Ultimate Funk Grooves for Trumpet (book/CD)

ADG Publications
The musical examples are played by Hollie Farris, trumpet player, band leader and arranger for James Brown from 1975-2006

The Trumpet in Funk music has its place not only in the horn section but also as a dynamic solo instrument. This book contains ninety-two riffs that showcase the different ways in which the soloist can create a distinct Funk sound to their playing.

The audio CD that comes with the book contains thirty-one different grooves that accompany each of the riffs, influenced by the aforementioned artists, and covers a wide range of different funk styles from the mid sixties to the present day. The book is intended for the musician who wants to practically develop their playing style and improvisation technique in this genre.
The musical examples are played by Hollie Farris, trumpet player, band leader and arranger for James Brown.