B2P 027 - Chris Gekker presented by Hip-BoneMusic

I first became aware of the great Chris Gekker as a student at the Eastman School of Music. His impeccable reputation had lived on at the school well after he departed. I went on to have the distinct pleasure to work with Chris many times on a great variety of projects in New York. His musicianship and versatility have astounded me every time we have played together. In addition to his exceptional playing, he is one of the most sought after teachers in the world of brass. Having the opportunity to interview Chris for bone2pick was an invaluable lesson in itself, one that I am most grateful for. I hope you enjoy this insightful exchange with a truly exceptional artist. —Michael Davis Hip-BoneMusic www.hip-bonemusic.com www.facebook.com/hipbonemusic About the artist: Hailed as the most recorded trumpet player in the chamber music medium, Chris Gekker was as a member of the American Brass Quintet for 18 years, as well as principal trumpet of the Orchestra of St. Lukes and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where he received the coveted Performer’s Certificate and is currently the Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maryland. He has served as guest principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic and San Franciso Symphony and has performed and recorded with a range of musical luminaries including Sting, Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel and Wayne Shorter.