Chase Sanborn is an engaging modern jazz trumpet voice with a warm, inviting tone, fluid lyrical phrasing, and a style that always swings. He exhibits the cultivated sensibility of a player at the peak of his powers.
Music Business Tactics is an easy and enjoyable read that provides sound, practical advice. If you are an aspiring musician, or you know one, get this book! You need this information!
Chase Sanborn goes right to the heart and soul of the music. His performance was an inspiration to hundreds of festival participants, and his positive and upbeat outlook made a lasting impact on our students
Jazz Tactics presents the material in such a clear and simple way, with the vitality and spirit of a live teaching session. This method speaks to all musicians, regardless of age and previous experience.
Chase addresses the needs of developing musicians in a manner that is understandable and relevant. My students were thrilled to work with someone who understands their learning curve.
Tuning Tactics teaches you to listen. In just a short time, I've witnessed strong improvement in my students' awareness. Tuning Tactics makes good intonation attainable for all!
Chase Sanborn has a natural gift for engaging and involving an audience. He shares a wealth of honest and knowledgeable information about music and the music business.
Brass Tactics offeres authoritative instruction balanced with sage and homely advice. It shows you how to handle yourself in any professional or amateur situation. No trumpet player should be without this book!

Bios & Quotes

(‘Chase‘ by Bill Cummings)

CHASE SANBORN BIO (170 words)

Jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn is originally from the NY area, and is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Currently based in Canada, Chase is a veteran session musician and a mainstay of the bustling music scene in Toronto. Chase has toured or performed with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Diana Krall and many other jazz and pop artists.

His latest CD, ‘Double Double’, features Chase in a duo setting with pianist Mark Eisenman. Reviewer Geoff Chapman writes: “Chase Sanborn’s latest disc is illuminated by sublime statements and moments of aching poignancy. Creativity is front and center here.”

A dedicated and celebrated music educator, Chase Sanborn is a member of the jazz faculty at the University of Toronto, and travels frequently to appear as clinician and guest artist. His instructional books, CDs and DVDs (Jazz Tactics / Brass Tactics / Tuning Tactics / Music Business Tactics) have garnered universal praise for their insightful and entertaining approach to playing and teaching music. Chase Sanborn is a Yamaha Artist. www.chasesanborn.com

CHASE SANBORN BIO (60 words)

Jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn is a mainstay of the bustling music scene in Toronto, Canada, and a member of the jazz faculty at the University of Toronto. His instructional books, CDs and DVDs (Jazz Tactics / Brass Tactics / Tuning Tactics / Music Business Tactics) have garnered universal praise for their insightful and entertaining approach to playing and teaching music. Chase Sanborn is a Yamaha Artist. www.chasesanborn.com

QUOTES

  • “Chase Sanborn’s passion for music is obvious. His performance was an inspiration to hundreds of festival participants.”
  • “Chase addresses the needs of developing musicians in a manner that is understandable and relevant. My students were thrilled to work with a musician who understands their learning curve.”
  • “Jazz Tactics is packed with honesty and humor. It speaks to all musicians regardless of age and experience, with the vitality and spirit of a live teaching session.”
  • “Brass Tactics conveys the concentrated essence of years of instruction. It offers authoritative instruction, balanced with sage advice.”
  • “Tuning Tactics teaches you to listen. It explains, in an easy to understand way, the complexities of intonation. I’ve witnessed strong improvement in my students’ awareness of pitch.”
  • “Music Business Tactics will help you succeed in music and in life. Chase Sanborn gets right to the heart of what you need to know. This is a must-read for every musician, regardless of instrument or previous experience.”
  • “I think Chase Sanborn could teach anything to anybody!”