A writer in this region was once accused of being arrogant and constantly blowing his own trumpet. He quipped, with a hint of impatience and contempt: What’s the use of a trumpet that does not sound?

Growing up in Uptown New Orleans, Troy Sawyer was always drawn to the rich, brassy music of a second-line band. He loved the bold sound of a trumpet so much that he made it his career. But to Sawyer, ...

The first Monday night of every month, from October until May, the big band sounds of Blast From the Past inspire a crowd who come to the Greater Midland Community Center fully prepared to dance.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. There's an old trumpet joke that goes something like this: how many trumpeters does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: none, ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. AS MUSICAL tastes were changing and baroque trumpets were falling out of favour with composers around the late 18th century, a ''miracle ...