Corky
“Corky” “Corky” whose real and true name was Alton Dale Cain was born in Hillsboro, Texas in May, 1930 and raised by his maternal grandparents in the small town…
Jeff Peronto
Jeff Peronto Jeff was born in Milwaukee, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a music degree and joined the faculty at what was then known as Madison Area Technical…
About the “Triple C”
The sound is the thing! We always start with a Conn Valve trombone. We repair, restore and customize the horn. We install our" Triple C" engraved counterweights, first and third…
Trombone Cleaning Tips
I recommend that you swab out the upper tubing after each playing session to get rid of the excess water. What I do is use a cleaning rod wrapped with…
Valve Trombone Links
Ernie Bastin - Jazz Valve Trombonist and Photographer Jeff Peronto Jazz Orchestra 2008 WMLL Legal Eagles 16-6
Valve Trombone Players
Valve Trombone Players (updated as of 6/27/16) Susan Abbott Tom Addison Anders Ahlstrom Ashley Alexander Phil Allen Sean Allred Jim Alred Early Anderson Edward Avis Dan Barrett Mark Baskin…
Maintenance of Thayer Valves
Maintenance of Thayer ValvesPeriodically it is desirable to remove the valve sections from the bell. Disassemble and clean the valves. This can be done by merely washing out the valve…
VALVE BONE RECORDINGS
VALVE BONE RECORDINGS ON (mostly) COMPACT DISC (updated to 8/30/16) Bob Brookmeyer BROOKMEYER, BOB In Paris w/Lee Konitz …
Conns and Coprion
Bob's personal history with Conns and Coprion I remember when I bought my first “professional” trombone. It was 1961 and I was 16 and working a couple summer jobs at…