The bass trombone, part of the low brass, is noted for its radiant and voluminous sound, which is reminiscent of the human voice.
Composer Biography
Christopher Brubeck, son of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, grew up in an ideal environment for developing his creativity, surrounded by music-enthusiastic siblings.
Historical Context
The bass trombone rarely appeared as a solo instrument with orchestra until the 20th century, when composers began to discover its potential.
Performer Biography
Lisa Hochwimmer, the bass trombonist on this album, became bass and double bass trombonist with the Kiel Philharmonic Orchestra at just 22 years old.
Composer Biography
Derek Bourgeois, an English composer who died in 2017, left an impressive body of work including over 100 symphonies, rivaling Joseph Haydn.
Composer Biography
Alexey Lebedev, a Russian composer, was a tubist with the Bolshoi Theater orchestra and taught at the Moscow Conservatory, where he established a tuba teaching method.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled 'Deep Heights', features the bass trombone as a solo instrument, often performing vocal lines from opera arias.
