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An Epic Struggle
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half).
c. 1870—English artist Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828-1904) paints Trombone Player. The unusual grip and posture of the player reflect a humorous struggle (not to mention the impossib...
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Sousa Photo from 1892
I recently added the below photo and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half). It features the famous conductor-composer John Philip Sousa with the US Marine Band. Several trombonists are pictured on the far right. Additional trombone connections include...
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Trombone in 19C Adventure Novel
I recently added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half).
In the story, two French acrobats, about to embark on a journey by sea, need to pack light, taking with them only the essentials. However, one character decides to include h...
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Brass Bands with Alto, Tenor, and Bass Trombone
I just added the below 2 images and captions to both the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half) and the Alto Trombone History Timeline.
1865—Lancashire, England: A photograph of the 4th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Band shows trombone players with alto, tenor and...
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Trombone in Renaissance France
Today I added the below two entries to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). Both of them involve royal celebrations in Renaissance France. These celebrations are part of what is known as the “Royal Tour of France,” a tour by Charles IX and Catherine de Medici that took...
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Gordon Goodwin Chart for Cannonball Big Band
Just for fun, here’s a big band recording I participated in last December. I’m the tall guy in the middle of the bone section. All the instruments in the band are by Cannonball. The trombones are prototypes (nothing in production yet, although I’m told they’re getting close). T...
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Trombone-Playing Cherub from Spanish Baroque
Today I added the first image below to the Trombone History Timeline (see top image and caption). I also added it to the HubPages article, Trombone History: Cherubs Playing the Trombone. It brings to mind another Marian painting, very close in date and location, that also inc...
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Trombone in Political Cartoon
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline and to the HubPages article, Super Slides: Trombones with Extension Handles.
1827—London: A political cartoon by John Doyle entitled The Tory Band includes a trombonist in military uniform playing a...
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Angel Trombonist Copy
I just added the below drawing, attributed to Rosaspina, to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). For reference in this post, I’ve included the original painting by Carracci, along with its caption from the timeline. As you can see, the drawing is a very close copy.
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From One Duke to Another: Teach Your Trumpeter the Manner and Art of Playing the Trombone
Milan in 1493 (Nuremberg Chronicle)
I recently added the below entries to the Trombone History Timeline, 15th century (the 1471 entry was expanded from a previous entry). These entries are noteworthy because they refer to the first century of trombone history, and early det...
