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

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.

Playlist

World-renowned trumpeters. Recommended trumpet players who are active on the global stage.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	LibertangoAlison Balsom		A British female trumpet player.
2	Delibes ‘Daughters of Cadiz’Hans Gansch		Austrian trumpet player
3	CHEROKEEWynton Marsalis		Wynton Marsalis is a renowned trumpet player active in both jazz and classical music.
4	Star Trek themeErikku Miyashiro		A third-generation Japanese American trumpet player born in Hawaii
5	When the Saints Go Marching InLouis Armstrong		Biography of Louis Armstrong
6	Trumpet of the Night SkyNini Rosso		The Life of Italian Trumpeter Nini Rosso
7	Pazu’s “The Dove and the Boy” from Castle in the SkyKazuhara Susumu		Trumpeter Susumu Kazuhara’s participation in anime music
8	Cinema ParadisoFabrizio Bosso		The accomplishments of Italy’s world-renowned jazz trumpeter, Bosso
9	Feels So GoodChuck Mangione		Flugelhorn music by Chuck Mangione
10	Star Trek themeMaynard Ferguson		Maynard Ferguson high-register trumpet player
11	Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat majorTsujiMoto Kenichi		The Achievements and Talent of Trumpet Player Kenichi Tsujimoto
12	So WhatMiles Davis		Miles Davis, the Emperor of Jazz
13	Mozart: Trumpet Concerto in D majorHåkan Hardenberger		A renowned Swedish trumpet player
14	Hummel: Trumpet ConcertoMaurice André		French trumpet player, winner of many competitions
15	Variations on a Theme of the Carnival of VeniceSergei Nakariakov		Sergei Nakariakov’s achievements as a trumpet player
16	Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 3 No. 3, RV 310Matthias Höfs		Matthias Höfs is a world-renowned trumpet player.
17	Someone to Watch Over MeTakahashi Atsushi		Atsushi Takahashi is a trumpet player who is acclaimed for his technique and expressiveness.
18	Alone Alone and AloneHino Terumasa		Terumasa Hino, a leading Japanese jazz trumpeter
19	mythKami Shū		The Achievements and Contributions of the World-Renowned Trumpet Player, Osamu Kamishiro
20	Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 3, No. 9, RV 230Hyangmin Baek		The talent and achievements of a trumpet player from South Korea
21	Eternal StoryTine Thing Helseth		A young female classical trumpet player from Norway
22	I’ll Close My EyesBlue Mitchell		The Life and Appeal of Jazz Trumpeter Blue Mitchell
23	CHEROKEEClifford Brown		Genius trumpeter dies in an accident at a young age.
24	SilkRick Braun		The Appeal of Rick Braun’s Smooth Jazz
25	Look For The Silver LiningHiro Kawashima		A Japanese trumpeter’s interactions with Chet Baker
26	Without A SongMatsushima Hiroyuki		Keiji Matsushima is a skilled jazz trumpet player.
27	St. Louis BluesNanri Fumio		The achievements and influence of Fumio Nanri, Japan’s leading jazz musician
28	PetiteBelleArt Farmer		An American jazz trumpeter active in ensembles
29	Night in TunisiaArturo Sandoval		Jazz musician. Bebop. 10-time Grammy Award winner.
30	Scarlatti “Symphony No. 6 in A minor”Bernard Soustrot		Trumpet player from France and conservatory professor
31	Opening StatementBooker Little		The Life and Music of Jazz Trumpeter Booker Little
32	Night in TunisiaDizzy Gillespie		A custom trumpeter of the bebop pioneers
33	Bemsha SwingDon Cherry		Don Cherry's jazz music and innovative activities
34	FuegoDonald Byrd		Jazz trumpeter, PhD in civil rights studies
35	Red CrayFreddie Hubbard		A trumpeter creates freebop
36	Bitter Sweet SambaHerb Alpert		Pop jazz trumpeter and record label founder
37	Hector’s HouseIan Carr		Ian Carr's Jazz-Rock Innovations
38	He Loves YouJerry Hey		Fusion-active versatile artist
39	Lotus BlossomKenny Dorham		Bebop jazz trumpeter from Texas
40	Gnu SuiteKenny Wheeler		Canadian jazz trumpeter
41	I Remember CliffordLee Morgan		Lee Morgan is a renowned hard bop trumpeter.
42	Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 3rd movementRolf Smedvig		American trumpet player, leader of the Empire Brass
43	Sing SowetoTerence Blanchard		Jazz trumpeter, also works on film music
44	ZigeunerweisenTimofei Dokshizer		Achievements of a Ukrainian-born trumpet player
45	Blues For WoodyWoody Shaw		American trumpeter dies in accident
46	When I Fall In LoveChris Botti		An American trumpet player, known for her beauty and active in jazz
47	My Funny ValentineChet Baker		Chet Baker. West Coast jazz
48	April in ParisThad Jones		American jazz trumpeter
49	RunawayKuwano Nobuyoshi		Debuted as Chanels, later renamed Rats & Star
50	Mahler, Symphony No. 5Adolph Herseth		Legendary trumpet player of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
51	Sing Sing SingLouis Prima		Legendary jazz musician