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The Trombone

winna — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:36:29 -0800

Last week was International Trombone Week. But what is a trombone? Can you recognize the many types of trombone? Trombones are familiar to most from jazz music, but they're an important part of the symphony orchestra. Here's an entire concert of avant-garde trombone music. And no, it's not true that a trombone slide killed a trumpet player, however much one might wish it when the trumpet players step on your solo. Low brass forever! previously: glass trombones Canadian Brass The Stooges played by trombone, tuba and drums A gratuitous link to a fantastic post by y2karl I found while trying to make sure this wasn't a double.

Upton O'Good — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:37:16 -0800

The making of a glass trombone. Apparently, they also made a tuba, but heck if I can find a link. Glass instruments previously on Metafilter.

Upton O'Good — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:12:59 -0800

The brass quintet Canadian Brass is both venerable--it's been around 38 years--and prolific--its discography is as long as your arm. While they often play classical arrangements, they also mix in jazz and blues, along with a complement of showmanship and humor. (Also, they play Flight of the Bumblebee on the tuba.) [Mouseover for titles.]