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New Book Out Now! - Best Next Thing: Michael Dease's Improvised Trombone Solos

I am excited to announce the release of my newest book project, Best Next Thing: Michael Dease's Improvised Trombone Solos!

Physical, spiral-bound copies available worldwide at www.lulu.com/spotlight/brianscarboroughmusic

Digital copies available worldwide at www.brianscarboroughmusic.com/store

Learn more below:


Best Next Thing: Michael Dease’s Improvised Trombone Solos provides an in-depth look at Dease’s improvisational approach on his 2022 release, Best Next Thing. Featuring transcriptions for each of Dease’s improvisations from the recording, this book gives you a look inside the mind of one of the world’s great jazz musicians as he continues to push and develop even further as an artist. Dease notes, “Best Next Thing documented a raucously joyful day of collaboration with a fearless frontline of new friends; Rudresh Mahanthappa and Alex Sipiagin. This new direction in my musical aesthetic was the “Best Next” decision I could have made, as it pushed my colleagues and I towards the limits of our expressive capabilities.” 

“Whether you're seeking technical refinement, stylistic inspiration, or simply the sheer joy of musical discovery, you will find it all within these pages. Michael Dease's solos are on fire, and I cannot recommend this collection enough.” - Carol Jarvis


All About Jazz: Trombonist-Composer Brian Scarborough Releases 'We Need The Wind,' An Autobiographical Reflection On Rebuilding And Healing As An Artist

Click the button below to read the All About Jazz article about my 2024 release, We Need The Wind.

And Pre-Order your physical copy and get your CD Release Show Tickets today!

Hadestown - From the Audience, From the Stage

January 22, 2023


Had the unbelievable opportunity to experience Hadestown from both the audience and the stage this weekend!

Yesterday’s matinee performance was absolutely unbelievable. Beautiful. Emotional. Just, incredible.

We got home from the show, and while I was getting a little trombone time in, my phone rang. By total happenstance it was the creative team from Hadestown, needing a last-minute sub for the evening performance. I got in the car and headed right back to the KC Music Hall, got backstage, met the team, then had about 30 minutes to look through the book before curtain. We did the show and it went great! Everyone was abundantly kind and it was just an unbelievable experience. I returned for one more show this afternoon, and once again, it was a powerful, moving, and wonderful experience that will stick with me forever. Just, wow!

To the band, cast, crew, and creative team of the North American tour of Hadestown, thank you for letting me be a part of your family for a couple days. I raise my cup to you!

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It's Time to Make Another Record - BSQ Going Back into the Studio in March '23!

Friends,

I am beyond excited to share that in just a few short months, my quintet will be going back into the studio to record another album! I am proud of this batch of tunes and look forward to a couple wonderful days in the studio with my band. This project will feature:

Brian Scarborough, trombone and compositions

Matt Otto, tenor saxophone

Roger Wilder, Fender rhodes

Jeff Harshbarger, bass

Brian Steever, drums

Brian Scarborough Jazz Trombone

I am also excited to share that once again, Patty Scarborough will contribute brand new, original oil paintings to serve as the album artwork for this project!

I’m looking forward to watching this music and project grow over the next several months. As always, thank you for your support and encouragement!

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📖 New Book Project In The Works!

Greetings Everyone,

I am excited to share that I’ve got another book project in the works, and recently completed the first draft during my residency at the Ragdale Foundation earlier this month. While it’s still a little early to release too many details, I can confidently say that if you enjoyed Gettin It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos, you will definitely enjoy this project!

Check back regularly for updates, or sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when this product becomes available!

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Jazz with David Basse Interview with Steve Davis and Brian Scarborough

I recently sat down with David Basse and Steve Davis to discuss my newest book project, Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos (available now in the store). Steve and I discuss our process for the project, and Steve also shares a few stories and words of wisdom.

You can check out the interview at: https://www.davidbasse.com/interviews.html

🚨New Year, New Book 🚨 - Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos

I’m excited to share the release of my latest book, Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos! It’s been a joy to work on this project and finally get it over the finish line and has been an absolute honor to work with one of my trombone idols in the process. 

Available Now In The Store!

Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos is a comprehensive collection of transcriptions featuring each of Steve Davis’ improvisations from his 2012 release, Gettin’ It Done. Including a foreword by Mr. Davis himself and all eight solo transcriptions, this book provides a unique look at Steve’s improvisational style, and an insightful perspective on the band, recording session, and album as a whole. “Making this record was a very special and personal experience,” Steve notes. “The band was comprised of my dearest, closest friends and musical collaborators. The resulting music from this session ranks among my very favorites that I have ever led, or played on as a sideman.”

Whether you are a trombonist, a student of jazz, or a hobbyist, this book is a must-have for your music library!

2021 KC JAM Awards - Brian Scarborough receives two nominations!

What a week! Honored to have found out that I've been nominated in two categories for this year's Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Awards - Favorite KC Trombonist and Favorite KC Jazz Band - Brian Scarborough Quintet!

Voting is now open - https://www.kcjazzambassadors.org/jazzawards2021

Cast your vote in all 14 categories!

As always, I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends, and supporters!

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The Pitch - Best of Kansas City Awards 2021 - Brian Scarborough receives two nominations!

Honored to have been nominated for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City Awards in the category of jazz artist and jazz band, for my quintet! Lucky to make music with the wonderful musicians of my quintet, Matt Otto, Adam Schlozman, Jeff Harshbarger, and Brian Steever, and very thankful for the support of my family, friends, and supporters!

I will always view any award, or any nomination for that matter, as encouragement to keep fighting the good fight and to keep pushing. I just want to be better and to improve, and this will certainly fuel the fire!

If you wish to vote in The Pitch’s 2021 Best of KC awards, click the link below. Whether your vote is cast for me or one of the other nominees in the jazz categories (under Arts & Entertainment), or any of the other numerous categories, make your voices heard and shine the light on your favorite things in KC. Voting is open now until the end of September!

https://vote.thepitchkc.com/

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🚨 NEW MUSIC ALERT 🚨 - Arthur White’s Merge Big Band - UNIFY: featuring Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti

This past August, a group of us recorded our parts from our home studios for this tremendous big band project - I had the privilege of playing lead trombone! With musicians from across the country, this was quite an undertaking; only the bass and drums were tracked together in Southern California. However, listening to this wonderful recording, you’d never know! You’d think we were all in the same studio, playing as one!

Featuring compositions and arrangements by Arthur White and the legendary Randy Brecker, this is definitely an album worth checking out. The charts are wonderful, the band sounds amazing, and the soloists are terrific across the board. 

Stream/Download UNIFY Today - Click Here!

This is also the second big band project I’ve been able to be a part of with Randy Brecker. When I was at DePaul, we recorded Dearborn Station - Live at the Jazz Showcase. If you haven’t checked that out, it’s also worth a listen.

Stream/Download DEARBORN STATION Today - Click Here!

Grateful for the opportunity to meet and make music with so many wonderful people! 

Endorsing Artist for Kühnl & Hoyer

I am incredibly excited to share that I have signed on as an official endorsing artist for Kühnl & Hoyer. For more information about K&H, you can visit their website - https://www.kuehnl-hoyer.de/en/home/ or reach out to me and I’d be happy to speak with you.

“Like many musicians, for years I went from one horn to another in search of the perfect match for me. A couple of years ago, I tried out the .512 bore Bart van Lier K&H trombone of a colleague. From the first notes I played on his trombone, it was clear that this is what I was looking for.  From the moment I received my K&H trombone, I was in love with the sound, response, tuning, craftsmanship, and versatility of this instrument. Since I first got the horn a few years ago, it has continued to sound better and better, seemingly becoming even more comfortable and reliable. But most importantly, I feel that in this K&H trombone, I have found my voice as a trombonist.”

Instrument:

Bb-tenor trombone Bart van Lier, .512“ with variable weight system