Joe Alessi

Joseph Alessi Interview

No, we do not wear sweaters in August in Wisconsin. It took us a while to get to post this video but we hope you enjoy it.

Late Show Trombones

We really enjoyed Diane Birch’s performance on David Letterman last night, not only because she’s a great singer, but also because she knows how to accessorize her band. Hopefully we’ll see more trombone quartets backing up vocalists! The trombonists are Tom “Bones” Malone, Birch Johnson, Joseph Alessi and David Taylor.

Alessi and the T396-A at Midwest

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...

Alessi Plays Something Old on Something New

As many of you already know, Edwards has been working closely with Joe Alessi on a new tenor trombone the past couple of years. We are making great progress and anticipate this horn being available for sale in late 2008 or early 2009. With all the buzz this instrument is receiving, we thought it would...

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...