Lovely classics

Songs with cool trumpet. Introducing famous pieces from wind ensemble and jazz.

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

The trumpet is often regarded as a leading, spotlight instrument among wind instruments, and especially in wind ensembles and classical music, you’ll often hear the trumpet playing standout phrases.

Beyond that, there are plenty of songs where the trumpet shines in drama and film insert songs, as well as in jazz classics.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of cool trumpet pieces all at once.

We’ve chosen a variety of tracks across genres with the trumpet at the core, so be sure to find some pieces you’d like to perform yourself.

Songs with cool trumpet parts: Introducing classics from wind ensemble and jazz (31–40)

Suite ‘Space Battleship Yamato’Miyakawa Tai

Suite 'Space Battleship Yamato' / Hiroshi Miyagawa / Space Battleship YAMATO

Suite 'Space Battleship Yamato'Miyakawa Tai

A masterpiece of wind ensemble music distinguished by its grand orchestral sound and moving melodies.

Created at the producer’s request with the image of “iron” in mind, Hiroshi Miyagawa’s majestic introduction leaves a strong impression.

This work superbly reconstructs the background music from the TV anime that began airing in 1974 for a full orchestra.

With a structure that fully brings out the appeal of wind ensembles, it’s perfect for those who enjoy ensemble playing, ideal for weekend practice or sessions with friends.

In particular, for the generation that watched the anime in real time, this arrangement is sure to be irresistible.

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Eternal StoryYamashita Kōsuke

Tine with Yasuto Tanaka “Eternal Story”

Eternal StoryYamashita Kōsuke

A signature work by Kosuke Yamashita, whose beautiful melody—woven from the perfectly synchronized playing of trumpet and saxophone—resonates deeply.

The piece, themed around a story to be told forever, features a delicate interplay as if the two instruments are conversing.

Written as a duet for the genius Norwegian trumpeter Tine and Japan’s leading saxophonist Yasuto Tanaka, it drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Bi no Kyojin-tachi” in 2012.

It is now performed in a variety of formats, including wind band and orchestra.

A perfect track for calming the mind.

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In conclusion

Focusing on standard pieces from wind ensembles, we also introduced classical, jazz, and pop numbers that feature cool trumpet parts.

Alongside pieces with crisp, punchy fanfares, there were also moody, sophisticated tunes.

Find a piece you’d like to play on the trumpet and show it off in style.