Welcome to Barry Mosley Jazz Valve Trombonist Website
Los Angeles, California, United States
JAZZ ARTIST / EDUCATOR / COMPOSER
Barry Mosley is dedicated to the legacy of jazz valve trombone influenced by valve trombone master Bob Brookmeyer.
About Jazz Artist Barry Mosley
Keeping jazz valve trombone legacy
Inspired by the great valve trombonist BOB BROOKMEYER, Barry Mosley is keeping the legacy of playing jazz valve trombone. The first important jazz valve trombonist were JUAN TIZOL and BRAD GOWANS in the 1930s and 1940s, setting the stage for others. The valve trombone has a unique place in jazz history.
Barrys first great jazz credit as a young artist was performing many times with jazz legend CHET BAKER in the mid1980s by Chets invitation. The lyrical qualities of Bob Brookmeyer and Chet Baker has been a major influence on Barrys approach to jazz improvisation.
Playing as a leader and jazz soloist, Barry has been performing at top Los Angeles jazz clubs for many years as well as performing for special Los Angeles society events. Barrys valve trombone style has also been greatly influenced by the cool sounds of California s WEST COAST JAZZ providing for a unique and always swinging jazz experience.
Los Angeles Jazz Performance Credits.
Barry moved to Los Angeles in 1989 from the California BayArea to be involved in the great music scene in Los Angeles. Being mentored by two great trombonist Slyde Hyde and Bill Watrous, Barry soon began playing in the top Los Angeles jazz clubs a leader and jazz soloist on valve trombone.
Some Los Angeles jazz club credits include
VITELLOS, SPAZIOS, RED WHITE and BLUEZZ, COLES, JAX BAR AND GRILL, THE HIP KITTY in Clairmont, CAFFE 322,, LEFT COAST WINE BAR, CHADNEYS, COLOMBOS, THE SQUASHED GRAPES in Ventura, EDWIN MILLS in Pasadena and many more..
Barrys trios and quartets have been popular for special events such as the HOLLYWOOD ANNIE AWARDS at Royce Hall, RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB in Pacific Palisade, MARINA DEL RAY YACHT CLUB, PROJECT CUTTLE CELEBRITY EVENT in Long Beach , COLE'S REPEAL DAY celebration downtown Los Angeles and more.
Two CD's released as solo artist, JAZZ TIME and SPEAK SOFTLY have recieved jazz radio air play in the USA and Europe. Barry also has thousands of YouTube hits as a jazz performer and educator.
THE FOCUS IS ON KEEPING VALVE TROMBONE LEGACY AND PLAYING CREATIVE SWINGING JAZZ.
LAJAZZ.com review
LAJAZZ.COM REVIEW
LAJAZZ.COM review from Colombo's Jazz Room
" Instrumental stand-out was Barry Mosley on valve trombone. Clearly a student of valve giant Bob Brookmeyer, Mosley's tone was soft, sweet and hypnotic, yet thick with power and drive. This is a man who practices… long and often. "
Jay Jackson LAJAZZ.COM
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JAZZ TIME CD
A rare collectable CD of valve trombone jazz. This is a natural jazz recording without overdubs. Barry' s trombone voice with the great talents of Stephan Oberhoff on piano and Cliff Hugo on bass. Classic songs include SUMMERTIME, MY ROMANCE, I COULD WRITE A BOOK, HOW INSENSITIVE, THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE, MY LITTLE BOAT, BYE BYE BLACKBIRD , and Barry's SPEAK EASY BLUES .......
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Trumpet / Trombone / Valve Trombone / Baritone / Tuba
Barry Mosley has become a teacher in demand . While working in Los Angeles Barry has performed with and studied with some of the world's best studio and jazz musicians, and he enjoys sharing that knowledge with students.
Barry has had private lessons with trombone legends such as Slyde Hyde, Bill Watrous and Dick Nash. His first teacher was Frank Reynolds with the Toronto symphony orchestra. His college credits include two years at De Anza College in Cupertino , Ca with professor Herb Patnoe, and two years at San Jose City College with Dave Eschellman in music performance, theory and jazz studies.
Currently active teaching at Family Music Stores in Las Vegas and SKYPE on line lessons. In Los Angeles past teaching locations include Sam Ash Music, Pedrini Music, Charles Music , Santa Monica Music Academy . In Portland , Or Beaverton Music .
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