A journey through the many faces of the trombone

Performed regularly in theatres, clubs and on campuses, TED HOWE’S electrifying new arrangements capture the essence of ELLINGTON, breathing daring contemporary life into some of America’s most beloved royal compositions.

The philosophy behind this recording is to disregard any of the widely held limitations of the trombone as a solo instrument. It encompasses performances of music written for other instruments and performed as they would be performed on the intended instruments, including ornamentation. This CD also utilizes the trombone in conjunction with accompaniments that, while traditionally Baroque, would not usually be associated with the trombone. The end result is Larry Zalkind breaking new ground for the Baroque music, – on trombone!

…refreshing…exploratory interplay…fiery big-band propulsion…outstanding band… -JazzTimes

Very few brass quintets perform the music of the Renaissance as well as the American Brass Quintet…few can match their artistry and skill. The quintet performs these works brilliantly…the ornamentation is historically accurate. — ITG Journal

…refreshing…exploratory interplay…fiery big-band propulsion…outstanding band… -JazzTimes

Performed regularly in theatres, clubs and on campuses, TED HOWE’S electrifying new arrangements capture the essence of ELLINGTON, breathing daring contemporary life into some of America’s most beloved royal compositions.

A journey through the many faces of the trombone

A journey through the many faces of the trombone

…refreshing…exploratory interplay…fiery big-band propulsion…outstanding band… -JazzTimes

Performed regularly in theatres, clubs and on campuses, TED HOWE’S electrifying new arrangements capture the essence of ELLINGTON, breathing daring contemporary life into some of America’s most beloved royal compositions.