The best music I have heard lately: Check out this never released recording of Willie Thomas, recorded in 1963 by Vee Jay Records: Malcolm McNab on his new CD entitled Exquisite. The Artistry of Malcolm McNab. My friend Michael Powers has a new CD entitled "20 Songs for 20 Years" to celebrate his 20 years in the recording business. Plus don't miss his wonderful Cinco de Michael featuring Latin Jazz. Check out Ingrid Jensen's Website and music at www.ingridjensen.com Don't miss the new music from Terell Stafford at www.terellstafford.com On my recent cruise to the North Sea Jazz Festival I was blown away by Michael "Patches" Stewart. You need to hear this guy play. patchesstewart.com/ Some of my favorite trumpet websites David G. Monette Corporation.-I especially recommend the Monette Concepts link. Jeff Helgesen's Homepage -This is a tremendous resource for jazz trumpet players. Jay Lichtmann's Brass Sheet Music Downloads
Willie's new Diminished Jazz Vocabulary Video
Willie Thomas's Giant Steps on YouTube
Do yourself a favor and checkout Willie's lessons at www.jazzeveryone.com
On my morning walks I've been listening to Terence Blanchard's "A Tale of God's Will". It's very moving and cinematic and it makes for an inspiring soundtrack for my exercise.