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Michael Miller (“Mickle”)

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“Solid Gold” MD. Wrote “Just a Dream Away“ for John Denver/‘84 Olympics & Dionne Warwick. Mentor of @levi.farrar Played “Star Wars” for John Williams…

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As MD for an 80s TV series, i had to wear different hats (actually bow ties, red satin jackets, sweaters etc.) Thanks Dionne for this clip! taken in Hollywood, California by @sirmickle

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9 years ago

Forty years ago today, the legendary Dionne Warwick changed my world by choosing me as musical director for the iconic 80s TV series, Solid Gold. A decade of making music together turned into a lifelong friendship, for which I am very grateful.
💙~swipe for video clips~💙
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6 years ago

‘Twas a nice surprise to see this track I produced being released this month on Rhino Records to coincide with the new Aretha Franklin movie, “RESPECT“, starring Jennifer Hudson!
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5 years ago

“Méditation” from Thaïs by Jules Massenet

I first heard this piece played on trumpet by @hudsontrumpet and loved the way he made the trumpet sound so natural and so pure. His performance inspired me to learn it and try my own version. It’s not quite to his level but i still hope you enjoy. I was also inspired by @wyntonmarsalis purity of sound and @clarkandgwenterry circular breathing.

There’s so much to learn from a piece like this, especially when there are no high notes and you are just trying to play a beautiful melody as musically as you can.

Thank you to Caleb Hudson for the inspiration, to Jules Massenet for writing such timeless music, and to my trumpet teacher and mentor, Michael Miller, for everything he continues to teach me about playing and making music. 🎺

#trumpet #classicalmusic #trumpetlovers #piano #trumpetlife by @sirmickle

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10 days ago

“Oblivion” by Astor Piazzolla, performed at the Prescott Jazz Summit 2026.

Big thanks to Mike Vax for inviting me to be part of the festival. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play with so many incredible musicians and to share the stage with such great players.

Also, a special thank you to my trumpet teacher, Mickle, for all the guidance and encouragement along the way.

It was a really special experience, and I’m thankful to everyone who made it happen. Hope you enjoy!

#trumpet #highnotes #leadtrumpet #trumpetlovers #trumpetlife by @sirmickle

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20 days ago

Excerpts from "Stevie's Wonders”

This performance was from the Prescott Jazz Summit on 8/29/26. Much gratitude to jazz trumpet legend Mike Vax for inviting me to be a guest artist at this wonderful festival, which he has organized for the past 25 years.

I’d also like to express my thanks to my trumpet mentor, Michael Miller, who arranged and conducted this piece, and put so much time and care into its preparation. 🎺

To see a future live performance of me playing this, come to the @klaipedajazz festival in Lithuania on June 25, 2027!

#trumpet #highnotes #trumpetlife
#leadtrumpet #steviewonder by @sirmickle

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Clark Terry‘s iconic solo from his album with Bob Brookmeyer titled, “Gingerbread“. The song was composed in 1930 by Murray Mencher & Billy Moll, and the transcription was done by @erikveldkampmusic

The awesome plunger mute was beautifully made by MG Leather Work (@mglw_official)!

Setup:
🎺 @yamahamusicusa 6340ST trumpet
🎺 @grmouthpieces Louis Dowdeswell T1.0 mouthpiece
🎺 @mglw_official plunger mute
🎺 @kgumusic finger buttons

Trumpet Mentor: @sirmickle

CarolBrass artist – @carolbrass_official
CFL-6200-GSS-SLB flugelhorn

#trumpet #highnotes #trumpetlife #leadtrumpet #trumpetlovers by @sirmickle

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2 months ago

Wayne Bergeron‘s amazing piccolo trumpet solo on the late-great Gordon Goodwin‘s genius composition, “Years of Therapy“, from his Big Phat Band album, “Life in the Bubble“. The album was produced by @gregg.field and won the 2015 Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

#trumpet #poopeating #doublec #highnotes #leadtrumpet
Setup:
🎺 @carolbrass_official - CPC-7775F-YLS-Bb/A-S piccolo trumpet
🎺 @grmouthpieces Louis Dowdeswell T1.0 mouthpiece

CarolBrass artist – @carolbrass_official
Trumpet Mentor: @sirmickle by @sirmickle

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2 months ago

Bill Chase’s Iconic High Note Trumpet Fanfare From “GET IT ON” originally recorded in the 1970’s!

#trumpet #highnotes #leadtrumpet #billchase #rocknroll by @sirmickle

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2 months ago

So grateful to Tower of Power for letting me sit in with them! This concert took place on July 19, 2026 in Sacramento, CA, and these excerpts are from “Knock Yourself Out“, “You’re Still a Young Man” and “What Is Hip“!

Huge thanks to: Emilio Castillo, Doc Kupka, Jordan John, Tom Politzer, Dave Richards, Adolfo Acosta, Jerry Cortez, Marc “VW” van Wageningen, Pete Antunes and Mike Jerel.

Everyone was so kind and fun, it made for a memorable and truly once in a lifetime experience. This band is made up of world class musicians, and in my opinion, is one of the greatest band that still exists today.

And much gratitude to my trumpet mentor @sirmickle for setting up this opportunity with Tower of Power and putting this video together.

Setup:
🎺 @yamahamusicusa 6340ST trumpet
🎺 @grmouthpieces @louistpt T1.0 mouthpiece
🎺 @kgumusic finger buttons

#trumpet #funk #towerofpower #leadtrumpet #highnotes by @sirmickle

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2 months ago

@levi.farrar practicing at home for his upcoming sit-in performance with the incredible funk/soul band @towerofpower on July 19 at 8 PM at the California State Fair in Sacramento! This video contains excerpts from Tower of Power’s eternal hits, “You’re Still a Young Man”, “Knock Yourself Out” and “What Is Hip”.

Setup:
🎺 @yamahamusicusa 6340ST trumpet
🎺 @grmouthpieces @louistpt T1.0 mouthpiece
🎺 @kgumusic trim kit

Trumpet Mentor: @sirmickle

CarolBrass artist – @carolbrass_official
CFL-6200-GSS-SLB flugelhorn

#trumpet #highnotes #trumpetlife #leadtrumpet #trumpetlovers by @sirmickle

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3 months ago

Double C Arpeggio #trumpet #highnotes #leadtrumpet #trumpetlovers #doublec by @sirmickle

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3 months ago