Vol. 5, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1977)

Jack Teagarden: An Evaluation of his Style & Contribution to Jazz
by Rex Allen

A brief biography of Teagarden and an evaluation of his style and contribution to Jazz.

Vol. 6, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1978)

The Talking Trombone in Jazz
by Gerald Sloan

Historical discussion of the use of the trombone in a vocal role in jazz music, especially achieved through the use of mutes.

Vol. 7, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1979)

A Survey of selected Jazz Trombonists, 1920-1970
by John Marcellus

Brief biographical sketch and selected discographies of selected jazz trombonists.

Vol. 10, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1982)

Tommy Turk (1927-1981): A Tribute
by Gerald Sloan

A personal tribute to jazz trombonist, Tommy Turk, commemorating his death. Also includes a brief discography.

Vol. 10, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1982)

Jazz Improvisation: The Beginning Student and the Inexperienced Teacher
by Buddy Baker

Information on materials and techniques for teaching jazz improvisation.

Vol. 10, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1982)

Free Improvisation
by Gunther Christmann

Discussion of the technique and structure of free improvisation, also called jazz or avant-garde, from a performer's viewpoint.

Vol. 10, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1982)

The Trombones in the Orchestras of Stan Kenton
by Paul Bauer

Trombone feature pieces performed by Stan Kenton and his orchestras. Includes a list of performers and recordings when available.

Vol. 11, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1983)

Recent Jazz Slide Sides
by Tom Everett

An annotated list of jazz trombone recordings released between summer 1981 and June 1982.

Vol. 11, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1983)

Another Look at Jiggs
by Gerald Sloan

A description of topics at a clinic with Jiggs Whigham. Also includes transcribed solo of "Absolutely Knot".

Vol. 11, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1983)

Conversations in Los Angeles with Charlie Loper, Dick Nash, Bill Booth, Roy Main, and Morris Repass
by Sue Mudge

A discussion about life in LA, the studio, and working in LA.

Vol. 11, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1983)

A Complete Chronological Listing of the Trombone and Tuba Personnel of Stan Kenton's Orchestras
by Paul Bauer

A complete chronological listing of the trombone and tuba personnel of Stan Kenton's orchestras.

Vol. 11, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1983)

A Tribute to Kai Winding
by Bill Spilka

A description of a concert for Kai Winding by other fellow jazz trombonists.

Vol. 12, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1984)

The Spit Valve
by Bill Spilka

A personal account of trombone related people and events in the New York City area.

Vol. 12, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1984)

A Jazzman Learns His Trade
by Robert Lindsay

Excerpts from an interview by Patricia Williard with jazz trombonist, Trummy Young, describing his early career.

Vol. 13, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1985)

Why?
by Gene Lees

Personal recollections of Frank Rosolino, jazz trombonist.

Vol. 13, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1985)

The Big Band Sound of Melba Liston
by W. Royal Stokes

A look at the career of Liston.

Vol. 14, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1986)

You're in Teagarden Country
by Gerald Sloan

A brief biography of Teagarden and his career. Includes a transcribed solo from "Lover".

Vol. 14, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1986)

The Complete Bill Watrous Jazz & Solo Discography
by Ralph Hepola

The complete Bill Watrous discography.

Vol. 15, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1987)

A Conversation With Frank Rehab
by Tom Everett

An extensive interview with Rehak about his life and career.

Vol. 17, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1989)

Albert Manglesdorff: Multitalented Multiphonics
by George Broussard

A brief biography of Manglesdorff. Also includes a selected discography

Vol. 18, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1990)

"Slide" Hampton
by James Michael Bogle

An interview with jazz trombonist, "Slide" Hampton.

Vol. 18, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1990)

Good Vibrations from Poland
by Isi Rudnick

A description of jazz performance and study at the Academy of Music in Krakow, Poland.

Vol. 21, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1993)

Carl Fontana: Master of Bebop
by Tom Everett

A brief biography of jazz trombonist Carl Fontana discussing his solo career and his career with the Woody Herman Band.

Vol. 21, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1993)

Carl Fontana on Record and Compact Disc Part II
by Tom Everett

A look at Fontana's recording experiences throughout his career. Includes a selected discography.

Vol. 22, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1994)

'Jazzing Up' the Melody
by Rob Boone

Suggestions for performing jazz melodies for beginners.

Vol. 22, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1994)

An Interview with Rob McConnell
by Cam Walter

An interview with Canadian trombonist Rob McConnell discussing his jazz career with the Boss Brass.

Vol. 23, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1995)

Up From the Tailgate: Comparing the Jazz Styles of Charlie Green, Jimmie Harrison and Benny Morton
by Richard McRae

A comparison of the styles and techniques of jazz trombonists Charlie Green, Jimmie Harrison and Benny Morton.

Vol. 23, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1995)

Practicing Jazz
by Rob Boone

Suggestions for incorporating jazz elements into daily practice.

Vol. 23, Issue 4 (Fall/October 1995)

The Doodle Tongue Technique
by Bob McChesney

A quick lesson in learning doodle tonguing.

Vol. 25, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1997)

The Latin Jazz Soloist
by Rob Boone

Suggestions and exercises for performing Latin jazz.

Vol. 25, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1997)

Frank Rosolino Solo Transcription
by Conrad Herwig

A transcription of Rosolino's solo on "Free For All".

Vol. 25, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1997)

Choosing Alternate Positions for Bebop Lines
by Antonio J Garcia

Ideas on using different positions while playing bebop lines.

Vol. 26, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1998)

The Latin Trombonist, Part 1
by James Michael Bogle

A brief history of Latin music and advice for the performance of Latin music.

Vol. 26, Issue 2 (Spring/April 1998)

Jazz Ear Training Utilizing Pivot Tones
by Rob Boone

Advice for utilizing ear training while performing arpeggios during a warm-up.

Vol. 26, Issue 3 (Summer/July 1998)

The Latin Trombonist Part 2
by James Michael Bogle

Performance aspects the Latin dance forms Salsa, Meringue, Cumbia, Samba, Mambo, Bossa Nova and Cha-Cha.

Vol. 28, Issue 1 (Winter/January 2000)

Using Pentatonic Minor Scales
by Rob Boone

Suggestions and examples on how to shift the tonal center and add color to improvising by using the minor pentatonic scale.

Vol. 30, Issue 1 (Winter/January 2002)

A Jazz Trombone Ensemble Discography  [Read]
by Peter Madsen

A compilation of recordings which include at least one track with two or more trombones. Recordings are listed in chronological order by recording/copyright date.

Vol. 31, Issue 1 (Winter/January 2003)

Los Huesos: A Closer Look at Latin Trombonists
by Gerald Sloan

Vol. 32, Issue 3 (Summer/July 2004)

Frank Rosolino and Carl Fontana: Together on Rock Bottom
by Antonio J. Garcia

Vol. 32, Issue 4 (Fall/October 2004)

Bonerama
by Tom Brantley

Vol. 33, Issue 1 (Winter/January 2005)

Bob Brookmeyer
by Edward A. Partyka

Vol. 33, Issue 2 (Spring/April 2005)

Focused Eclecticism: The Art of Steve Turre
by Steve Wiest

Vol. 34, Issue 2 (Spring/April 2006)

Learning Swing Feel or How to Sculpt an Elephant
by Antonio J Garcia

Focusing on swing eight-note lines in jazz including: Defining Swing Eights, "Anti-Swing" & Swing, Within the Groove and Scale Choices

Vol. 36, Issue 1 (Winter/January 2008)

Jazz Trombone & the Microphone  [Read]
by Antonio J. Garcia

Perhaps no single musical element identifies jazz musicians more than their personal sound.
Given the liberties jazz players may constantly choose that the classical genre does not so
frequently allow, the section leaders of jazz bands—much less their soloists—can be readily
identifiable in as soon as a single note.