James Markey

Adam Rainey Appointed Detroit Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombonist

I’m thrilled to announce that Adam Rainey is joining the Detroit Symphony. Adam is a phenomenal talent who has performed with the Kansas City Symphony since 2014. Prior to that, Adam studied with James Markey and Doug Yeo at the New England Conservatory. We’re always happy when one of our artists and friends does well...

James Markey Concludes 365-Day Practice Challenge with Virtual Recital

James Markey’s recital to support the New England Musicians Relief Fund was beyond words. Please take time to enjoy this incredible performance.

James Markey Featured in the Boston Symphony’s BSO at Home Series

We all know that James Markey is a supremely talented musician, but the following video shows just how musically inclined his family is, as well. James obviously has trombone chops (he’s won four major symphony orchestra jobs on two instruments), and now we know that his family shares those musical genes. Honestly, watching this video...

James Markey

James Markey joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as Bass Trombone in Fall 2012 following a 15-year tenure in the New York Philharmonic as Associate Principal (1997-2007) and Bass Trombone (2007-2012), and a two-year tenure as Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Markey has had numerous solo appearances, including with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra,...

The BSO Interviews James Markey

We all know that James Markey has won two auditions with the New York Philharmonic and one with the Boston Symphony. But perhaps you don’t know that he was a church organist when he was 14 (as he says it, that was a much better way to make money than working at McDonald’s). Or that...

Markey and Pollard Record Some Excerpts

Aspiring orchestral bass trombonists will be thrilled to hear that James Markey (New York Philharmonic) and Denson Paul Pollard (New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) have collaborated to record excerpts from the orchestra and opera rep. The CD, appropriately titled The Bass Trombonist’s Listening Guide: Excerpts from the Opera and the Orchestra, will soon be available...

Oklahoma State Brass Day to Feature James Markey (Cancelled)

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The OSU brass faculty hopes to bring Jim Markey, Adam Unsworth and Vince DiMartino to Stillwater at a later date. The third annual Oklahoma State University Brass Day will take place on Saturday, February 5, 2011, and will feature James Markey, New York Philharmonic bass...

Jim Markey’s CD Now Available

Jim Markey’s debut bass trombone recording, On Base, is now available. Here are the appropriate links: Purchase from CD Baby Purchase from Hickeys Read more about the project at markeybone.com

James Markey CD Preview

I’m convinced James Markey can do anything on the bass trombone. Check out this video preview of his upcoming CD, On Base, and I think you’ll agree.

Edwards Instruments in North Korea

The New York Philharmonic has just completed their concert in North Korea. Joseph Alessi and James Markey both play Edwards in the NY Phil (two outta three ain’t bad!). It’s exciting to be able to live vicariously through these two great artists, as we do through all of our Edwards players. Check out the sites...