Trumpeter Bob Wagner Releases Ground-Breaking Debut Recording Toot Suite

With this release of "Toot Suite," available from all major on-line music retailers, trumpeter Bob
Wagner becomes the first American-born musician to record this widely-heard but rarely-recorded
suite for trumpet and jazz trio in its entirety.

Philadelphia, PA, February 16, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Jump City Music is thrilled to announce the release of
the debut solo album from trumpeter Bob Wagner. Toot Suite will be available in physical form and as a
digital download from Wagner's website as well as all major digital music distribution platforms (iTunes,
Amazon, etc.).

Toot Suite, written by composer/pianist Claude Bolling, merges creative improvisations, jazzy
syncopations and beautiful melodies throughout six separate, but musically related movements.
Originally recorded in 1980 by Bolling and virtuoso French trumpeter Maurice André, Toot Suite's
opening lines will be instantly recognized by many as the theme for NPR's popular, long-running Diane
Rehm Show.

In selecting Toot Suite as the music for his debut project, Wagner had to overcome some initial doubts:
“Despite being recognizable and enjoyable for the listener, the piece is so difficult for the trumpeter that it
is rarely performed or recorded in its entirety.”

In fact, Wagner is the first American-born trumpeter to ever produce a commercial recording of the
complete Toot Suite. Further, in addition to André, for whom the suite was written, Wagner joins virtuoso
trumpeters Eric Aubier and Arturo Sandoval as only the fourth soloist to ever produce a complete
recording of "Toot Suite" since it's premier in 1980.

Wagner continues, “I was excited for the chance to revive this wonderful music, but, also a little nervous
to follow in the footsteps of the few trumpeters who've ever dared to tackle this album-length
masterwork.”

Wagner is joined on this ground-breaking album by pianist Peter Hilliard, bassist Ranaan Meyer and
drummer Sean J. Kennedy.

“Extreme versatility is also required of the jazz trio,” offers Wagner. “They must quickly switch gears
through a variety of jazz styles and also capture the subtleties of some highly nuanced chamber music.”

In discussing the project, Wagner speaks proudly. “We setup a tour to work out the kinks before taking
Toot Suite into the recording studio. It was a ton of work, but I'm really proud of the finished product.”

Accomplished classical and jazz musicians agree that Wagner deserves applause for his solo debut: “This
is some of the best trumpet playing I've heard in years,” writes Frank Kaderabek, retired principal trumpet
of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jazz bassist Gerald Veasley adds: “Bob has created a well-crafted debut
recording. His bold tone and polished technique shine throughout.”

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Bob Wagner - Toot Suite

Allègre
Mystique
Rag-Polka
Marche
Vespèrale
Spirituelle

Bob Wagner - Solo Trumpet

Peter Hilliard - Piano
Ranaan Meyer - Bass
Sean J. Kennedy - Drums

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Alfred Goodrich at Silvertone Studios, Ardmore PA

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Contact Information:
Jump City Music Inc
Bob Wagner
866-855-4340 x703
Contact via Email
http://bob-wagner.com

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