I’ve decided to post my high brass methods textbook on this website to make it publicly available.(Note: the links were not working in the previous textbook. I’ve corrected that (and a few other things) and uploaded a new version on May 14, 2023.) Please know that I realize there are other ways of teaching and…

I have to get in better shape for the amount of playing I have to do the weekend of the James Morrison concert, so I’m practicing more. (I know, I know, that only makes sense.) I’m slowly increasing the amount of time I put in each day so that I don’t hurt myself and slow…

The phenomenal trumpeter/trombonist/saxophonist/pianist/bass player/guitar player James Morrison will perform at Henderson State University on Sunday, April 23rd at 7 pm in Arkansas Hall. Backing him up will be a wonderful big band, including many members of the Arkansas All-Star Big Band. It’s going to be great!!

After 46 years of teaching, I’ve decided to retire…but not from playing! This last year has been enormously rewarding — great students, wonderful colleagues — and now it’s time for something else. (Yes, that still includes practicing, hopefully much more than I’ve been able to do for years.)

This was a great clinic! Here’s a clickable link to the video: Jesse Gibens trumpet clinic, 4/14/22

https://www.facebook.com/ITGAffiliateChapters/photos/a.1654762528051265/1803231476537702/

https://www.facebook.com/InternationalTrumpetGuild/photos/rpp.123868224325167/3492535920791697/?type=3&theater Also in ITG’s Twitter and Instagram pages.

Check out Chris Roberts’ Jazz 101 arranged for trumpet ensemble!! New Orleans:https://youtu.be/2dtkiM0sqRkBig Band:https://youtu.be/nyz_bpNUy68Bebop & Jazz/Funkhttps://youtu.be/KegZiB0lVGg

There are no trumpet “secrets,” but there are ways to do things correctly that not everyone knows. Here are my top 25 “trumpet “secrets”.

Rex Richardson’s residency was a total success!! Photos at Rex Richardson – 2020