Where to start? Writing a trombone history paper and want to know where to begin? Below is a condensed bibliography listing some good introductory sources. The first category contains books on trombone (or brass in general), while the second contains…
Jazz
Jazz Trombone History: Miff Mole
Added the following to the 20th Century Trombone History Timeline: 1922—New York trombonist Miff Mole records with the Original Memphis Five, of which he is an early member. He later becomes one of the most active freelancers in New York…
Trombone History: Early Jazz Trombonists
Added the following 2 entries to the 19th (2nd half) and 20th century timelines, based on information from Kurt Dietrich’s excellent Jazz ‘Bones: The World of Jazz Trombone: c. 1895—New Orleans, Louisiana: Trombonist William Cornish joins trumpeter Buddy Bolden’s band…
Inspiring Playing: James Morrison, Trombone & Trumpet
Some pretty amazing playing:
Robin Eubanks on "Electric Trombone"
Robin Eubanks is doing some interesting things with electronics and trombone. The techniques are not really new, but he has made this type of playing a specialty. He calls this tune “Blues for Jimi Hendrix.”
Jazz Trombone History
Added 3 new items to the Trombone History Timeline, all from the 20th century and all pertaining to jazz. They are photographs that include trombones in groups headed by W. C. Handy and Duke Ellington, as well as a photo…