Some of the DC musicians I have the pleasure of regularly working with are Rodney Richardson, Ameen Saleem, Thad Wilson, Larry Ferguson, John Kocker, Bob Shann, Brian Settles, Allen Johnson, Russel Carter, Alfonso Velez, Rob Muncie, David Panzer, Rudy Morales, Joe Falero, John Blount, David Jernigen, Verny Varella, David Lopez, Ted David, Sergio Nunez, Reginald Cyntie, DeAndre Howard, Wes Biles, Carvel Hall, Rob Coltun, Matt Rippetoe, Will Rast, Mark Blackwood , Zack Grady, John Kocur, John Lee, Marty Morrison, Bobbie Malone, Skip Mahoney, David Aikers, Joe Herrera, Steve Shaw, Christos, Mark Foster, Bill Davis, Bubbles Dean, Perry Contichio, Applejack Freedman, Tita Negra, Wayne Wilents, Diane Daley, Cheryl Jones, just to name a few.....
Joseph was born in Nashville, TN, moving to the Tampa Bay, FL area in 87'. Playing trumpet from age 8, he developed a profound love for music and in particular, the trumpet. Joe graduated high school in 92' from the PCCA in St. Petersburg. After college in Indiana, he joined the United States Marine Corps as a trumpet player. After 4 years of service, Joe left the Corps as an E-5 Sergeant with a Navy Achievement and a National Service medal and moved to Washington, DC to pursue a career as a free-lance musician. Currently, enjoying life, and performing everything from jazz, 'lead', R&B, latin, gospel, sectional work, studio, fusion to classical, and giving instuctional lessons to all age groups.
Recent live recordings, performances and tours have been with the Brotherton Trio, J&J Jazz project, the late Ricky Loza (percussionist), Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra, the Cricket (free jazz band), CRISTOS (reggae artist), the Rodney Richardson Quintet, Sound Connection, Touch Acoustra - www.acoustra.com ), The Mustangs (classic R&B-- www.mustangsband.com ), Karina (Theivery Corp), Orchestra Projecto de Verny Varela, Greg Karukas, La Leyenda (Latin big band & small group), Alfonso Velez & "the American Dream", Diane Daley, and the Brotherton Quintet. He has also appeared on radio, television, music magazines and newspapers throughout Washington, DC, New Orleans, and Central America.
Joe is a diverse musician regularly performing many genres of music, giving instruction, and booking musical performances.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT HIM THROUGH MYSPACE BY LEAVING A MESSAGE OR E-MAIL AT JOE_BROTHERTON@YAHOO.COM!!
"Joseph Brotherton is an exciting and spectacular soloist, well schooled in the tradition, and post-bop concepts.
His solos are notable for their clarity, connectivity of ideas, clear articulation, intonation, and tasteful and measured use of his ample technique."
-Jazz Improv Magazine Vol.6 num.1, Fall 2005 pg.206-Perry Contichio CD "Speak your Truth"
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He's beautiful!!!! Congratulations. Can't wait to meet him. Hope all is well. love to Lisa and give little Nicolas a cuddle for me until I can do so in person..
Hey Joe, Thanks for stopping by! Stay in touch. In my updated profile, I have two new songs, a new video blog, you can join a maling list or pre-order the CD 2 for 1! I would love to hear from you.
Joe. Thanks for looking me up, man. I'm recalling that the last time I may have run into you was playing at Majorga Cafe with Tita and Willie. That's a minute ago, I'd say.
Hey, thanks so much for the add and the friendship, I truly appreciate it! Sorry it took a while, I was in Switzerland, but now I’m back in the US to finish my debut album (featuring Take 6). I’ll keep you posted :))
Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville,
blessings,
Vlada
http://www. vladamusic. com
