1490—Venice, Italy

Alvise trombon is hired as a member of the Doge’s wind band, bringing the makeup of the ensemble to 3 piffari and 3 trombones. Records from the deliberation of the city government to hire Alvise say the following about his ability: “Alvise…is indeed, as everyone knows, superior to everyone else in the art of playing brass instruments” (Baroncini).