The Best Brass Instruments & Accessories 2025

1. MCT61 First Act Concert Series Trumpet with Case

This First Act Concert Series Trumpet provides musicians with a well-crafted B-flat instrument that projects a dynamic, vibrant sound. Great for both aspiring trumpeteers and advanced players.

Key Features & Benefits: Lacquer-coated yellow brass Provides a full, clear tone Precision machined and hand-lapped valves Produces smooth and quiet action 5" bell Creates a great sound projection Excellent assortment of accessories Includes innovative, lightweight patented Zing Sling carrying case, Hetman Valve Oil, cleaning cloth and care and maintenance manual and DVD Additional Features: Standard sized, 7C mouthpiece 1st valve slide thumb saddle Adjustable 3rd valve slide ring 3rd valve slide stop Double bracing on main tuning slide 15-year limited warranty

2. MCT5 First Act Concert Series Trumpet with Carry Case

The MCT5 First Act Concert Series Trumpet delivers great sound projections with a standard-sized, 7C mouthpiece. It's crafted with precision machine and hand-lapped valves for smooth and quiet action. It also features a 1st valve slide thumb saddle, an adjustable 3rd valve slide ring and double bracing on the main tuning slide. The trumpet comes with an exclusive Zing Sling Case with a stylish outer shell, and a sturdy molded frame for added protection for your instrument. Included is a membership to the First Act Service Program, Hetman Valve oil, a cleaning cloth and a Care & Maintenance DVD.

Designed with the assistance of professional musicians, school band directors and instrument repair technicians Ideal for school music programs or for any aspiring musician Limited Lifetime Warranty

3. Personnel includes: Claude Hopkins; Buddy Tate (tenor saxophone); Budd Johnson (trumpet); Vic Dickenson (trombone).

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Personnel includes: Claude Hopkins; Buddy Tate (tenor saxophone); Budd Johnson (trumpet); Vic Dickenson (trombone).

4. Personnel: Raul De Souza (trombone); Cannonball Adderley (alto saxophone); Snooky Young, Oscar Brashear (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jerome Richardson, Sahib Shihab (reeds); J.J. Johnson (trombone); George Bohanon, Don Waldrop (trombone, baritone horn); Ted Lo (keyboards); Richard Davis (bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums); Kenneth Nash (percussion). Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California in October 1974. Includes liner notes by Arnaldo DeSouteiro. Digitally remastered by Kirk Felton (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).

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Personnel: Raul De Souza (trombone); Cannonball Adderley (alto saxophone); Snooky Young, Oscar Brashear (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jerome Richardson, Sahib Shihab (reeds); J.J. Johnson (trombone); George Bohanon, Don Waldrop (trombone, baritone horn); Ted Lo (keyboards); Richard Davis (bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums); Kenneth Nash (percussion). Recorded at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California in October 1974. Includes liner notes by Arnaldo DeSouteiro. Digitally remastered by Kirk Felton (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).

5. Ultimate Beginner Series: Trumpet, Volume I

Finally, a video that takes students from opening the case to playing a song. Topics covered include: assembly and maintenance, proper posture and hand positions, breathing and producing a sound, first notes, music theory, and more.

Ultimate Beginner Series: Trumpet, Volume I

6. Personnel: Red Rodney (trumpet, flugelhorn); Dick Oatts (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones); Garry Dial (piano); Jay Anderson (bass); Joey Baron (drums).

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Personnel: Red Rodney (trumpet, flugelhorn); Dick Oatts (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones); Garry Dial (piano); Jay Anderson (bass); Joey Baron (drums).

7. Personnel: Tim Kirker (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass); Greg Wooten (mandolin, bass); Buck Trends (flugelhorn); John Papa (bass); Becca Parrish (background vocals).

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Personnel: Tim Kirker (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass); Greg Wooten (mandolin, bass); Buck Trends (flugelhorn); John Papa (bass); Becca Parrish (background vocals).

8. Personnel: Steven "Coolbone" Johnson (vocals, trombone); Darryl Johnson (alto & tenor saxophones); Larry Thompson (tenor saxophone); Lee Anderson (trumpet, valve trombone); Kurt Brunus (trumpet, piano); Thaddeus Ford II, Ernest Johnson (trumpet); Terrell Warren (trombone); Ronell "Roo" Johnson (piano, sousaphone); Philip Armand (drums). Recorded at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana in April 1999.

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Personnel: Steven "Coolbone" Johnson (vocals, trombone); Darryl Johnson (alto & tenor saxophones); Larry Thompson (tenor saxophone); Lee Anderson (trumpet, valve trombone); Kurt Brunus (trumpet, piano); Thaddeus Ford II, Ernest Johnson (trumpet); Terrell Warren (trombone); Ronell "Roo" Johnson (piano, sousaphone); Philip Armand (drums). Recorded at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana in April 1999.

9. Personnel: Ed Saindon (vibraphone); Herb Pomeroy (trumpet, flugelhorn); Dick Johnson (clarinet); Barry Smith (acoustic bass); Matt Gordy (drums).

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Personnel: Ed Saindon (vibraphone); Herb Pomeroy (trumpet, flugelhorn); Dick Johnson (clarinet); Barry Smith (acoustic bass); Matt Gordy (drums).

10. Personnel includes: Bobby Lewis (flugelhorn, trumpet, piccolo trumpet, vocals); Jack Baron (alto saxophone, clarinet, flute); Ron Kolber (baritone saxophone); Pat Mallinger (flute, soprano, alto & tenor saxophones); Danny Barber (trumpet, flugelhorn, piccollo trumpet); Bob Ojeda (trumpet); Russ Phillips, Loren Binford (trombone); Mike Young (bass trombone); Bob Bauchens (tuba); Art Lauer (piccolo, flute, soprano & alto saxophones); Arnie Roth, Elliott Golub (violin); Everett Mirsky (viola); Barbara Haffner (cello); Jim Ryan (piano, Kawai keyboard synthesizer); Curtis Robinson (guitar); John Whitfield, Mike Arnopol (acoustic bass); Thomas Kini (electric bass); Paul Wertico, Jeff Stitely (drums); Alejo Poveda (percussion). Recorded at Sparrow Sound Design, Chicago, Illinois between September, 1996 and April, 1997. Includes liner notes by Tim Weigel.

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Personnel includes: Bobby Lewis (flugelhorn, trumpet, piccolo trumpet, vocals); Jack Baron (alto saxophone, clarinet, flute); Ron Kolber (baritone saxophone); Pat Mallinger (flute, soprano, alto & tenor saxophones); Danny Barber (trumpet, flugelhorn, piccollo trumpet); Bob Ojeda (trumpet); Russ Phillips, Loren Binford (trombone); Mike Young (bass trombone); Bob Bauchens (tuba); Art Lauer (piccolo, flute, soprano & alto saxophones); Arnie Roth, Elliott Golub (violin); Everett Mirsky (viola); Barbara Haffner (cello); Jim Ryan (piano, Kawai keyboard synthesizer); Curtis Robinson (guitar); John Whitfield, Mike Arnopol (acoustic bass); Thomas Kini (electric bass); Paul Wertico, Jeff Stitely (drums); Alejo Poveda (percussion). Recorded at Sparrow Sound Design, Chicago, Illinois between September, 1996 and April, 1997. Includes liner notes by Tim Weigel.