trombone

     

List of classical trombonists List of jazz trombonists

Trivia about trombone

  • Tailgate was a style of playing this instrument: musicians stood on tailgates to have room for their slides
  • This brass instrument may be fitted with valves either replacing the slide or in addition to it
  • "Tailgate" was once a popular style of New Orleans jazz featuring this slide instrument
  • The history of this brass instrument "slides" back to the 15th century sackbut
  • In first position this instrument's slide is fully retracted; in 7th position, fully extended
  • The valve version of this instrument, used by some jazz musicians, has an immovable slide
  • Annie Whitehead, Kid Ory & Tommy Dorsey
  • Kid Ory was a pioneer on this brass instrument whose name comes from the Italian for "trumpet"
  • Vic Dickenson was a master of this instrument

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