Chris Botti's Trumpet is His Business Card

In this episode, the great Chris Botti discusses his journey through the music industry. He reflects on how the industry has shifted from needing record company approval to a more direct relationship with fans and promoters. The conversation covers his early days at Columbia Records, the importance of the trumpet in his image, and his transition to Blue Note Records. He emphasizes the changing nature of music marketing and the significance of live performances in building a career today. This is the first of a series of excerpts of an interview I did with Chris. There is much more to come in the coming days. See below for details on accessing the interview in its entirety.Episode highlights00:11 The Trumpet's Role in Pop Culture00:44 The Evolution of Music Promotion03:32 Navigating the Music Industry07:11 The Impact of Gatekeepers08:11 Conclusion and Call to Action**Mastery Is Within Reach. Will You Go For It?Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com. And consider subscribing to the Premium feed which features complete, ad-free episodes, bonus content not available anywhere else on the web, and much more! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brassmastery.com/subscribe

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From ancient civilizations to the present day, Trumpet has been etched its place in the public consciousness. Through all its forms and functionalities, its vital role in the development of mankind cannot be overstated. Legends, icons and genuine shape shifters have paved the way for us today. And now it falls on us, those who bear witness to its hallowed past, to share its light and hope to future generations. This is Trumpet Dynamics, telling the story of the trumpet in the words of those who play it.