Edwards

If you live on the east coast of the US, you now have more options for play testing our instruments. We’ve recently decided to put our horns into two retail outlets: Washington Music in Wheaton, Maryland, and Dillon Music in Woodbridge, NJ.

We chose to partner with these two stores because we feel they will offer the highest level of support during and after the sale. Please call ahead to make a fitting appointment so you can be sure they will have everything you need in their inventory. We’re looking forward to working with Washington and Dillon to help you find your perfect Edwards.

Washington Music
11151 Veirs Mill Road
Wheaton, MD 20902
phone: 301-946-8808
fax: 301-933-4438
web: www.wmcworld.com
email: sales@chucklevins.com

Dillon Music
325 Fulton Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
phone: 732-634-3399
fax: 732-634-4932
web: www.dillonmusic.com

It’s not often we can deliver an instrument within a month’s time. But we can do just that after we recently hired more help. We are now at the point where we can deliver a trombone in 1-2 weeks if the bell is in stock. Trumpets take just a week or two longer.

This isn’t likely to last as we’ll get an influx of orders once school starts. Call me at 800.562.6838 to talk about options.

Paul Tynan released Bicoastal Collective: Chapter One on OA2 Records on February 17. He co-led this project with baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington.

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The brainchild of Nova Scotia-based trumpeter Paul Tynan and baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Bicoastal Collective is a select grouping of musicians from across the U.S and Canada, culled from friends and colleagues they met in the late ’90s during their days at the University of North Texas. The set of ten original swinging and far-reaching compositions stretches the sonic possibilities of the 10-piece band to imply a big band while maintaining an organic, improvisational small group feel. Chapter One features pianist Stefan Karlsson and trombonist Wayne Wallace and is the first installment of what should prove to be an interesting and entertaining story.

Musicians:

John Worley, trumpet
A Bay Area mainstay and one of the most seasoned studio musicians in Northern California.

Wayne Wallace, trombone
Another Bay Area mainstay and a former member of Joe Henderson’s big band. Recently had a nice article written about him in Downbeat Magazine (about 7-8 months ago, I believe).

Bobby Selvaggio, alto sax
Cleveland saxophonist who records on Playscape records and recently received 3.5 stars from Downbeat for an album he recorded with Kenny Werner.

Tom Luer, tenor sax
Los Angeles-based saxophonist who works frequently with Kim Richmond, Bill Holman, and recently got off the road from a tour with Queen Latifa.

Aaron Lington, bari sax
Bay Area baritone saxophonist and composer who was listed as a “Rising Star” in the Baritone Saxophone category of the Downbeat Magazines 55th Annual Critic’s Poll and was a winner of the Sammy Nestico Composition Competition.

Kevin Brunkhorst, guitar
Fantastic guitarist: as much at home with straight-ahead playing as he is with textural playing. He currently teaches jazz guitar at St. Francis Xavier Univeristy in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Stefan Karlsson, piano
Longtime pianist for Eddie Gomez, Stefan is the jazz piano instructor at the famed jazz studies program at the University of North Texas.

John Shifflett, bass
Another Bay Area mainstay who is a veteran studio musician and frequently tours and records with pianist and two-time Grammy nominee Taylor Eigsti.

Stockton Helbing, drums
A major talent, Stockton was most recently the drummer and musical director for the late Maynard Ferguson.

Ron explains how to maintain an Amado waterkey:

In this video, Ron provides instructions on maintaining a trumpet lever waterkey:

Edwards will be at the Midwest Convention in Chicago December 17-19 displaying our regular assortment of trombones and trumpets. After much testing and input from players around the country, we’ll be showing our new Eb trumpet, as well.

Trombone players will also be able to play a new horn — the Alessi Model. But there’s a catch. You won’t find the T396-A in the exhibits hall. Instead, interested trombonists need to come to the booth to receive an invitation to our top secret location where you’ll find the horn and quite possibly Joe Alessi himself.

Okay, Joe will be there and so will I. We are planning on doing two to three sessions a day. Each session will begin with a 15 minute introduction, followed by a Q&A and time for you to try the horn. Please bring your own mouthpiece.

Space at these private sessions is limited, so be sure to stop by the Edwards booth early to pick up an invite. We have tentatively scheduled two sessions on the 17th and three sessions on the 18th & 19th.

See you there.

Just built our first five Eb trumpets. They’re in process in the buff room. After this they will be silver plated.

After they’re assembled we’ll get pictures of them and then you’ll be able to see them in the final state on the website.

Thanks to all that tried (purchased) and gave their input on the design and final product. It’s exciting to work with all of you and your input is greatly appreciated. Graham Ashton, Leonard Candelaria, William Takacs, and many players in the surrounding area (some not to be named due to other manufacturer endorsements) input was used and I am thankful to have these people as friends and collaborators.

We look forward to having this model added to the current Edwards line available Jan 1st 2009.

Regards,

Christan Griego

There are quite a few Edwards trombone sections in symphonies around the world. We recently received this photo, taken shortly after the São Paulo Symphony performed the Bartok Concerto for Orchestra. Thanks to Alex for providing the pic!

Ray Vasquez has been practicing. If you are anywhere near Alabama you should try to attend his upcoming recital. Hear trumpet playing at its finest.

Auburn University Recital Hall
Samford Drive
Auburn, Alabama
Friday, November 7, 2008
7:30pm – 9:30pm

Support the arts. If we don’t, who will?

Working in the back we often get interesting shots of horns and accessories being prepped for delivery. Our most recent shot was of ten Gen X Trumpets getting ready to be delivered to a military band.