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New Glissando issue out now...

The latest issue of the Glissando magazine — which has everything and more for trombone players all over the world — from Grethe Tonheim to Wycliffe Gordon

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If you are a trombone player who wants to find out more about the world of your chosen instrument then the new issue of Glissando Magazine is now available via the app or from the glissando website: www.glissandomagazine.com

Taster interviews

There are taster interviews of what can be found from the likes of jazz stars Wycliffe Gordon and Bert Boeren. Also read about Weston Sprott, trombone at the MET Orchestra, Roger Cutts, Principal Trombone of the Welsh National Opera gives readers very useful advice, and former ITA President Don Lucas reveals his top notes to readers.

Articles

There are articles on the history of trombone activities from Denmark and the current situation in Mexico from Professor Niels-Ole Bo Johansen and Wayne Groves.

Michael Davis shares his music matters with us, and Mark Freeh tells us about Urbie Green's most recent birthday party.

Reviews

Also in this issue you will find reviews of the exciting Slider Asia in Hong Kong, and a review of the Dutch Bass Trombone Open from September. This issue is well worth a read.

Issue 5 out soon

Issue 5 will be out in March and will feature the wonderful Helen Vollam from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, whilst Andrew Berryman previously of the Halle Orchestra, talks about his experiences in Abu Dharbi.

All that and there are interviews, articles and reviews with the likes of Regis Managa, Jiggs Whiggam, Alciomar Oliviera, Martin Reinhardt, Dorothy Gates, Grethe Tonheim (pictured above), Adrian Morris, Bill Broughton, the Latztch Brass Festival and Singapore Trombone Festival as.

Why not subscribe now to view all five issues, or download issue 1 for free via the website for a taste of what is on offerGlissando magazine

Why not give it a try?

Why not subscribe now to view all five issues, or download issue 1 for free via the website for a taste of what is on offer.

Go to: www.glissandomagazine.com

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