Natalie CressmanDec 20, 20206 min readTHE BAND REUNITED AND IT FELT SO GOODA REFLECTION ON TREY ANASTASIO’S BEACON JAMS. I’ve always said that in joining the Trey Anastasio Band, now over a decade ago, I gained...
Natalie CressmanNov 15, 20207 min readMy Best Trombone Warmup ExercisesAs a trombonist who floats freely between the musical worlds of jazz, funk, pop, and latin music, much of my thinking when it comes to...
Natalie CressmanSep 23, 20206 min read Bruce Fowler – The World’s First “Jam” TrombonistThe historical lineage of trombonists, period, is an obscure subject in of itself.
Natalie CressmanAug 22, 20208 min readPlaying Trombone in Brazilian Music Styles Important Trombonists and Stylistic Considerations In spending many years playing trombone in small ensembles, big bands, and orchestras...
Natalie CressmanJul 31, 20206 min readMusic Transcriptions and Active Listening: The Cure to the Quarantine DoldrumsThese few months have made it painfully clear how much I took for granted the ability to travel around and play music