This Sunday I deviated from my normal routine of staying home and playing while watching football (the Chargers lost so perhaps I won't do that very often – kidding). Instead, I spent the better part of the afternoon with a fellow trumpet player and I'm glad I did. There is nothing more inspiring (and fun) than talking shop with another musician. Someone who can appreciate the goofy look you get on your face when you hear that perfect solo or a rich chord that fills the cracks you didn't know existed. This guy is an amazing player and doesn't give himself enough credit in my opinion. I was wowed by his tone and technique on both the trumpet and flugelhorn. He passed more than a few helpful nuggets of information my way and I plan to make the most of them. He also gave me a few compliments which is always good. Coming from a player like him – it meant a lot. Was it the beer talking? 😉

Trumpet Brother #1 – YOU DA MAN. Thanks to you and your family for welcoming me into your home. Hope we can do again one day soon.

I got my Bach Megatone mouthpiece back from Bob Reeves and it looks GREAT. I ordered the Bach and loved the way it felt but it was too small for the reciever end of my flugelhorn. He did a fantastic job and I highly recommend that you contact him for any brass work you may need. Be sure to visit his site – http://www.bobreeves.com. I plan on playing a lot more flugel now. Keep a check on the Sound Room for new sound files.