Edwards

We recently told you about a Wycliffe Gordon / Jim Pugh concert in NYC. Jim was nice enough to provide the following picture taken after the performance. Thanks, Jim, for the photo — we wish we could have been there to enjoy the music. If any of you had the pleasure of attending, contact us to let us know your thoughts.

Trio Hidas will play a concert on January 21st, 2007 at 7:30 PM. The members, Nitzan Haroz, Haim Avitsur and David Taylor, will play pieces by Hidas, Kramer and Poulenc as well as songs by Wilder and Brahms. The concert is at Second Presbyterian
Church on 4 West 96th Street at Central Park West. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be collected at the door.

The 2006 Offbeat Best of the Beat Award Nominees have been announced, and Troy Andrews has been nominated for three awards in the following categories:

Best Contemporary Jazz Band or Performer
Band or Performer of the Year
Best Trumpet Player

Visit wwltv.com to cast your vote. Voting ends January 15, 2007.

To all of the musicians who have entrusted us this past year with your sound, thanks.

2006 was once again, our best year yet. We were graced by so many deeply talented and creative musicians. As musicians ourselves, they made us practice more. As craftsman(and woman!) they made us dig deeper. Just as you we hope you evolve in your playing, we find ourselves evolving in how and what we are able to create for you.

To those of you who have not been back to see us in a number of years, consider stopping by again. Our door is always open to improving your current setup. I can assure you, Christan and I have more tools and tricks at our disposal then ever before.

2007 holds some great things.

For trumpets, we have a new C trumpet that has begun to make the rounds at our shows. The response to it has been nothing short of amazing. The sound concept and feel is peerless. Stay tuned to our site for more info.

For trombones, we have just released our redesign of our ever-popular Bullet Brace. We have not only lightened it by offering it in aluminum, but improved it’s flexibility and function. It also will fit more brands of trombone than ever before.

For everyone, this entire site will be re-vamped. Our webmaster Josh has a hard time sitting idle with one of his creations and the next site will easily trump this one. Expect expanded content, more luscious pictures to drool over, how-to videos and so much more.

The above mentioned is not the limit for 2007, but what I am privy to write of at this time. All of these improvements are simply a response from the input you have all given us. Thank you once again for your trust and on behalf of all of us at Edwards Instrument Co we wish you success in this New Year.

Jim Pugh has been busy over the holidays. Check out his latest postings on YouTube.

Great stuff.

Christan

Jim Pugh and Wycliffe Gordon will be playing in NYC on January 28.

Events details:

Jay Leonhart & Wycliffe Gordon: Jazz in January

Jay Leonhart and Jazz Cruises LLC present Jazz Hits From The Broadway Stage, an intimate, swinging Broadway jazz concert with some of the jazz world’s most entertaining performers: Wycliffe Gordon, Barbara Carroll, Ted Rosenthal, Eric Reed, Jim Pugh, Harry Allen, Wayne Escoffery, Carolyn Leonhart-Escoffery, and Jay Leonhart on Bass. A few surprise guests will appear as well!

Support live music.

Christan