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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 Harris, who sometimes sounds as if he were blowing through several folds of velvet, is the weakest operative on an album chiefly distinguished by the pensive unfolding of some fine solos by Saxman Webster.

From Time Magazine Archive