In issue 8, Duncan Wilson has a ‘Bone to Pick’, in which he discusses the changes in the standard and style of brass band trombone players. Then we meet Delfeayo Marsalis, who tells us about his past and growing up in New Orleans. We stay with the USA and then present an interview by Kevin Lea with the celebrated jazz artist Herb Bruce. Top notes in this issue come from Jim Markey and Warwick Tyrrell. In our Cosmopolitan section we meet Jamie Williams. Aidan Chamberlain discusses the trombone in Chamber music, whilst British educator Jo Hirst gives some helpful advice on teaching younger players. Josh Cirtina talks about solo competitions and we meet Philip Nell, an Englishman based in Scotland, for our Composer’s Corner. Becky Maglone discusses her time as a professional musician on a cruise ship, whilst Amelia Rosenberger then discusses trombone playing in Texas. Our usual reviews and news, including articles on the Slider Asia Festival and the first ever Low Brass Festival in Thailand, close yet another packed edition of Glissando.
Brett Baker
December 2015
