Versatile Trumpeter

05/22/2025

Follow the Roger Ingram Musician/Band page! https://www.facebook.com/RogerIngramTrumpet/

07/26/2022

This is what just a few people are saying about the new trumpet duet book, "The Versatile Trumpeter" from Josh Rzepka and Roger Ingram:
"I love the format - tasteful duets, preceded by pertinent information regarding the style of each, topped-off with recommended listening examples. Well done gents!" - Tony Kadleck (Lead trumpet Maria Schneider Orchestra, New York Studio and Broadway.)
"I think the book is excellent! It really covers a full range of genres, and I love the articles that are included along with the charts." - Earl Gardner (Saturday Night Live, Lead trumpet Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, New York Studios and Broadway.)
"My friend Roger Ingram, along with his partner Josh Rzepka, continues to push the limits and has created yet another stellar publication." - Marcus Printup (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, critically acclaimed solo artist.)
"The Versatile Trumpeter, Duets Vol. 1 is a fantastic new duet book! No matter what type of playing you do, these duets cover a wide range of styles and genres in a really accessible and fun package. Congratulations to Josh and Roger for a wonderful addition to the trumpet duet repertoire, and a must have book for all trumpet players!!!" - Michael Sachs (Principal Trumpet Cleveland Orchestra.)
One of the best tools I have seen in order to get players acquainted with a different language other than legit playing and legit articulation. Excellent, Roger and Josh. Thank you!!" - Jose' Sibaja (Boston Brass, Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University.)

10/21/2021

NARAS members, voting begins October 22nd. Entries from "For Pete's Ache" have been submitted for Grammy consideration in the following categories:
#41272 Cat. 34 Large Jazz Ensemble Album / Pete Ellman Big Band
#53040 Cat. 31 Improvised Jazz Solo “High Speed Pursuit” / Andy Baker
#52776 Cat. 64 Instrumental Composition “High Speed Pursuit / Daniel Moore
#52946 Cat. 31 Improvised Jazz Solo “When Lights are Low” / Ted Hogarth
#53012 Cat. 65 Arrangement, Instrumental or A Ca****la “When Lights are Low” / Ted Hogarth
#52876 Cat. 31 Improvised Jazz Solo “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” / David Katz
Downbeat Magazine review: https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/for-petes-ache
All About Jazz Review: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/for-petes-ache-pete-ellman-one-too-tree-records

07/10/2021

It's always fun to record with a great band. :-)

12/11/2020

For the next two weeks, the new digital download version of "The Versatile Trumpeter" is available at a 20% discount! Our new duet book and play-along tracks will be digitally sent immediately after your purchase. Check it out: https://versatiletrumpeter.com/store/versatile-trumpeter-duets-vol-1-digital-edition

10/22/2020

This is what just a few people are saying about the new trumpet duet book, "The Versatile Trumpeter" from Josh Rzepka and Roger Ingram:

"Congratulations Roger and Josh! This has been a great addition to my teaching studio (and my own practice). Trombone players can develop the real-world skill of matching trumpet player's time, style, articulation, and phrasing - a great work out. The articles are really informative for any brass player, and help me understand how trumpet players conceptualize music. I managed to talk these guys into letting me develop a trombone version!" - Andy Baker: Trombone, New Standard Jazz Orchestra, University of Illinois - Chicago

"Congrats on putting together an eclectic book for the working musician, and the "want-to-be" working musician. This book encompasses many techniques and concepts that can only help players achieve the goal of becoming versatile in many styles. Versatility is where it's at for the modern day trumpet player, who is now constantly asked to do more and more. Combined with the fact that these are fun and challenging to play, this is a tremendous book for teachers and performers alike!" - Tim Burke: Broadway in Chicago, Woody Herman Orchestra

"The Versatile Trumpeter" from my long-time friend/section mate Roger Ingram and his partner Josh Rzepka is not just a collection of duets. It is filled with valuable information on stylistic interpretation, articulation, practice guidelines, historical notes, anecdotes, suggested listening lists as well as a number of Roger's articles only previously available to subscribers of the Brass Herald. This book is truly one of a kind. - Dan Miller: Harry Connick Jr, Woody Herman Orchestra, University of Central Florida

10/09/2020

This is what just a few people are saying about the new trumpet duet book, "The Versatile Trumpeter" from Josh Rzepka and Roger Ingram:

"I love the format - tasteful duets, preceded by pertinent information regarding the style of each, topped-off with recommended listening examples. Well done gents!" - Tony Kadleck (Lead trumpet Maria Schneider Orchestra, New York Studio and Broadway.)

"I think the book is excellent! It really covers a full range of genres, and I love the articles that are included along with the charts." - Earl Gardner (Saturday Night Live, Lead trumpet Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, New York Studios and Broadway.)

"My friend Roger Ingram, along with his partner Josh Rzepka, continues to push the limits and has created yet another stellar publication." - Marcus Printup (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, critically acclaimed solo artist.)

"The Versatile Trumpeter, Duets Vol. 1 is a fantastic new duet book! No matter what type of playing you do, these duets cover a wide range of styles and genres in a really accessible and fun package. Congratulations to Josh and Roger for a wonderful addition to the trumpet duet repertoire, and a must have book for all trumpet players!!!" - Michael Sachs (Principal Trumpet Cleveland Orchestra.)

One of the best tools I have seen in order to get players acquainted with a different language other than legit playing and legit articulation. Excellent, Roger and Josh. Thank you!!" - Jose' Sibaja (Boston Brass, Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University.)

04/13/2020

"Roger's Story" a filmed interview produced by JW Pepper Publishing in 2014:

JW Pepper's Exclusive FULL Interview with Jupiter Brass Perfomrning Artist - Roger Ingram. Roger's Website: www.rogeringram.com Created by J.W. Pepper Filmed...

03/22/2020

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