trumpeter

noun trum·pet·er \ ˈtrəm-pə-tər \

|Updated on: 18 Aug 2018

Definition of trumpeter

1 a : a trumpet player; specifically : one that gives signals with a trumpet

b : one that praises or advocates : eulogist, spokesman

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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July’s lineup includes jazz trumpeter Theljon Allen at Lakeland Park (July 7); and blues/rock/jazz musicians Vann Durham and Ricardo Valentine at Middle Branch Park (July 12).

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Numerous free summer concerts in Baltimore, including the new SoBo Summer Music Series, to feature jazz, rock and more," 24 May 2018
The up-tempo sections, as sung by trumpeter Gregory Stafford, who is no less a stalwart of New Orleans tradition, with clarinet obbligati from Dr. White adorning each phrase, nevertheless carry an air of joyous ritual.

— larry blumenfeld, WSJ, "‘Tricentennial Rag’ Review: A Paean to Traditional Jazz," 3 July 2018
Enthusiastic applause greeted Steiger’s explosive collaboration between full orchestra, virtuoso trumpeter and digital processing.

— marcus overton, sandiegouniontribune.com, "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus close season with trademark eclecticism," 10 June 2018
Enhancing the band are trumpeter Carlos Lara, saxophonist Bill Demos and trombonist Eddie Irizarry.

— bob kostanczuk, Post-Tribune, "Latin Satin Soul performs at free Whiting concert series," 12 July 2018
The details of the crimes were not shared in court, but the most high-profile of the robberies the teen was accused in was the June 2017 armed robbery of local trumpeter K.C. O'Rorke.

— marie simoneaux, NOLA.com, "Teen pleads guilty to string of armed carjackings and robberies, sentenced to 1 year," 28 Mar. 2018
They’ll be accompanied by the 15-piece KSDS Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of trumpeter (and San Diego Symphony jazz curator) Gilbert Castellanos.

— george varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Bayside Summer Nights concert series will feature fireworks galore, plus a few rock and R&B legends," 28 June 2018
Hubtones: Freddie Hubbard’s 80th Birthday Celebration: The Playboy Jazz Festival — and jazz as a whole — has a reputation for tributes, and this celebration of Hubbard has packed a lineup of deft trumpeters who have followed in his footsteps.

— chris barton, latimes.com, "Playboy Jazz Festival: Five acts not to miss at the Hollywood Bowl," 6 June 2018
The trumpeter and composer also engaged in various discussions with local groups in those cities, the most affecting of which was at the elementary school where Castile had been a popular food services supervisor.

— bill beuttler, BostonGlobe.com, "In Terence Blanchard’s hands, a trumpet is an instrument of protest," 5 June 2018

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