Adam Rapa is a singular talent, equally fluent in classical and jazz styles. There are few trumpeters on the planet who have the technique, the facility, the chops and the familiarity with all these style to pull this off. What a treat! Bravo, my friend!
How tf is that theater not filled to the brim with people, what a spectacular preformance. I'm a trumpet player myself and would only dream of achieving this type of musicality in my playing. Amazing job!
Adam Rapa is now officially my favorite classic trumpet player. I watched that video and at the end of it my mouth was wide open and I couldn't close it
This is some of Rapa's most musical playing, and that is pretty special. He has a lot more to offer than just high notes. He has carved out a unique role as a versatile and virtuosic player. He is in a category with Vizzutti, Doc, and Arturo, but has his own signature sound and taste.
Beautiful performance....Amazing that Adam can be so proficient in so many styles...especially the control it takes for the lyrical parts. Great orchestra as well!
I don't know whether you play the trumpet or a similar instrument or not, but I do. Anyway, that is hella hard to pull off so cleanly. Adam is outta this world.
Adam gives new meaning to the term Virtuoso! The new Paganini of trumpet Adam does the near impossible with the horn. I'm sure if Doc Severensen was here for this he'd be first on his feet for Standing Ovation!!
