Brass/Woodwinds

Legendary musician Don Burrows has been at the forefront of the jazz world for most of his 64 years in the business.

“These are the men who put brass music on the map: with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humour, they brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals and orchestra series throughout the world. Their numerous recordings, frequent television appearances and tireless efforts in the realm of music education have resulted in vast new audiences for the Art of the Canadian Brass." (Source: Washington Post)

"The Yamaha Chicago Artist model is an exceptional tool for the orchestral trumpet player. Incredibly responsive, this trumpet comes alive from pianissimo to fortissimo without exerting any effort and the precise centering of each note makes this instrument feel very secure. The true beauty of these trumpets for me is the intonation. Never before have I played a trumpet that is so perfectly in tune, making all my performance situations considerably more enjoyable. Beautiful sound, beautiful accuracy, beautiful intonation, beautifully made – a beautiful trumpet."

Jeff Coffin is internationally known saxophonist, composer and educator. He is the 3 time Grammy Award winning saxophonist (since 1997) of one of the most innovative and ground breaking fusion groups of the last 20 years, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.

Damiano was born in 1961 in Asti, Italy, and graduated from Verdi Conservatory of Turin in 1982. Before coming to the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, he was a principal of bassoon in the RAI (Italian Radio) Orchestra of Turin (1982-85) and in the Vienna Philharmonic (1985-87).

"The Yamaha 875EX Custom saxophone possesses a superior quality and craftsmanship that enables all of the expressive qualities and colours of the music to come to life. No matter what the musical setting is, I always feel confident that the reliable intonation and projection of tone inherent in the Yamaha saxophone will allow the music to shine."

Adam Frey has quickly established himself as one of the best euphonium soloists in the world by bringing his sharp intellect, mature musicianship, and charismatic stage presence to audiences all over the world.

A gifted trombonist, conductor, composer and arranger, world-renowned musician Wycliffe Gordon grew up in Waynesboro, Georgia in the United States. He was musically influenced at a young age by his father, Lucius Gordon, a classical pianist and teacher.

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, 1929. Peter-Lukas Graf studied flute with renowned flutist Andre Jaunet at the Die Zurcher Hochschule der kunste and Marcel Moyse and Roger Cortet at the Couservatoive National Sup
rieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.

Russell has been a professional soloist for over 15 years, establishing himself as one of the worlds leading exponents in the art of cornet playing.