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 Memorable Pieces (41–50)
On Green Dolphin StreetMiles Davis
A popular song composed by Bronislaw Kaper and Ned Washington.
It was used in the film Green Dolphin Street.
It has been recorded by many artists, including the Ahmad Jamal Trio and Chet Baker.
The version by jazz trumpeter Miles Davis was released in 1958.
Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Striking Pieces (51–60)
SlyThe Cat Empire
The Cat Empire is a ska and jazz band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1999.
This track was released as a single in 2005.
It reached No.
23 on the Australian charts and was featured in the video game FIFA 08.
Papa Was A Rollin’ StoneThe Temptations
A track produced by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.
It has been recorded by many artists.
This version by The Temptations reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts and won a Grammy Award.
It was sampled on Papoose’s 2014 track “Rolling Stone.”
What is Hip?Tower Of Power
Tower of Power is an R&B-based horn section band formed in 1968.
This track is included on their self-titled album released in 1973.
It was sampled in Jesto’s 2005 track “Ultime Notizie.”
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.”
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.