after getting them in the mail. I noticed an instant improvement in response, tone colors, intonation, and of course feel.
My overall spread and sound was a little softer than before but this was a temporary reaction to the new mouthpiece. After a few days I began to realize that these Wedges were changing my playing. The design of the Wedge was making my embouchure and corners especially much greater participants in tone production. I also noticed my sound was getting richer and my projection better. The best part, however, was that the mouthpiece did not make my chops burn. AT ALL! This makes no sense to me, my GP, and my allergist. I told him and he said that if it doesn't hurt to continue to run with it. I have and haven't stopped playing them since then.
Here are (after about about 5-6 months on the pieces) my general observations in my own playing:
1. All of my sound qualities from "conventional" pieces are in the Wedge. Iinitially I struggled with a bit out outward projection but once my chops fully adjusted to the Wedge (a week or so) everything was comparable.
2. My practical range improved by two half steps.
3. . A great aspect of these pieces for me is that I have the exact same range and control on all the cups. What that means is that my overall trumpet feel stays the same but the tone changes. It's really neat that I can put the 3B in and still go up to d's/eb's above DHC (top of my semi-practical range) but the sound/projection changes when I go to the 3C, or 3D. G's and A's are rock solid.
4. No pain (just muscle fatigue due to hours of practicing).
5. Greater control over soft volumes.
6. Greater variety of tonal colors (probably due to the different cups).
7. Switching over to conventional rims (flugel until the Wedge comes out) is very easy.
I can't believe how much fun it is to practice without pain again. The years of thinking I was weak and wimpy are gone. I can't imagine ever putting another mouthpiece up to my chops again. Dr. Dave has really done something new and exciting here. He's also made the joy and passion come back in my playing due to the fact I'm practicing a LOT more now. I owe him so much I don't think I could ever repay him. He's a class act every way. He's really sincere, he listens well, he's open to suggestions, and he seeks out the truth in every player. It's very rare to have makers be all of these things.
Once again, thank you Dr. Dave... you've really made a tremendous impact in my playing, embouchure health, and overall quality of music.
Sincerely,
Trent Austin
www.trentaustin.com
www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com
Here are links to all of the clips I've recorded to date on the Wedge (I'm probably leaving out a few).
http://media.putfile.com/Mopti-on-Wedge-3cSonare
http://media.putfile.com/wedge3c-harmon
http://media.putfile.com/big224-sonarewedge
http://media.putfile.com/One-Finger-Snap-on-3B-Wedge
http://media.putfile.com/Softly-on-Wedge-3A
http://media.putfile.com/Inner-Urge-on-the-Wedge-3b
http://media.putfile.com/Dolphin-Dance-with-Selmer-80J-Wedge-3B
http://media.putfile.com/duo-confirmation-with-LB-Bach-Cornet-wedge-3A
http://media.putfile.com/Duo-Blues-with-Drums-on-LB-Cornet-Wedge-3A
http://media.putfile.com/Mercy-Mercy--Selmer-80J-Wedge-3B
http://media.putfile.com/AfroBlue-on-Selmer-80J-Wedge-3b
http://media.putfile.com/Solar-Selmer-80J--Wedge-3B
http://media.putfile.com/On-Green-Dolphin-Street-1898-Conn-Cornet-Wedge-3A
http://media.putfile.com/Bye-Bye-Blackbird-Selmer-80J--Wedge-3B
http://media.putfile.com/If--I--Should-Lose-You-Selmer-80J--Wedge-3C-offstage-mic
http://media.putfile.com/blueaugmentation-on-Selmer-80J-Wedge-3C
http://media.putfile.com/My-Ideal-on-the-Wedge-3C--mouthpiece-wwwwedgemouthpiececom
http://media.putfile.com/Wedge-Mouthpiece-sample-on-Rhythm-changes
http://media.putfile.com/Nearness-of-you-solo-on-The-Wedge-3B
http://media.putfile.com/Broadway--on-the-Wedge-3B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iNGXKrwS8s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyY8b35Pmzw
01.30.08 | Live worldwide gig reminder and a whole bunch of new gigs!
Live broadcast reminder for Friday and new gigs!
Phew! things are REALLY busy here (knocking on wood... hope you can check out some of these events!).
Happy New Year to everyone out there in cyberland!
I hope your 2008 isn't as busy as mine has been. I have a few events coming up soon and thought a few of you might be able to check them out. Plans on releasing CD's 3,4, and 5 are also in the works. 2008 should be a great year for music. Thanks in advance to everyone who comes and supports live music.
*CONCERT INFO*
Feb 1st - Trent Austin Live Studio broadcast!
Trumpeter Trent Austin and his jazz quintet will be playing a
120-minute set of originals and jazz standards on Maine Public Radio.
You can listen live and free of charge at:
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/mpbc/ppr.pprmain
(local tickets are free and available if you email Rich Tozier at rich@mpbn.net
February 6th: Clinics, workshops and an evening performance at Fryeburg Academy... the students at Fryeburg will blow your socks off! for more details and tickets email me directly.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 with Chris Humphrey at NH All-State
Pinkerton Academy Auditorium
5 Pinkerton St.
Derry, NH
Chris Humphrey vocals, piano, artificial rhodes sound, kazoo
Matt Langley, woodwinds
Trent Austin, trumpet/flugel
Keala Kaumeheiwa, bass
Dave Jamrog, drums/percussion
This should be a FANTASTIC night of music... plus a good hang (I haven't played with my old roomie Dave since CT's 85th).
www.chrishumphrey.net
February 10th: with the Jazz Collective at Starbucks! Come enjoy a cup of joe and some Joe Henderson tunes:
Starbucks (6-8:30 gig time)
60 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02473
781-863-1189
Saturday, February 23
Dimensions In Jazz Presents The Steve Grover Annual Birthday Bash with the Steve Grover Quintet. Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums. Lots of new music! Mark down the date. Location TBA. Stay tuned.
Location: TBA Likely 8PM starting time
tel 207 828-1310 for advance ticket information
Sunday, February 24: Jazz at the Press Room
Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums. This is my first gig under my name at The Press Room, for which I have to thank the late Jim Howe. Ryan Parker is booking now, and we all want to support the continuation of jazz at The Press Room. Go to the new Press Room website and support live music!
http://pressroomnh.com/
Feb 29 The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Greg Loughman, bass; Steve Grover, drums 8PM
University of Maine At Augusta
Jewett Auditorium
University Heights
Augusta, ME
March is Maine Festival month ;) as I will be appearing at a lot of the festivals to adjudicate the talented young jazz musicians in Maine:
March 1: Westbrook HS
March 14-15: Stearns HS (Maine HS Jazz Festival)
March 22: Westbrook HS (Maine Middle School Jazz Festival)
March 9th: With Boston swing (www.markmahar.com) at Cheers in Boston!
March 23rd: Jazz at the Press Room with Billy Pierce (Art Blakey/Tony Williams)!
Check out the lineup on this night... This should be a fantastic night of music!
Billy Pierce: Woodwinds
TA: Tpt/flugel/cornet
Ryan Parker: Piano
Keala Kaumeheiwa, bass
Bob Gullotti: Drums
Go to the new Press Room website and support live music!
http://pressroomnh.com/
March 25th: USM Jazz Faculty at Newburyport: Details TBA
01.04.08 | Free Worldwide streaming broadcast 2/1/08!
Hey everyone!
I wanted to let you all know that I will be playing a free concert
performed on MPR live at 9:00 PM, Friday, February 1st! If you're just
surfing and want to hear some jazz jump on to the link below. If you
do hear any of the concert please let me know what you think!
For more information contact me. Happy New Year everyone!
Best,
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http://www.trentaustin.com
*CONCERT INFO*
February 1st - Trent Austin Live Studio broadcast.
Trumpeter Trent Austin and his Classic jazz quartet will be playing a
90-minute set of originals and jazz standards on Maine Public Radio.
You can listen live and free of charge at:
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/mpbc/ppr.pprmain
01.02.08 | Trent Austin Lesson Studio Schedule!
Happy New Year to all of my students around New England! I hope you all have enjoyed the break over the holidays and are ready to get back to work! ;)
Here's how my tentative schedule is looking. As this is a generic email to every student in my current applied roster please make sure to pick the best time in the days that fit your location. As always this is a first come, first-served policy with the exception of my USM students who obviously get priority as they are registered for lessons. Once I hear back from everyone and finalize a loose schedule lessons will start next week (for Boston/Brookline and Salem students) and the first week of classes for my USM students. For my Boston students I'm keeping our same times...let me know if this causes any conflicts.
Please let me know asap your best times!
Regards,
Available times:
Monday (SALEM, MA)
10AM filled
11 AM
12 PM
1 filled
2 filled
3
4
5 filled
6
Tuesday (Boston/Brookline/Winchester)
2:30 DW
4 MB
6 MC-P
7:30 TG
Wednesday and Thursday (USM)
Note for USM/Portland Maine students:
Send me your Three best times for your lesson. If you are scheduled for a half hour, full hour, or hour and half session please also let me know this. I plan on staying overnight in Portland due to the increased workload this semester. Lessons will start around 2PM on Wednesday and run till 9PM. Thursday will start at 9AM and go till 7PM. I can go later on Thursday and start earlier on Wednesday but only if I need to.
The only time reserved so far is my Jazz Improvisation II class, which runs from 3:15-5:30 on Thursday.
Friday: (SALEM, MA)
11AM
12PM filled
1PM
2PM filled
3PM
4PM
5PM
12.26.07 | Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays everyone! I've been so busy I've neglected my blog. Stay tuned as I'm going to revamp the site a great deal in the next week or so. More sound clips, concert dates, etc.
Ho ho ho to everyone out there and here's to a great New Year!
11.26.07 | Free Live broadcast Wednesday 12-1 (Worcester, MA)
Hey guys!
I just found out my gig with the "Gringo Kings" at the beautiful Mechanics Hall (http://www.mechanicshall.org/) is going to be broadcast live on WICN Public radio. The kicker is that you can listen free at the following site below:
http://www.wicn.org/events/brownbag.htm
You should be able to listen to the concert live by clicking a link on that site!
There will be two trumpeters in this cool latin-jazz band, myself and the smokin' Garrett Savluk. It will be a ton of fun. I have to figure out which horn to play ;)
The concert is from 12-1 (and if you're in the area it's free of charge!).
Hope you can check it out. Let me know what you think!
Cheers,
T
11.20.07 | Monette is no longer for sale, Cleveland with CT
Hey everyone! Thank you for your offers...some were extremely tempting (!!) but I just can't let this horn go until I visit Monette's shop. I might upgrade to a Prana 1 or LT but I'm not sure.
I am going to be selling off some horns in the near future. Stay tuned for some updates soon.
On another note I'd love to hang with any Cleveland trumpeters when I'm out playing with the JHO in December. Send me a note through the site and I hope we can hook up. Please make every effort to see CT. He's the MAN!
Best,
T
11.16.07 | Transitional phase
http://www.trumpetherald.com/marketplace.php?task=detail&id=26740
Now accepting offers until December 1st! Email me directly and make an offer over 7000.
Many more sound clips and pictures coming up soon but check out my website at www.trentaustin.com for sound clips of this great horn. I have many detailed pics of the horn for SERIOUS bidders only.
I found the mpc cure for what ails my lip allergies (thanks to Dr. Dave and Mark Curry for getting me on the right track!) and am selling the Monette.
This is BY far the best Monette trumpet I've ever played. I'm actually not going to accept trades at the time unless we've previously chatted. I want this horn to go to someone who will truly love it. I'll keep it in my collection if I cannot sell it for my asking price (or really fair offer). It comes with the beautiful Monette single gig bag.
I'll put it on ebay if I don't hear back from anyone in this note. If you know of anyone looking for a 993 let them know. This is the best Monette I've ever played, HANDS down. Thanks guys and I hope you're all well!
10.31.07 | Happy Halloween!
Halloween in Salem? I'm locking myself in my basement studio and playing extra long tones today :)
It's been a month since the last post so I thought I'd give a little update out there.
The gig with Benny Golson in Cleveland unfortunately got postponed for now. I'm hoping we can reschedule (I've been shedding Stablemates like crazy) for the near future. Another gig in CLE is scheduled for December with CT. woo-hoo!
I have some new leads on steady gigs in the Boston area and will really hope to land some more public dates in the future. Until then you can imagine I'm knee deep in private lessons, private gigs, and recording/mixing/composing for at least two or even three projects I'm working on.
One public performance of note is a memorial concert for one of my mentors and friends Jim Howe, who passed away last month. I hope you all can attend this on November 11th and celebrate the great man's life!
Jazz LIVES (that was his favorite phrase and often closed concerts with that).
-T
09.30.07 | More clips, Coming to Cleveland, etc
Howdy everyone!
I haven't updated the news in a bit and thought I'd send a quick note with some updates. I'll be coming back to Cleveland November 6-10 to perform with the legendary Benny Golson. I'll be playing with the great Jazz Heritage Orchestra. If you're in Cleveland and want to hook up send me a note via the contact page!
I also put a new clip from a gig a few weeks ago up. I have a bunch of new clips that should be going up in the next month or so, including many new videos and photos. The site seems to be nearly finished!
Hope that all is well with you and keep on keepin' on!
09.13.07 | Email issues solved, teaching solidified
I fixed all my email issues, if you have been emailing me and I didn't reply please try again. I had a glitch when I switched servers but it's solved now.
My teaching is also pretty much filled, even though I still have a couple slots open on Wednesdays and Fridays here in Salem. Here's how it looks:
Every other Monday: Hanover, NH area (Dartmouth College)
Tuesdays: Brookline/Boston
Wednesdays: Salem
Thursdays: U.S.M. (Portland/Gorham, Maine)
Friday: Salem
Use the contact page if your interested!
Next on my agenda is to add many more videos and pictures to the site. If you have any good pics to add send them to trent@trentaustin.com.
Cheers,
T
09.10.07 | "Testimonial" Page now up and running, email "issues"
Howdy everyone!
I've got a running start on the "testimonial" page. Check it out and if you have anything to add send me a note via the "contact" page.
If you have sent me an email or two in the past week or so and I haven't replied please re-send it. The email could be lost due to the slow process of switching servers.
Many thanks again for checking the site!
09.03.07 | Work in Progress, Recording Session #2 tomorrow
Thanks for all the kind words about the new site. I'm working hard at fine tuning the site. I've added a bunch of new sound clips, including an "outtake" from my new solo project as well as a clip from a live Miles Davis recording session. I'm still the fence on releasing this. Take a listen and let me know what you think!
Stay tuned for more tweaks and if you haven't yet please sign the guestbook (using the contact page).
Best,
T
08.30.07 | The new Site is under construction!
I'm finally updating my old html site (which was nice but hard to update and keep modern). Thanks the portal Dynamod provides it's really easy to do here. Stay tuned for a ton of new information, soundclips, concert listings, promotional materials, etc! If you have any suggestions just let me know.
Thanks for stopping by and keep on keepin' on!
-T
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