Trumpet Mafia feat. Ashlin Parker and Adam Rapa - Misty

Here’s a clip from a Trumpet Mafia night at the Royal Frenchman in New Orleans. Playing with Ashlin Parker is always an equally humbling & inspiring experience. (Read: I cherish every opportunity to have him kick my @ss!)
We usually end up conversing in high-energy musical settings, and this was no exception, but on this particular occasion it was a high-energy rendition of the ballad, “Misty”. (It’s New Orleans - almost everything is high-energy!)
Unlike many other occasions where 10 or more trumpet players gather, with Ashlin and the Trumpet Mafia, it’s always guaranteed to be a truly musical experience in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Side-note: Kudos to the rhythm section for not even flinching when I dropped half a bar while playing the melody. (Cue Easter egg hunt!) Guess my internal harmonic rhythm was a little antsy that day, and at the time I didn’t even notice. Listening back, I was amazed at how natural it sounded, which is a testament to their responsiveness. Disaster averted! 😅
If you’re looking to fill up on inspiration and learn a LOT, get your butt down to New Orleans, go hang out with Ashlin & friends, and jump in on a Trumpet Mafia hang! I struggle to think of anything better you could be doing with your time if growth is your goal. ❤️🎺
#lotustrumpets #trumpet #trumpets

[@Trollet532]

Adam rapa has one of the best techniques and sound ever, but also has a great song to instrument relationship (having great feel)

[@bullittone1365]

Saw Ashlin last night with the Greensboro College Jazz Ensemble led by Benjy Springs. Totally killed it. Fire !

[@TrumpetManinNC]

Dude (Adam)..you killed it. And Ashlin, man. Just inspiring. All of you.

[@eliseulima763]

Obrigado pelo vídeo. Top, Top, Top.

[@taytenthetrumpetplayer1196]

Yesssss this is the content I'm here for!!! 🔥🎺

[@RevJohnDixonII]

Wow, awesome.

[@da11king]

With all that masterful techniques on display , not even one cracked notes at _pp?_ 😮‍💨 what a blessing to be witnessing what the horn can do! 😊❤🔥🎺🎺🔥✨️👌🏾

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Spectacular playing Ashlyn and Adam! I didn’t pick up on your lost 1/2 bar Adam, but will listen again later!

[@skatergamer8122]

Just ordered my 3L2!!!!
Incredible playing.
Where did Adam march for Drum Corps?

[@cet0708]

East Coast Jazz, though I’m not sure which years.

[@booch8720]

Stay Greasssy Brother!!😎🎺

[@igor-iofe]

Wooooooow

[@ivancovington4323]

💯

[@metaphor5533]

Rapa = genius
Parker = drunken poet

[@jimsisko1]

What a bizarre and totally off-based comment

[@BADBALANCE666]

Parker Mouthpiece size?))

[@lotustrumpets6739]

That's a 3M!

[@BADBALANCE666]

@@lotustrumpets6739 Wow! I use too 3M

[@rubenproost2552]

@@lotustrumpets6739 And Adam's?