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)
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.
Ring of FireJohnny Cash
A track released in 1963 by Johnny Cash.
It features a mariachi horn section and was selected by Rolling Stone for “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” It was sampled in Renard’s 2010 track “Banned Forever.”
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.
Cobwebs And StrangeThe Who
An instrumental track by the British rock band The Who.
The trumpet is played by John Entwistle.
Released in 1966, it reached No.
4 on the UK charts and is included on the album A Quick One.
Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Striking Pieces (61–70)
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.
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.”