World-renowned trumpeters. Recommended trumpet players who are active on the global stage.

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.

Who comes to mind when you think of trumpet players?

In jazz, you might think of Louis Armstrong or Miles Davis; in the classical world, perhaps Matthias Höfs or Sergei Nakariakov.

We also can’t leave out Wynton Marsalis, often acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest trumpeters in both jazz and classical music.

In this article, we’ll introduce famous trumpeters who are active on the world stage.

We’ll feature artists across jazz and classical, regardless of gender or nationality, and we hope you’ll find a new favorite player as you read.

Famous trumpeters of the world. Recommended trumpet players active internationally (41–50)

Mahler, Symphony No. 5Adolph Herseth

Mahler Symphony No 5 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra, George Solti, Bud Herseth

Mahler, Symphony No. 5Adolph Herseth

An American trumpet player.

He served as principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra—one of the world’s three great orchestras—for over 50 years.

He is a legendary trumpeter known for flawless performances without mistakes in concert.

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World-renowned trumpeters. Recommended trumpet players active on the global stage (51–60)

Sing Sing SingLouis Prima

Louis Prima – Sing,Sing,Sing (With a Swing)

Sing Sing SingLouis Prima

An American legendary jazz musician known as the “King of Swing.” His 1952 piece “Sing, Sing, Sing” became a swing jazz standard.

In Japan, it was also featured in the film Swing Girls.

In 1967, he appeared as a voice actor in Disney’s musical animated film The Jungle Book.

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In conclusion

How was it? When you think of trumpet players, many people may picture jazz trumpeters, while others might think of classical trumpeters.

This time, we introduced famous trumpet players from around the world.

Both jazz and classical are wonderful, and contrary to the impression that it’s a male-dominated field, many female trumpet players are also thriving.

In addition, not only in Europe but also in Asia—Japan, South Korea, China, and beyond—the number of performers has been growing.

Hopefully this will be a chance for you to find a favorite player and become captivated by their sound!