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 (51–60)
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.
Concerto in C major, RV 537, for two trumpetsAntonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537 by Antonio Vivaldi.
This concerto was composed by Vivaldi, a Venetian-born composer and violinist, and is performed with two piccolo trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba, featuring the piccolo trumpets gracefully delivering Baroque-era melodies.
Safe And SoundCapital Cities
A track released in 2011 by Capital Cities, an indie pop duo from Los Angeles, California.
It features a simple trumpet solo and was sampled in 3LAU’s 2013 track “Trapnimal.”
Shot CallerFrench Montana ft. Charlie Rock
A collaboration between American hip-hop artist French Montana and rapper Charlie Rock.
It samples Thomas Bell Orchestra’s 1979 track “A Theme for L.A.’s Team.” Released in 2012, it reached No.
23 on the U.S.
charts.