Cross Genre trumpeter
I am a trumpeter who plays in a variety of genres and gigs. These range from genres including classical music, jazz, film music, musicals, world music, historical music and pop. I have experience and can play on the Bb, C, Piccolo, Eb/D, Flugelhorn and Natural Trumpet. In addition to the gigs and concerts I do, I have a home studio setup which facilitates remote recordings. On this page you can find a variety of projects I have created or been involved in and a selection of testimonials from people I have worked with. If you would like to hire me for a project or remote recording, please head to the contact page.
LATEST PROJECT: Silent Night (A jazz trumpet cover)
On December 20th 2024, I released a brand new trumpet cover of traditional Christmas song Silent Night. Bringing soft jazz club trumpet vibes to Christmas playlists, this cover showcases a jazzier side of my playing while allowing me to write for a jazz combo setup. You can hear the cover below.
Videos I feature in
Credits
Albums and Recordings:
- AiKama, A Concert of Love – Devesh Sodha
- She Just Wanna Be You – Ned Dylan
- Sideboy – Ned Dylan
- Scream! for Symphony Orchestra – Nathen Durasamy
- Big Fat Brass full album – Mike Lovatt and Trinity Laban Brass Ensemble
- and with this coming together we grow apart – Emily de Gruchy
TV and Film:
- BBC Songs of Praise – Jubilee Special
- Queen’s Platinum Jubilee main stage pageant
- Among the Stars: Terra Firma
- Advert Recording Sessions with Giardino Strings
Touring Shows:
- Hans Zimmer & John Williams by Moonlight UK/Ireland Tour (London Film Music Orchestra)
- Queen in Concert (London Film Music Orchestra)
- Cinemas Greatest Themes (London Film Music Orchestra)
Festivals:
- Swanbourne Music Festival (The Ned Dylan Band supporting The Zutons)
- London Remixed Festival (Babel Brass)
- Brighton Fringe Festival (Babel Brass)
Musicals:
- Sweet Charity (Blackheath Halls and during a sit in at The Donmar)
- Chicago (1st Trumpet)
- Addams Family (1st Trumpet)
- Pirates of Penzance (1st Trumpet)
Some of the venues I have played in:
- Royal Albert Hall
- Barbican
- B:Music Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall
- Cadogan Hall
- Rich Mix
- Disneyland LA
- Angel Studios
- Donmar Theatre
- Blackheath Halls
- The Helix Dublin
- Mercato Metropolitano
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Durham Cathedral
- Old Royal Naval College Chapel
- Pilars Jazz Club LA
Testimonials
It was a valuable learning experience to collaborate with Ethan when composing one of my earliest Trumpet compositions. He was coherent and honest about the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of scoring for the Trumpet, and his openminded approach made the whole process very efficient. It was a valuable learning experience to collaborate with Ethan when composing one of my earliest Trumpet compositions. He was coherent and honest about the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of scoring for the Trumpet, and his openminded approach made the whole process very efficient.
James Carson
“Ethan is an exceptional musician who brings projects to life with his versatile, creative, adaptable playing. He consistently delivers high quality performances and elevates the music he works on. Ethan is professional, reliable and easy to work with. Ethan sounds fantastic when working with sheet music or by ear, sounding great across a diverse range of genres and styles. I’ve worked with Ethan in the studio and at main stage festival gigs. He’s easily one of my favourite musicians to work with. Everything sounds better with Ethan playing on it!”
Ned Dylan
Ethan showed great enthusiasm for the piece I had commissioned him to play, as well as patience and flexibility in the face of the scheduling difficulties. It was a great pleasure to have his professionalism onboard, and I hope to have the chance to soon hear his trumpet once again!
