Louis Dowdeswell Explained

Birth Date:22 November 1993
Genre:Jazz
Instrument:Trumpet, flugelhorn
Occupation:Musician, producer

Louis Dowdeswell is an English jazz trumpeter. He is known for his ability in the upper register of the instrument.[1]

Career

Dowdeswell played lead trumpet with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra from 2012 to 2014. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016.[2]

Throughout his career, Dowdeswell has performed with Jamie Cullum,[3] Al Jarreau, Michael Bublé, Peter Andre, Josh Groban and Alfie Bowe.[4]

He formed the Louis Dowdeswell Big Band, in which he collaborated with fellow trumpeter Wayne Bergeron and trombonist Callum Au.[5] They arranged a series of movie and TV series soundtracks (including Game of Thrones, The Incredible Suite, and Let it Go) for jazz band.[6] He has played soundtracks for movies, including No Time to Die.[7]

Dowdeswell and Cory Band's performance at the European Brass Band Championship were nominated for 2022 Newcomer of the Year by 2022 4BR Awards.[8]

Equipment

Dowdeswell plays on the Yamaha Commercial Trumpet YTR-6335RC and the Yamaha Custom Z YFH-6310Z flugelhorn,[9] and has released a line of custom mouthpieces.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Mondello . Nick . June 2017 . England Swings: Chatting With Trumpeter Louis Dowdeswell . . 41 . 1 . 54–57.
  2. Web site: World Trumpet Society - Louis Dowdeswell.
  3. Web site: The 'Jazz Night' before Christmas with Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum and José James. December 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: Outstanding young jazz musician Louis Dowdeswell in NZ. May 15, 2019.
  5. Web site: Claire Martin & Callum Au: Songs and Stories (Cadogan Hall, 20 Jan 2023). January 9, 2023.
  6. Web site: Louis Dowdeswell Big Band – High Score.
  7. Web site: No Time To Die: the music featured in the new James Bond soundtrack. Beek. Michael. October 4, 2021.
  8. Web site: Long list nominees. December 13, 2022.
  9. Web site: "As a trumpet player, my focus is on sound and attention to detail. I'm a perfectionist so I like things to be played with a certain degree of commitment and intensity.".
  10. Web site: GR Mouthpieces Louis Dowdeswell.

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