Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Striking Pieces
When you think of the trumpet, many people probably imagine a clear, eye-opening sound like a fanfare.
It’s true that its cool, straight-carrying tone is one of its charms.
But in fact, depending on the piece, the trumpet can produce a wide range of colors—soft, wistful, even sultry—far beyond what the typical “horn” image suggests.
This time, we’ve picked out works from a broad array of genres that let you enjoy the trumpet’s appeal from multiple angles.
Why not immerse yourself in the charms of the trumpet you may not have known—while listening to some masterpieces?
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Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Striking Pieces (61–70)
You Can Call Me AlPaul Simon
A track released in 1986 by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
It was inspired by the culture of South Africa, which he visited on his travels.
It was sampled in Neil Cicierega’s 2017 track “Shit.”
PrologueMisawa Kei
This is “Prologue,” composed by Kei Misawa.
The composer, Kei Misawa, is a professional trumpet player who began playing at the age of 11, and he is also active as a composer, conductor, and educator.
This piece is included on Misawa’s album “Real Blue.” Since this video is a cover, please be sure to enjoy Misawa’s own sweet and gentle flugelhorn tone as well.
Grazing In The GrassHugh Masekela
An instrumental track released in 1968 by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts and has become one of the quintessential summer anthems.
It was sampled in Slightly Stoopid’s 2007 track “Jimi.”
CHEERLEADEROMI
A track released as a digital download in 2014 by Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter OMI.
It features a rhythm section by veteran session musicians Sly and Robbie and saxophone sounds by Dean Fraser.
Festive OvertureDmitri Shostakovich
This is Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovich.
Composed in 1954 as an orchestral work, it is also extremely popular in its wind ensemble arrangement and is frequently performed in concerts.
Beginning with a striking trumpet fanfare and featuring the trumpets prominently again in the finale, it is one of Shostakovich’s masterpieces.
ZanzibarEarth, Wind & Fire
A track included on Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1973 album Head to the Sky.
The trumpet solo is performed by Oscar Brashear.
It was sampled in Neffa’s 1996 track “La Ballotta.”
I Remember CliffordFreddie Hubbard
A track created by tenor saxophonist Benny Golson as a tribute to jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown.
It has been recorded by many artists.
This version is by American jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.