Cellist David Finckel and Pianist Wu Han Named MUSICAL AMERICA 2012 Musicians of the Year

The performances on this archival CD include the artists and representative recordings from the beginning of the quintet in the ’60s; many are taken from a large collection of reel-to-reel and cassette tapes which were transferred to digital format. The performances are all very exciting and represent a cross section of the music the group has performed – standard repertoire, commissioned and newer works, and transcriptions. Enjoy this retrospectacular look at the amazing Dorian Wind Quintet

Mike Vax has played lead and solo trumpet with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Clark Terry Big Bad Band, and US Navy Show Band, a jazz man for the most part. Here, he lends his scorching hot trumpet playing to the front of the Ohlone Wind Orchestra (OWO), California’s premier wind band.

Rex Richardson has become one of America’s busiest crossover trumpet artists and composers. He regularly appears as a recitalist and soloist in jazz and classical contexts at major festivals, concert halls, and jazz clubs throughout the world. Original tunes include funky, virtuosic performances that’ll blow you away! Honored in Down Beat International Critic’s Poll as one of the Top Ten Trumpeters Deserving Wider Recognition.

Lead trumpeter and member of the United States Air Force Airmen of Note for nearly 20 years, Vaughn Nark is a major discovery with critical acclaim that has just been unleashed. Showcased and winner of the BET Jazz Discovery, Vaughn is an admired, touring brass clinician and performer.

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Lead trumpeter and member of the United States Air Force Airmen of Note for nearly 20 years, Vaughn Nark is a major discovery with critical acclaim that has just been unleashed. Showcased and winner of the BET Jazz Discovery, Vaughn is an admired, touring brass clinician and performer.

Lead trumpeter and member of the United States Air Force Airmen of Note for nearly 20 years, Vaughn Nark is a major discovery with critical acclaim that has just been unleashed. Showcased and winner of the BET Jazz Discovery, Vaughn is an admired, touring brass clinician and performer.