The Pencil Exercise

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This video explains how, why and when to do the controversial pencil exercise. http://youtu.be/_INaCr8rd-E

Bridge By Candlelight- The West Valley Jazz Orchestra

Features Russell Ferrante on piano, Noel Catura on tenor, Bruce Campbell on drums and EB on trumpet. Not my best solo but I thought I'd put it up anyway. The sax solo is monstrous!  Composed and arranged by Eric Bolvin http://youtu.be/4S-uC3AEvO0

Man In The Moon- The West Valley Jazz Orchestra

Recorded December 3, 2006. Here’s the Yellowjackets tune featuring Russell on piano and the WVJO. I arranged this for big band and play the EVI. Pretty good blend with EVI, trumpet, alto and soprano on the head. The patch is something I came…

What’s Goin On – Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. Can’t go wrong with What’s Goin On! Features Tom and Eric on horns. Arranged by Eric Bolvin http://youtu.be/dEfZkF3esE8

The Night, The Rain And You – Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. Here’s the title cut off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". Features EB on EVI and Mikey Renwick on guitar. Politzer on sax.  Composed and arranged by Eric Bolvin http://youtu.be/vWVW4HLnE3U

Sally- Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. This one’s by Gus and features the whole band. Composed and arranged by Gus Kambeitz http://youtu.be/hNzJ8h_ZVhI

As- Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. The Stevie Wonder tune features Tom on sax and EB on EVI.  Arranged by Eric Bolvin http://youtu.be/S1MfPp6TGiY

The Goodbye Look – Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. Here’s one off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". This is a great tune from Donald Fagen’s The Nitefly cd. Features Tom on sax and Timo Gutierrez on percussion. Arranged by…

That’s The Way Of The World – Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. Here’s one off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". Here’s one of my favorite tunes of all time in a hip-hop jazz style. Features Mike Renwick on guitar and Tom on sax. Arranged…

Sanazzay – Eric Bolvin’s Quorum

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA. Here’s one off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". This is how to say San Jose- it’s all one word Sanazzay and Sanazzay is one funky town! Features Jesse Reyes on keys, EB on…

One For Mike

The WVJO tackles this tough chart with Grant Geissman-guitar, Eric Bolvin- EVI, Noel Catura-tenor sax and Gus Kambeitz-bass. I use three different sounds on the EVI. http://youtu.be/LGRdA7LXKkI

Learn: Blue Mitchell Trumpet Solo from I’ll Close My Eyes (12 keys)

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To hear the MP3's or download the transcribed solo, click on the file desired. Blue Mitchell Trumpet Solo from I’ll Close My Eyes / Download Sheet Music: A, AB, B, Bb, C, D, Db, E, Eb, F, G

Learn: John Coltrane Solo on Giant Steps for Trumpet

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To hear the MP3's or download the transcribed solo, click on the file desired. Solo / Download Solo / (Slow Version) Download Play Along / Download Download Transcription with Instructions

Trumpet Mic Demo with EV RE20, CAD Trion-7000

This is a demonstration of two inexpensive high quality recording microphones that work well for trumpet, flugelhorn, and muted trumpet. The mics are the Eletro-Voice RE20, a dynamic mic and the CAD Trion-7000. I purchased the RE20…