Rich Wetzel, Jim Cochran, Rick White, Tim Malland, Jeff Smith, Randy Heyd, Tracy Hooker, Bruce Green, Dave Natseway, Keith Klawitter, John Beach, Chris Arent, Rocky Romento, Lonnie Mardis.
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
Maynard Ferguson, Bill Chase, Paul Cacia, Doc Severinsen, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman.
About 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 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
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hey rich just came by to show some luv...rocky rules by the way! and nice screaming on the end of coconut champagne!!! i play a yamaha mike vax model, but just curious as to how one becomes a bach clinician?
Hi Rich, Not only are you a wonderful musician, your a great guy to work with! I'm really looking forward to the Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival this year.
Rich, thanks very much for having a listen. Your comment has really made my day. Now, if I could just play trumpet as well as you! I'm blown away by your version of Malaguena. All the best. Stephen
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Thanks so much for the Add and the nice comment. We enjoyed your music very much. We hope you and your friends enjoy our music, too. We've just added four new compositions.
It's a pleasure having you among our friends! We wish you all the very best in your careers.
Onward and Upward with Music! Thom & Lorry Gambino New York, New York
Thanks. Rich. I really enjoy your playing and comments on TPIN. If I'm in the Seattle area I will make an effort to come hear you. Better yet, I'll come next time you're in LA.
Ja... nach langer Zeit mal wieder Grüße Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra! Schönen NAchmittag und sollten wir uns nicht mehr hören: GUTEN RUTSCH!!! Gruß, Tom
