I have worked as a session trumpet player for artists such as Raphael Saadiq, Kasabian, Rag N Bone Man, Kelis, Noel Gallagher, Nadine Coyle, KT Tunstall and Scissor Sisters as well as performed on Movie, TV and computer game soundtracks.
Hi, I'm Gary.
I am a session trumpet player with over 25 years of experience, I am flexible and easy to work with!
I can record professional improvised and/or arranged trumpet and flugelhorn parts for your songs in various styles such as jazz, latin, Indie, pop, funk, hip-hop and R&B.
I can also record layered horn parts to give it that "section" sound
My price always includes two revisions.
How does it work?
* Send me the track you want horns on and let me know the BPM with any notes you have.
* I will send you a quote
* If you have specific ideas, melodies, hooks, you can record them or play them on your track. If not, no worries, leave it in my capable hands and I will create my own horn parts and layer them so you have plenty of options to choose from.
I am very communicative through the whole process so you know exactly what i'm up to. I want to bring your project to life and I commit myself 100% to your music.
UPON COMPLETION OF A PROJECT I REQUIRE COMPLETION BY BOTH PARTIES OF A STANDARD UK MUSICIANS UNION M4 'SESSION MUSICIAN FOR HIRE' CONTRACT.
Instruments: Eclipse Trumpet & Flugelhorn.
Mutes: cup mute, Harmon mute, Plunger, Straight.
Equipment: Logic Pro X, BARKLEY Infinity Microphone, RE20 Microphone, Focusrite PreAmp.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
58 Reviews - 10 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedMy 3rd time working with Gary and he always delivers something thats highly unique and that inspires imagination. Gary is the real deal and a highly skilled and versatile player. I've thrown distinctly different genres and sounds at him and he always makes it work on a high level! Look no further you have your guy!
check_circleVerifiedHave you've ever been in a recording session, paying a musician by the hour only to watch "the talent run out"? You start searching for a solution. Well Gary Alesbrook is my solution. A great ear, a great sound - and his talent doesn't run out!
check_circleVerifiedIf you need trumpet or flugel on your tracks, I'd highly recommend working with Gary. Smooth sailing from start to finish!
check_circleVerifiedGary was a pleasure to work with. Great communication and delivered exactly what was needed for my track. Also certainly has the trumpet chops!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Gary was such a great experience.
His sound is fantastic with a strong musical sense. Easy to communicate with and fast.
It feels like I found the missing piece of the puzzle thanks to him.
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Top player, great sound, and good communicator.
Looking forward to working again with Gary. 
check_circleVerifiedI'd double Garys 5 stars if I could! Always a pleasure to work with & I don't ever need to think about any of my future horn needs; Gary is my #1 and only call. Highly skilled, intuitive, patient, tasteful & timely- he has everything you could possibly need for trumpets, flugelhorns and more. I look forward to a long term musical relationship with Gary for as long as I keep doing this......
check_circleVerifiedGary is a very good trumpet player and my music is better because of him
check_circleVerifiedAbsolutely thrilled to have linked up with Gary and hope to work on many more projects together. I've worked with many musicians remotely and Gary takes the top seat. Consistency and reliability paired with crisp quality recordings and an outstanding natural ability to provide exactly what the song needed has left me equal parts inspired and relieved. I'm excited to create more music, feeling like I'm in the right direction and relieved that this project got what it needed. Thanks again Gary!
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Couldn't have asked for a better trumpet player to work with, I'm really happy to have come across Gary's profile. Thanks Gary! We're moving straight on to another project together.
Gary sent great takes right off the bat, recorded in high quality. His melodies sparked some ideas in me that I quickly recorded myself humming into my mic at home and sent back to Gary as revision requests which he nailed.
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I've worked with Gary several times now & it's always a great experience. He continues to impress me with his taste, tones and creativity and it's a pleasure to work with a true Pro.
check_circleVerifiedCan't say enough about this guy - top-notch professional, prompt and communicative, he really elevated the track to a whole new space and was a true pleasure to work with. Thanks again man!
check_circleVerifiedSecond time working with Gary, he's an absolute pro. Played the parts we wrote beautifully and came up with some of his own that fit the song great. Will definitely hire him again!
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Working with Gary was a great experience. He brought new ideas and his playing was exactly what our song needed. Also, we had very good communication during the process. Highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedGary spiced up my song with some amazing trumpet parts!
Very quick and professional communication on top of excellent playing made it a pleasure to work with him! Looking forward to working more often with him.- check_circleVerified
Excellent sound, great playing and fast turnaround. Always a pleasure to work with.
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Always accurate, fast and concise with a wonderful tone. A pleasure to work with
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Absolute pleasure to work with Gary. Always delivers a superb tone and feel as well as accuracy. Look forward to working with him again
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Always a great experience to work with Gary. Accuracy, feel and tone - his playing is second to none. An excellent communicator too. Looking forward to working with him again.
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Gary is awesome & I'd give more stars if I could. He goes above and beyond, is creative, intuitive, great to work with and just really really good. I'll never look elsewhere for any trumpet/flugel needs.
Interview with Gary Alesbrook
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I performed trumpet on the soundtrack to Guy Ritchie's "The Man From Uncle." That was fun. I love the pressure and work ethic of playing to film or TV. I've been involved with a few movies and lots of TV and it's always exciting.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: All the people I work for and the diverse projects I am sent.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: You need someone with a proven track record, great reviews and an established reputation in their field. Don't be tempted to cut costs by hiring a cheap session musician. Like in all fields, "you get what you pay for."
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I always wanted to be a session musician and I have been doing this for over 25 years working and recording with high profile artists.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I've spent countless hours in studios achieving the perfect sound from trumpet and flugelhorn. Mic placement is so important.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: This genuinely differs. So far this year I have recorded hip-hop, christian rock, indie, pop, jazz, funk, the list goes on...
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I work fast and accurately, layering horns in all genres of music.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I tend to receive the tracks after we've had a conversation of the type of sound and style the client is looking for. Once i've received the files I get to work. The way I differ is, I will send the track back to you with the horns roughly mixed in so you can get an idea of what it might sound like, instead of listening to an uninspiring dry trumpet file to review! I also stand out as I always double track section work to give it a huge sound. After that, the client get's 2 revisions included to really get the sound they are after. Finally, I send the dry files over and everyone's happy :-)
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: flexible
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can you do a mariachi solo?" ....of course :-)
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The icing on the cake that is...horns :-)
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: It varies but typically I arrange and play horns for all genres of albums.
I was the trumpet player in this production
- TrumpetAverage price - $150 per song
- Film ComposerContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerContact for pricing
Price includes 2 revisions and a typical turn around for me is 3 - 7 days.
- RE20 Microphone
- BARKLEY Infinity Microphone
- Clarett +4Pre.
Work with me 6 times and i'll do your 7th session for free! :-)
