Rich Wetzel, Jim Cochran, Rick White, Tim Malland, Fraser Hutchinson, Greg London, Tracy Hooker, Don Rose, Dave Natseway, Keith Klawitter, John Beach, Steve DeGarmo, Rocky Romento, Steve Stefanowicz
Influences
Maynard Ferguson, Arturo Sandoval, Doc Severinsen, Bill Chase, Paul Cacia, Walt Johnson, Bobby Shew, Freddie Hubbard, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Woody Herman, Count Basie, and many more.
Sounds Like
Rich Wetzel, Maynard Ferguson, Paul Cacia, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Stan Kenton, Bill Chase, Woody Herman
About Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra
Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra...
Tacoma-based trumpeter Rich Wetzel is well known as a powerful and high energy trumpet artist and high-note specialist and band leader. His playing has received accolades from no less an authority than trumpet legend Wayne Bergeron, and his name appears on Arturo Sandoval’s list of influential trumpet players.
A much in-demand section leader, Rich has played for such national acts as The Four Tops, The Temptations, the Spinners, The Coasters, The Platters, Wayne Newton, Charo, The Ojays, Smokey Robinson, El Chicano, and numerous bands and local shows both in Los Angeles and in Seattle. Rich also leads many of his own projects, including The Blue Moon Howlers, a sensational swing, jazz and R&B revue his latest and greatest project, the Groovin’ Higher Orchestra, a powerful 15 piece big band that brings the classic music of legendary leaders like Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Buddy Rich back to life. Wetzel says, “This group is my dream band, the one I have dreamed of having all my life.”
Rich Wetzel is a available as a Bach clinician and performer for school and youth-group music programs. He plays the Bach Stradivarius 182 trumpet exclusively.
Find out more about Rich and his music at www.richwetzel.com and at www.groovinhigher.com
Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra's Friend Space (Top 12)
Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra has 1167 friends.
Rich Wetzel ! I sincerely thank you for your friendship and such kind comments about my music . I really love your tracks a lot . You sound Fantastic! Kindest regards , deepest respect ... Your friend in music , John Swan
Hi. Thanks for visiting my page. I listened to your songs and they are great. I have always been mesmerized by the trumpet, especially when being played at your level. Hope I get chance to see you play one day.
Rich, I noticed that you were a Bach artist also, I love my lightweight 72 I have been playing it now for two years and its wonderful. The CD sounds great man, and I love the title. I would love to hear you in person if I ever get up that way!!!
Hi Rich*~ Thank you so much. I enjoyed hearing you and your band perform yesterday at the Tacoma Jazz Festival. Heard about your band from Tacoma Jazz Festival's website. Very nice sound. Recognized Steve Stefanowicz and your keyboard player too. Will be looking for you again. *~Ramona :)
Rick; Thanks so much for the add, and what can I say about your sound that you don't already know? except let me just re-confirm damn fine trumpet playing... Keep it up.. "I know you will!"
Dear Rick, Are you a Fantastic Musico e Artist its sound is spectacular ... I thank her affection and hope one day we can work together in a festival. Fort Abraço Peace and Love From Brazil-Rio de Janeiro Maestro Bruno Rodrigues www. bigbandtupy. com. br
Hi Rich, Really like your tribute to MF project. Not many could even attempt it because of the extreme range needed, but you and the band nailed it. Great music played very well by great musicians. Well done! Keep groovin higher!
***** ***** ***** Hello, from Memphis! Yeah, man, that's what it's supposed to sound like!!! Thanks for the add! Come back to listen on my site anytime. Just a-click-away!
Thanks. I really do enjoy working at Conn-Selmer. It was a good move for me - to be involved in music again. Hopefully one day soon I'll be able to catch one of your concerts!! Coming to Indiana soon?
Just listened to your "Mayn Thing" tunes .. you guys are just smokin'! Love your treatment of Menza's "Groove Blues" .. really exciting, great arrangements, solos, ensemble -- really great effort. Thank you!
Hey Rich, Good to meet with ya down at the NAMM. Thanks for taking the time to say hello and for the advice on the different Bach models! I wish you great success on your CD and tour dates! Looking forward to hearing the new CD and some day seeing you guys live on stage! Keep up the good work. God Bless. Big Wayne Big Wayne
