Trumpet Quartets are the ultimate in recital showpieces AND trumpet hang material. Following in the footsteps of Mancini and Reyman, Erik Veldkamp has taken twenty of the most popular jazz standards and made them sing as arrangements for four trumpets and/or flugelhorns.

Exploring creative trumpet quartet arrangements of jazz standards offers a dynamic and enjoyable approach to mastering the intricacies of jazz style while honing fundamental skills. By dissecting well-known tunes into four distinct voices, musicians enhance their understanding of harmonies, counterpoint, and improvisation. This collaborative effort fosters a sense of camaraderie among players, transforming practice sessions into engaging musical dialogues. These arrangements encourage musical interpretation and experimentation, allowing individuals to infuse personal flair into the music. Through this innovative method, players not only elevate their technical proficiency but also cultivate a deep appreciation for the nuances of jazz, making the learning journey both enriching and entertaining.

Included in your purchase:

1. Full Score
2. Full Set of Parts
3. Full Set of MP3 Demos

To the left you will find some samples from the score, and below you will find audio that go with those samples. Check them all out, then click above for an immediate digital download.

Song List

1. Bye Bye Blackbird (Henderson/Dixon)
2. Days Of Wine And Roses (Mancini/Mercer)
3. Come Sunday (Ellington)
4. Anything Goes (Porter)
5. The Lady Is A Tramp (Ellington)
6. Blue Room (Rodgers/Hart)
7. Alice In Wonderland (Fain/Hillard)
8. But Not For Me (Gershwin)
9. Falling In Love With Love (Rodgers/Hart)
10. Cherokee (Noble)
11. Blues 4 Trumpet (Veldkamp)
12. Bluesette (Thielemans)
13. All The Things You Are (Kern/Hammerstein)
14. The Continental (Conrad/Magidson)
15. Tenor Madness (Rollins)
16. Fascinating Rhythm (Gershwin)
17. One Note Samba (Jobim)
18. The Girl From Ipanema (Jobim)
19. In A Sentimental Mood (Ellington)
20. Trumpet Blues (James/Mathias)

Listen to Bye Bye Blackbird

Listen to Alice in Wonderland

Listen to Fascinating Rhythm