The Role of the Trumpet in Early Jazz Bands 

Jon-Erik Kellso describes the trumpeter of a New Orleans Jazz band as being like the quarterback in a football team. Here, he tells you more about the trumpet's role in New Orleans Jazz and Swing Era Jazz.
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Jon-Erik Kellso - Trumpet
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Theme music composed and performed by Eli Yamin.
Recorded April 13, 2013