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)
The DreamerJosé James
Jose James is an American vocalist known for a sound that fuses modern jazz and hip-hop.
This track is the title track from an album released in 2008.
The trumpet is performed by Omar Abdulkarim.
The Love In MeLisa Stansfield
A track by British R&B artist Lisa Stansfield.
Featuring a trumpet solo by Stephen Gibson, it appears on the 1989 album Affection, which has been certified platinum in seven countries.
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.
The DistanceCake
A track released in 1996 by the American alternative rock band Cake.
It features a trumpet solo.
Popular at sporting events, the track was sampled in Neil Cicierega’s 2017 piece “The Starting Line.”
Feels So GoodChuck Mangione
An instrumental track released in 1978 by American flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione.
This smooth jazz number reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada and was nominated for a Grammy Award.