Welcome to Barry Mosley Jazz Valve Trombonist Website
JAZZ ARTIST / EDUCATOR / COMPOSER
Barry Mosley is dedicated to the legacy of jazz valve trombone influenced by valve trombone master Bob Brookmeyer.
Barry Mosley is dedicated to the legacy of jazz valve trombone influenced by valve trombone master Bob Brookmeyer.
Influenced by the great jazz valve trombone master BOB BROOKMEYER, Barry is dedicated to playing jazz valve trombone. His first great jazz credit is performing many times with the jazz legend CHET BAKER in the mid 1980's by Chets invitation.
Chet's cool west coast jazz approach has been a big influence on Barry's jazz style. His jazz groups, usually trio, quartet or sextet, have performed at top Los Angeles jazz clubs and for special events such as the HOLLYWOOD ANNIE AWARDS for the past six years!
Influenced by the Cool West Coast Jazz from artist such as Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, Gerry Mulligan, Barry's blend of jazz is cool and perfect for jazz clubs and classy events . Some credits below:
Los Angeles jazz club performance credits include Vitello's, Spazio's , Red White & Bluezz , Cole's , Jax Bar and Grill, The Hip Kitty, Cafe 322, the Left Coast Wine Bar, Chadney's , Colombo's Jazz , the Squashed Grapes in Ventura , Edwin Mills, and many more......
Special event performances include 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 etc.
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.
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
My next ( after Covid ) shows will be focused on Los Angeles and Europe jazz venues. Please list your city in the sign up form for shows near you, stay safe, thank you and my best regards always, Barry.
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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