Music & Shows

This page is being updated on a regular basis. However, to be sure to get the latest news please visit also my Facebook fan page, where occasional gigs and venues will be announced.

Now touring with my new solo show!

Scores

An homage to the greatest trumpet players of all times such as Chuck Mangione, Maynard Ferguson, Paul Cacia, Derek Watkins, Louis Armstrong or Herb Alpert.

Everlasting melodies of today and of times gone by. Opera, Rock, Movie tunes, Ballads, Pop, R&B and much more.

Highlights of the show:

  • Three 50 minute shows available
  • Multi-instrumental show: I play the trumpet and the flugelhorn, play the piano, the blues harp, and I sing
  • I can perform in English and German
  • Full band required (7 - 9 pieces) - all charts available

For booking inquiries please contact: info@bigrentertainment.com

Bands - Currently I play with the following bands & musicians on a regular basis.

Ralf Rotzek flugelhorn

Shows - My trumpet feature shows are custom tailored in order to fit any kind of event.

I offer dappered dinner as well as dance music with a small combo or solo piano. I can also deliver bombastic BigBand sound and Soul Band feeling à la Tower of Power or Blues Brothers and trumpet acrobatics (e.g. simultaneous piano and trumpet playing) to make any of your events a special one.

Online Sessions - Professional Remote Recording

Add me to your next work of art

As recording at a professional studio can be quite expensive and nowadays this is also pretty difficult to be organized online sessions have become very popular these days.

I offer online recording sessions at my professional home studio ranging from individual tracks to complete albums. I play your charts as provided or I can arrange the required brass parts from trumpet solo to complete horn sections.

How does it work? Pretty simple!

  • Send me all the information regarding your musical project, the respective tracks and your music (if available)
  • My trumpet or flugelhorn recordings are in 44.1 or 48k WAV format
  • You'll eventually receive an unprocessed WAV file for your track, ready to be imported into your project and for adding any effects, compression, EQ you require

It is really that simple! You also decide what instruments and sounds you want me to use to match your individual sound requirements (e.g. using specific mutes and distortion pedals).

Listen to the latest tracks and Watch the videos produced exclusively using remote recording of all instruments:

I'm looking forward to appearing in one of your next projects.

Teaching - Lessons, Clinics & Workshops

Lessons - Whether you're interested in trumpet beginner lessons or you want to enhance your skills such as tone, articulation, improvisation or section playing - I'm teaching you all that stuff! Lessons can be held either in person in the Ulm/Germany area or  online wherever you are.

Clinics - If you're only interested in trumpet specific topics, need a hint or practice tips then check out my online clinics - via Skype, Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp video call. Wherever you are, it doesn't matter. You choose what works best for you.

Workshops - You want to offer a Jazz or trumpet skill workshop or need some assistance in building your band's brass section? I'm acting as a band leader, teacher or section lead and also conducting workshops on a regular basis.

For inquiries please send an email to info@bigrentertainment.com or check my Facebook page to figure out when I might be in your area next time.

Ralf Rotzek trumpet