trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
ˈtrəm-pə-tər 
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2
a
: any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body
b
: any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet
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For example, a photograph by artist Peter Brathwaite brings to life a Black trumpeter and courtier depicted in a painting in Kensington’s King’s Staircase.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The new season will see the return of the Jazz @ The Jacobs series, which has been expertly curated since its inception in 2015 by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, the founder of San Diego’s Young Lions Jazz Conservatory.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
The famed quintet's holiday show will feature trumpeter Ashley Hall-Tighe, the second female member since the group began in 1970.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
In addition to Collier, Beats and Erick the Architect, Early Hour’s artist management roster includes trumpeter/composer Ibrahim Maalouf, pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, jazz pianist Justin Kauflin and producer/multi-instrumentalist Henry Was.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
Rounding out his quartet are some of Chicago’s rising jazz stars, including trumpeter Corey Wilkes, keyboardist Justin Dillard, and multi-reedist Isaiah Collier, all of whom Kahil has mentored over the years.
—Shannon J. Effinger, SPIN, 13 Mar. 2024
That enthusiasm is shared by top San Diego trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, the founder of Young Lions Jazz Conservatory.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
The pianist and musical mastermind behind timeless hits from stars like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, recently helped Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti create his new offering.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
As a young college graduate, Mr. Whitworth forsook a promising career as a jazz trumpeter to do a different kind of improvisation as a journalist.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The new season will see the return of the Jazz @ The Jacobs series, which has been expertly curated since its inception in 2015 by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, the founder of San Diego’s Young Lions Jazz Conservatory.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
The famed quintet's holiday show will feature trumpeter Ashley Hall-Tighe, the second female member since the group began in 1970.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
In addition to Collier, Beats and Erick the Architect, Early Hour’s artist management roster includes trumpeter/composer Ibrahim Maalouf, pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, jazz pianist Justin Kauflin and producer/multi-instrumentalist Henry Was.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
Rounding out his quartet are some of Chicago’s rising jazz stars, including trumpeter Corey Wilkes, keyboardist Justin Dillard, and multi-reedist Isaiah Collier, all of whom Kahil has mentored over the years.
—Shannon J. Effinger, SPIN, 13 Mar. 2024
That enthusiasm is shared by top San Diego trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, the founder of Young Lions Jazz Conservatory.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
The pianist and musical mastermind behind timeless hits from stars like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, recently helped Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti create his new offering.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
As a young college graduate, Mr. Whitworth forsook a promising career as a jazz trumpeter to do a different kind of improvisation as a journalist.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
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trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
ˈtrəm-pət-ər
: a trumpet player
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