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Join longtime friends and trombonists Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Wiltz as they venture down the trombone rabbit hole together. They explore everything the world of trombone encompasses, from its rich history to the gear head extremes and to the players that shape our field.

Dakota Jackson, Benjamin Wiltz


    • Feb 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15 EPISODES


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    Earl Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 61:35


    Join Dakota Jackson, Benjamin Wiltz ,and Jared Ramos in their first three man pod as they discuss the history and fascination with Earl Williams trombones. They explore everything from the earliest trombones made by earl to the players who made them famous. 

    Glenn Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 59:32


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin WIltz as they take a look at the life and impact of Glenn Miller. Glenn Miller is a crucial figure in the history of trombone and an American icon.

    The Trombones of Eddie Palmieri

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 124:33


    Join Dakota Jackson and surprise co-host Jared Ramos as they deep dive into the music of Eddie Palmieri and the many trombonists he has employed.

    Olds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 73:05


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin WIltz as they deep dive into the rich history of the F.E. Olds company and the unique and beautiful horns they produced.  

    George Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 94:28


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin WIltz as they deep dive into the life and contributions of George Roberts. They explore his gear and massive amounts of recordings as well. 

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    Slides Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 82:22


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Wiltz as we dive into the second half of the slides episode. This mammoth topic had to be broken into two episodes if you haven't already please check out Slides Pt1. In part two we explore how to care for your slide leadpipes and of course the spit valve.

    Slides Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 47:20


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Wiltz as we venture into the world of slides. This mammoth topic had to be broken into two episodes. In part one we explore everything from the way a slide works to the materials used and different methods of holding a slide. 

    Mouthpieces (We're Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 73:18


     Join us on our return episode as we explore the massive world of mouthpieces. We discuss everything from the leading varying philosophies  to different ideas on mouthpiece manufacturing. 

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    Curtis Fuller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 55:59


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin WIltz as they deep dive into the life and contributions of Curtis Fuller. 

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    Bass Trombone Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 59:50


    Join Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Wiltz as we dig into the world of bass trombone triggers everything from Independent vs Dependent to tuning configurments. Ben leads the way on this one with some strong divisive opinions let us know what you think about the debate and what your setup looks like.

    Patron Saints of the Trombone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 72:11


    Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Wiltz  discuss the contributions of some of the trombones leading advocates and leaders in the trombone community. Devoted trombonists through composition or producing resources have made themselves Patron Saints of the trombone. 

    Trombone in Popculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 53:55


    Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Wiltz look into different celebrities who play the trombone and trombone in the public eye.       

    Buying a Trombone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 56:04


    Dakota Jackson and Benjamin Willtz discuss the minefield that is buying a trombone with everything from the beginner market to a full fitted custom trombone and offer advice and protips to help out. Let us know about your trombone buying experience and what advice you would give to someone on the journey for that perfect instrument. 

    Trombone and the Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 58:00


    Join us as we discuss our personal experience during the coronavirus pandemic as well as the state of the trombone during these difficult times. We discuss resources from play alongs to recordings that can help you stay on track. Please leave us a description of your experience and what is helping you get through this pandemic. 

    Origin of the Trombone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 56:39


    We explore the various theories and possible answers as to where and when we first see a trombone as well as the earliest use of the instrument.Will Kimball trombone timeline http://kimballtrombone.com/trombone-history-timeline/trombone-history-15th-century/

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