The Season 2 finale features a panel with the Snarky Puppy Trumpets - Mike "Maz" Maher, Justin Stanton, and Jay Jennings. Besides each being incredible individual players in their own right, they've collectively helped shape the sound of one of the most popular bands in jazz today. Listen as they talk shop about trumpet fundamentals, what it takes to play the Snarky Puppy book, and about the connection between bebop and funk music and how this informs their playing.

Visit Snarky Puppy: www.snarkypuppy.com
Visit John Raymond: www.john-raymond.com
Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Produced & Edited by John Raymond

Michael Rodriguez is by far one of the most working jazz trumpet players in the world.  He has played in bands led by Chick Corea, Kenny Barron, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Charlie Haden among others. He is also a first-call soloist and section player in virtually every big band in New York including the Maria Schneider Orchestra, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and many more. Listen as he shares what he's learned from playing with the masters, what he's worked on over the years to become rock-solid on the instrument, and his advice for how to be a great section trumpet player. 

Visit Michael Rodriguez: www.mikerodriguezmusic.com
Visit John Raymond: www.john-raymond.com
Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond

Sean Jones! Need I say more? There's no doubt that Sean is one of the greatest jazz trumpet players in the world. He has an extensive career as a sideman, bandleader, and educator, and is currently the president of the Jazz Education Network. Listen as he shares the concepts behind his daily trumpet regimen, how to develop your phrasing as an improviser, and about the process of bringing your whole self into your playing.

Visit Sean Jones: www.sean-jones.com
Visit John Raymond: www.john-raymond.com
Music: “North” (IU Jazz Studies Faculty) + "Joy Ride" (John Raymond & Real Feels)
Interview Edited by Tom Pieciak
Produced & Edited by John Raymond