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!

Nancy Wilson


Nancy Wilson knows how to deliver a song.
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Harry Carney


Beautiful footage of baritone saxophonist Harry Carney with Duke Ellington. Johnny Hodges looks checked out.
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Hank Crawford


Hank Crawford playing on David Sanborn’s 1980s TV show ‘Night Music’.
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John Patitucci


Check out John Patitucci’s bass solo in this performance with Chick Corea.
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Johnny Hodges


Great clips of Johnny Hodges with Duke Ellington.
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James Brown Dance Moves

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Ray Charles-1979

Rare footage of Ray Charles in Antibes, France in 1979, with a youthful Chase Sanborn sitting in the trumpet section.
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James Morrison-Snappy Too

If you are unfamiliar with James Morrison, prepare to be amazed.
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The Lick

Are tests biased against students?

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