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Walter Simonsen
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Walt is one of the most in-demand young musicians in the industry, and "This is Trumpetology," is just the latest example of his work. He has performed with a wide variety of musicians, including Steve Miller, Grammy Award winner Mary Mary, Bill Holman, Bob Florence, Bob Mintzer, Radiohead, Of Monsters and Men, and Alicia Keys. He has also performed in the 50th and 51st Grammy Awards and the 62nd Golden Globes. Recent notable performances include 2015 Playboy Jazz Festival with Gerald Wilson and many Sinatra 100 celebrations. His jazz arranging will be featured on the upcoming major motion picture titled, “Going in Style,” set for a 2017 release and he can currently be heard on the recent Michael Buble album, "Nobody but Me."
This Is Trumpetology
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2016
Track listing: Autumn Leaves; Milestones; Sidewinder; Anthropology; Blues Walk; Skydive; Prince Albert; So What; Unit 7; Summertime; I Wish.
Trumpetology: This Is Trumpetology
by Jack Bowers
Southern California-based Trumpetology is an octet comprised of five sure-handed trumpeters and rhythm. For comparison's sake, think SuperSax for trumpets. Even though leader / arranger Walter Simonsen doesn't transcribe solos by well-known horn players to unsettle his mates, several of his charts demand the same kind of snug digital dexterity employed by SuperSax, and the group ...
