Have you always dreamed of playing alongside a successful brass band? Experience the feeling with “Groove Trumpet – Play Along with the Brass Band Marshall Cooper“!

Our author Manuel Hilleke has compiled eleven groove-based original compositions and arrangements for professional section and solo playing. Based on simple song forms, you can try yourself in different styles such as jazz, funk, rock 'n' roll, reggae and so on. Valuable playing guides, graphical instructions for phrasing and articulation as well as exercises for improvisation support you in doing so.

The enclosed MP3-CD provides the authentic band experience. It was recorded live by professional studio musicians and contain a full version of each piece with trumpets, trombones, saxophones, sousaphon and drums. First, get inspiration from the full version. After that, play the solo to the play along!

This edition is extremely versatile: as a complement for one-to-one and group teaching, for individual study, for performances … or just for the fun of it.

•Rich and varied selection of styles
•Simple song structures, no complex harmonics
•With numerous tips & tricks by the author
•For pop and jazz musicians
•For trumpeters of classical music who want to try out other styles