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Trombonist Matt Barbier hunkered down to navigate the solo gymnastics of George Lewis’ “Oraculum” — a U.S. premiere — under the withering gazes of no less than eight mini-cams.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2018

Trombonist Tracy Rage circles up two dozen at a dead-end street next to Jack Perry Memorial Park in Sodo.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2017

Trombonist Thewes, a member of the Schlippenbach-founded Globe Unity Orchestra, blends an old-school jazz earthiness with a sophisticated grasp of contemporary forms.

From The Guardian • May 25, 2013

Trombonist Jerry Zigmont gave a nice, growling vocal to "Girl of My Dreams" and joined in jaunty collaborations with expressive trumpeter Simon Wettenhall.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2011

Trombonist Dick Dreiwitz and his wife Barbara, the tuba player, tell of a surprise visit by Groucho Marx.

From Time Magazine Archive