08 Kenneth Thompkins

11 Fred Wesley

In this episode, funk legend Fred Wesley shares stories from his days with James Brown, Tina Turner, and Parliament-Funkadelic — including the infamous “Turner Tax.” He talks about what makes funk truly funky and how he crafted some of the most iconic horn lines in music history. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For more information about the International Trombone Festival: https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/ [https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10 Polina Tarasenko

In this episode, Polina Tarasenko shares her journey from Dixieland drummer to international trombone soloist. She talks about growing up in Ukraine, offers tips for winning international competitions, and reflects on the determination and artistry that have shaped her career. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For more information about the International Trombone Festival: https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/ [https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

09 Yu Tamaki

In this episode, Yu Tamaki talks about building an international career, embracing versatility as a performer, and the mindset needed to thrive in both classical and commercial music worlds. An inspiring conversation with a dynamic and forward-thinking artist. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For more information about the International Trombone Festival: https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/ [https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

08 Kenneth Thompkins

In this episode, Kenneth Thompkins, reflects on his early jazz influences, the importance of staying open to new ideas, and his experience as one of the few African American principal brass players in a major symphony orchestra. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For more information about the International Trombone Festival: https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/ [https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

07 Christopher Bill

In this episode, Christopher Bill shares how he built a career on YouTube and offers practical advice for musicians navigating the digital space. He also discusses how educators can use platforms like YouTube to inspire and engage the next generation of musicians. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For more information about the International Trombone Festival: https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/ [https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.