Behind the Bell is the official podcast of the International Trombone Festival, hosted by ITF President Carol Jarvis.
In this inspiring series, we step away from the stage and go beyond the music to explore the personal stories, passions, and journeys of the world’s leading trombonists. No performances—just honest, engaging conversations that reveal the human side of the instrument. Each episode offers listeners a rare glimpse behind the bell to discover what drives the artists shaping the global trombone community today. Professionally filmed and recorded during the ITF, episodes are available on all major podcast platforms and can also be viewed on the ITF YouTube channel.
https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/
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Behind the Bell is the official podcast of the International Trombone Festival, hosted by ITF President Carol Jarvis.
In this inspiring series, we step away from the stage and go beyond the music to explore the personal stories, passions, and journeys of the world’s leading trombonists. No performances—just honest, engaging conversations that reveal the human side of the instrument. Each episode offers listeners a rare glimpse behind the bell to discover what drives the artists shaping the global trombone community today. Professionally filmed and recorded during the ITF, episodes are available on all major podcast platforms and can also be viewed on the ITF YouTube channel.
https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Kenneth Thompkins, reflects on his early jazz influences, the importance of staying open to new ideas, and his experience as one of the few African American principal brass players in a major symphony orchestra.
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For more information about the International Trombone Festival: https://www.internationaltrombonefestival.com/
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