Bud Herseth: Monday YouTube Fix
Andrew Hitz
As I'm sure you all know, we recently lost arguably the greatest orchestral trumpet player of all time, Bud Herseth. I feel so blessed to have attended Northwestern when Bud was still playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the mid-90's. His presence as the leader of that orchestra can't be summed up in a blog post. I am so happy I stumbled upon this radio profile and interview from Australian radio in 1997. The interview is amazing and there are phenomenal clips from many different eras of the CSO's history throughout the piece which feature Mr. Herseth.
Every time I hear a recording of Bud I feel like it is a masterclass on style. Everything sounds so thought out, so intentional. His articulations are too clear to believe without actually hearing it yourself. This radio piece is absolutely must hear for any musician. You won't believe how much you learn.
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