davesmithtrumpet

Session trumpet/flugelhorn

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Versatile trumpet player with extensive jazz background, recording credits from Tom Jones to Harry Connick Jr.

I am a veteran NYC trumpet player with a firmly established career as a creative improviser and composer as well as all-around player. I also play commercial/lead trumpet and classical repertoire and play trumpet, flugelhorn and piccolo trumpet. I have recorded on more than 50 albums as a sideman (including 2014 Grammy nomination), plus 3 albums as a leader and 2 more as a co-leader. Visit my website at www.davesmithtrumpet.com

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8 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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  1. Review by Matt
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    Dave plays GREAT LINES. My changes were not the usual cookie cutter pop chords, and he navigated beautifully with styles and precision. 6 stars.

  2. Review by Jeff L.
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    Dave is a top-flight professional. I always recieve brilliant musicianship and excellent sounds when collaborating with Dave.

  3. Review by Scott Callan
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    Brilliant - gave the song what it needed, and did so with really nice tone and phrasing, too. Thanks!

  4. Review by Jeff L.
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    Dave is the just best! I've worked with Dave for the first time at the BMI NYC Jazz Composers Workshop and he showed himself to be a brilliant musician. He always captured the sublime even when we were merely sight-reading charts; So getting a chance to work with Dave recording my original music has been a such a special experience that words just don't suffice. DAVE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

  5. Review by Jeff L.
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    I was very excited to get a chance to invite Dave to record trumpet on one of my large-ensemble compositions. Dave is brilliant and versatile musician on every level. He has a beautiful sound; is a great section player as well as a superior improvisor. Thank you Dave!

  6. Review by Jeff N.
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    Dave performed a most impressive recording and really made a great effort to achieve a quality result. Recommended!

  7. Review by Naftali
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    dave did an awesome job for me with excellent arrangements. his creativity really enhanced my music and i cant wait to work with him again. great communication skills and a super talent.

  8. Review by Craig Akin
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    David is the consummate professional. Excellent trumpet tone and technique, great sight reader and improvisor. Creative, intuitive, and highly experienced. Look no further for your trumpet needs.

Gear Highlights
  • High-quality ribbon microphone (AEA R84)
  • ProSonus Studio One 3 Professional
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