Alex Ridout Trumpet Interview

Welcome to the show notes for Episode #136 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Alex Ridout. Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #136 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Alex Ridout. Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #135 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Liesl Whitaker Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #134 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Eric Baker. Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #133 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features our live panel discussion on AdamFest and the legacy of trumpet instructor William Adam. Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #132 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Marie Speziale. Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #131 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Susan Slaughter. Listen to or download the episode below:
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #130 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Ashley Hall-Tighe. Listen to or download the episode below:
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Welcome to the show notes for Episode #36 of the Trombone Corner podcast. This episode features trombonist Michael Dease.
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Welcome to the show notes for Episode #129 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Kenny Rampton. Listen to or download the episode below:
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Welcome to the show notes for Episode #128 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter & founder of the band Chicago, Lee Loughnane. Listen to or download the episode below:
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Welcome to the show notes for Episode #127 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features trumpeter Clay Jenkins. Listen to or download the episode below:
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Clay Jenkins is a renowned jazz trumpeter and educator whose dynamic career spans decades of performance and teaching. He launched his performing journey with the Stan Kenton Orchestra before moving to Los Angeles, where he toured and recorded with the big bands of Buddy Rich and the Count Basie Orchestra.
A charter member of the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Clay has amassed over 100 recording credits, released seven solo albums, and recorded as a co-leader with many other notable names. Since joining the Eastman School of Music faculty, in Rochester, NY, in 2000, Clay has continued to perform worldwide, while mentoring the next generation of jazz musicians.
Inspired by his close friendship with the late trumpet legend Eugene “Snooky” Young, he established the Snooky Young Endowed Scholarship at Eastman, and is currently writing a biography of Young’s life.
Clay is wonderfully warm, down-to-earth and humble. If you listened to our last episode featuring Emile Martinez, you’ll know that Clay was instrumental in guiding Emile on his artistic journey, and so how appropriate it is that we can follow up on that interview with this one today.
And he’s a lifelong practicer. Clay is always trying to improve, and it’s inspiring to hear someone at his level still talking about what they go through every day, trying to better themselves.
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #126 of The Other Side of the Bell – A Trumpet Podcast. This episode features 2-time Grammy nominated trumpeter Emile Martinez. Listen to or download the episode below:
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Emile Martinez, a Los Angeles native and two-time Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, and educator, embodies a multifaceted musical journey that transcends genre boundaries. Graduating with a Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts and recognized as a presidential scholar at Berklee College of Music, Martinez’s passion for the trumpet ignited at the tender age of ten.
Under the tutelage of esteemed mentors such as Oscar Brashear, Clay Jenkins, Ed Carroll, Josef Leimberg, Van Hunt, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Rasheed Ali, Sal Cracchiolo, PhD. James Ford, PhD. Derrick Finch, Lee Secard, and Wadada Leo Smith, Martinez’s artistic evolution was profoundly shaped, fueling not only his musical prowess but also his commitment to mentorship and education, fostering creative pathways for future generations.
While often associated with jazz, Martinez’s artistic palette is expansive, drawing inspiration from an eclectic array of genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo Soul, Classical, and Soul Electronica. His collaborations with luminaries such as Anderson Paak, S.I.R., Iman Omari, Shafiq Husayn, Big Sean, Rasheed Ali and Ed Sheeran underscore his versatility and musical adaptability.
Having graced prestigious stages from the Lincoln Center to the Playboy Jazz Festival during his early years as a trumpeter, Martinez’s performances captivate audiences with their dynamic fusion of styles and infectious energy. His recent venture into production showcases a deep reverence for cultural icons such as, J-Dilla, Quincy Jones, Shafiq Husayn, Josef Leimberg, Rasheed Ali, 9th Wonder, and Madlib.
As he prepares to unveil his debut album, “Lamad,” Martinez showcases his work not only as a trumpeter and improviser but as a composer, producer, and arranger. Martinez embarks on a new chapter with his ensemble, “The Education,” comprising a collective of exceptionally talented young artists from across Los Angeles. Through “Lamad,” Martinez invites listeners on a sonic odyssey, where each track intricately weaves a narrative that transcends musical boundaries, reflecting his unwavering commitment to artistic exploration and innovation.