It's Time To Do It

OK, I have hundreds of charts from classical brass to full concert band with lots of jazz and rock in between. And, there are lots of trumpet players in every organization that I play in (not that they are bad or I dislike them, I just prefer playing one to a part). So, the time is now to find some like minded people, 8 to 12, and start a group on my own. Let me know if you're interested.

Soul Band

I'm a huge Tower of Power fan and would love to do a band that covered a bunch of their tunes. Of course, you've got to start with that big bari sax sound. Well, I happen to play in a band with a great Bari player who was all over the idea. Maybe this is going to work out after all...

-Mike

Septet, Octet or Nontet That is the Question

I'm thinking I'd like to start a small jazz/rock/soul big band. I have hundreds of workable arrangements in PDF format so it's just a matter of finding interested parties in the Phoenix area. Drop me a not if you're interested. The group could be anything from a more traditional approach to pushing the edges with some soul and hip-hop. Lemme know!

Mike

Trumpet At Large - Phoenix

I recently relocated from Plano, TX to Phoenix, AZ and now reside in the Ahwatukee area. I'm a trumpet player looking for playing opportunities in Wind Ensembles, Jazz/Big Bands, small ensembles or Rock/Funk/Soul Bands.

I have over 35 years of playing experience including:
Classical/Legit
Marylhurst Symphony Orchestra - Lake Oswego, OR
Mount Hood Pops - Gresham, OR
Triangle Brass - RTP, NC

Rock, Blues and Soul
Mainstreet Band - Raleigh, NC
Spoonful of Soul - Durham, NC
Skeeter Brandon - North Carolina

Jazz
Celebration Orchestra - Plano, TX
Dallas' Original Jazz Orchestra - Dallas, TX

If you're looking for a sub or full time player, please feel free to contact me.

Michael Jones
c. 214-215-4745
michaelcjones@gmail.com