Rex Richardson, Part 1: "Genre-Busting" International Trumpet Virtuoso Solo Artist, Educator and Pedagogue

Called "One of the finest virtuosos of our time," Rex Richardson is equally comfortable in many diverse areas of music. He has recordings in the areas of both jazz and classical music and is very active in bringing new music into the repertoire. In addition to his international performing career, Rex is also a published composer. He is a dedicated teacher, and in addition to his position at Virginia Commonwealth University, he has given master classes around the world. His recently released book, One Hundred Days of Trumpet Practice, is a major addition to the trumpet literature.In Part 1 of our conversation, I ask Rex about his beginnings as a trumpet player and how he overcame his bad habits as a student. We talk jazz, specifically improvisation, and get into the nuts and bolts of how he approaches the art of improvising as both a player and also as a teacher.DoricoProfessional music notation and composition software from Steinberg. Download a free 30-trial today!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.