Between July 1st and 22nd, Roger presented clinics and masterclasses, gave private lessons, and presented the new Jupiter XO Series 1600I trumpet at various locations in and around Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, NYC, Baltimore/Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Champaign IL. This included a brass clinic at Long and McQuade on Bloor St. in Toronto on Tuesday July 6, and a masterclass at the University of Deleware's Governor's School on July 14. In the greater Detroit area, Roger gave lessons at the studio of trumpeter Ray Oset in St. Clair Shores. In Toronto, he was based at Long and McQuade, and in Montreal at Archambault (Berri.) In NYC he taught at Michiko Rehearsal Studios and NYU. Lessons for the Baltimore/Philadelphia area were at A Minor Tune-up in Wilmington, Delaware and the music department of the University of Delaware at Newark. Please keep an eye on this home page and the schedule for updates regarding details of the next pedagogy tour, tentatively planned for late October and covering the midwest and southeast US.
COMING SOON!!
Roger is at work completing the 2nd book in his "Clinical Notes" series, "Clinical Notes on Surviving the Road." This book is scheduled to be completed in August. Pre-order information will be available on this website shortly.
In addition to sales in the US, Clinical Notes on Trumpet Playing has now been sold in many countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and The Netherlands.
Roger's new book is being described by music educators as "the first real textbook on trumpet playing" to reach wide distribution. Please see the New Book page of this site for ordering information.
The book has forewords contributed by Bobby Shew, Greg Gisbert, and Harry Connick, Jr.
Maynard Ferguson, Harry James, Wayne Bergeron, Doc Severinsen,Chris Botti, Wynton Marsalis, Lew Soloff, Arturo Sandoval
Excerpt from the foreword by Bobby Shew:
" ...I think anyone who reads this new book will gain a tremendous amount of truthful and helpful information about how the spirit, mind, and body come together with the trumpet to make life as a musician a lot easier and more enjoyable. Plus, it'll no doubt add years to your playing career. So, thanks and congratulations to Roger for this. I highly recommend it! "
Mouse over image above to see back cover. Click to go to the New Book page.
I am extremely pleased to announce my new trumpet:
The Jupiter Professional XO-1600I,
manufactured by Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. The official release party for the new horn was the "Trumpet Festival, College Fair, Day of Jazz" on April 17 at Jim's Music in Tustin California.
From December 2008 through September 2009 I was involved with the design, research, and development of a new XO series professional trumpet, the XO-1600I. The initial prototype was fantastic; it was designed and perfected by me with Jupiter's design team, headed by the great brass technician and designer, Don Sawday, with the expert input of Pat Sheridan and Sam Pilafian.
In mid-September I tested the first factory runs, and I have to take my hat off to the technicians at the Jupiter factory. These horns are consistent and fabulous. It's without a doubt the best trumpet I've ever played. It debuted at the 2009 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois and the 2010 NAMM show (National Association of Musical Manufacturers) in Anaheim, California. This affordable new horn will be available from Jupiter dealers at the end of the first quarter of 2010. Email inquiries about where and when you can get this fine instrument can be directed to Brent at Jupiter.
Yamaha meets Jupiter at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago
Don Sawday, Wayne Bergeron, Roger, Bob Malone (Dec 2009)
Roger at the NAMM
The Jupiter Booth, NAMM (January 2010)
UPCOMING EVENTS (for a complete listing, please see Roger's online schedule.)
Roger regularly performs with the world renowned CALJE big band at Chicago's Jazz Showcase, Andy's Jazz Club, and other venues in the greater Chicagoland area. Keep your eye on the schedule for upcoming performances at these venues.
"The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble (CALJE) offers a big band experience that most cities can't afford, but most musicians and listeners across the country would love to own. There are very few groups like this around the country: Arturo O'Farril's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in New York, Jose Rizo's Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars in Los Angeles, and the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble are the rare gems of this genre."
Roger regularly performs with M13, which features 13 of Chicago's most accomplished improvisational musicians performing the original compositions of Aaron McEvers. Roger can now be heard leading the trumpet section of M13 (almost) every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Quencher's in Chicago. The performance begins at 10pm.
Roger often can be heard leading the trumpet section of the Tom Matta Big Band at Chicago's Jazz Showcase. Comprised of a veritable "who’s who" in Chicago's thriving jazz scene, this ensemble is dedicated to the performance of music written for and by members of the band. The TMBB features compositions and arrangements of Tom Matta, many of which are published by Kendor Music, Andel Editions, and the UNC Jazz Press.
Roger performs alongside some of the Chicago area's most talented musicians with the Rob Parton Big Band. The monthly show is every 3rd Wednesday 8-11pm at Fitzgerald's, a club since the 1920s and one of Chicago's jazz mainstays since the 1950s.
The Baecker Jazz Worship Celebration was written and performed for the
50th Anniversary
of The United Church of Christ.
The CD is available online and by
mail. Send $20 per CD to Baecker Music Productions, PO Box 127, Pekin IL 61555-0127.
As always, Roger is available for clinics and private teaching at home in Chicago or elsewhere.
If you would like to have a lesson, please see his online
schedule to confirm lesson availability that day, then
email or call Vic at 708.250.7660 to setup a lesson time.
The Roger Ingram Schedule
is online with performance and venue details. Any recording sessions, club dates/casuals that Roger
does while at home are not necessarily mentioned on the calendar. The purpose of the online schedule
is to inform people around the globe when Roger will be in your area doing a live performance so you can take
advantage of the opportunity to schedule a lesson or clinic.
Similar to the appointment he held at the University of Miami in the early 1990s,
Roger is maintaining a position as "Artist in Residence" and "Teacher of Jazz Trumpet" at the Chicago College
of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.
During the summer months, in addition to public performances and recording sessions, he teaches from home in Chicago.
See the schedule for details about his
upcoming activities.
Mr. Ingram is credited as a private instructor and clinician at Universities, Conservatories, and
High Schools around the world. For more information, see the Teaching section of this site which includes the Clinics page and Lessons page. Both pages are also accessible under "Teaching" in the menu at left.
For details on upcoming performances, please see the Schedule.
Roger is a member of the Jazz Education Network, and has appeared in their publication, JazzEd.
If you are interested in scheduling
a lesson, email or call Vic at 708.250.7660 to setup a lesson time.
I hope everyone enjoys these updates,
and I'll continue to keep you informed of Roger's activities.
For even more information about Roger, you may refer to the article about him in Wikipedia.
Thanks for stopping by, Victoria Clarke BS, MA, AM, CISSP webmaster / manager / editor
