25 Great Trumpet Solos: Transcriptions * Lessons * Bios * Photos

25 Great Trumpet Solos by Eric J. Morones is a trumpet songbook that brings together iconic solos performed by influential artists such as Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert, and Chuck Mangione. Designed for trumpet players seeking both musical insight and practical development, it combines authentic solo transcriptions with lessons, historical context, and guided practice support.

Created for intermediate trumpet players, each piece is presented in standard notation and paired with focused lessons that support interpretation, phrasing, and technique. The included online audio features full-band demonstration tracks and accompaniment-only versions, allowing players to rehearse in a realistic musical setting. With PLAYBACK+ tools, you can adjust tempo, loop sections, and explore different keys for more effective and flexible practice.

This trumpet songbook presents a curated collection of 25 iconic solos drawn from pop, jazz, and classic standards, offering players a deeper understanding of stylistic development across eras. It combines authentic solo transcriptions with contextual material that highlights influential artists and the evolution of the instrument’s voice in popular music.

Beyond the notes, the book offers biographies, historical insights, and photos that connect the music to its cultural roots.

Song List
Cherokee (Indian Love Song) * Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White * Do I Do * Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? * Dynasty Theme * Feels So Good * The Godfather Waltz * Grazing In The Grass * Hello, Dolly! * Holding Back The Years * Java * MacArthur Park * Misirlou * Penny Lane * Rise * Riverboat Shuffle * Salt Peanuts * So What * Spinning Wheel * A String Of Pearls * A Sunday Kind Of Love * The Toy Trumpet * Tubthumping * West End Blues * Zanzibar