Martin is a prizewinner in multiple competitions including the International Trombone Association's Donald Yaxley Solo Bass Trombone Competition
The JFNYBB’s five CDs on the MAMA and Reservoir Music labels have all received high praise from critics and extraordinary success on national jazz radio charts
This leadpipe allows the player to use a massive amount of air to produce a dark and powerful sound
while backbores and throat sizes are chosen to match the acoustics of smaller-bore trombones so intonation and upper-register clarity are easier to manage
Designed in collaboration with Vince DiMartino
S.E. Shires Trombone Mouthpiece: Large Bore Model:1½MD Martin is a prizewinner inS. E. Shires Company trombone mouthpieces for large bore instruments are built for an open, free blowing response with a big, centered core and the projection players need in orchestral, solo and jazz settings. The Shires large bore mouthpieces are offered in multiple rim sizes, cup depths and large shank backbores so players can tailor comfort, slotting, and tonal weight for tenor and bass trombones; theyre made to tight tolerances and ship standard