Trumpetvinnie on SoundBetter

I have recorded brass and horn sections for such artists as Taylor Swift, Josh Groban, Blake Shelton, Reba, Jon Pardi, Demi Lovatto, Steven Tyler, Kidz Bop and many more! Over 7000 recordings including over 50+ Grammy nominated and 25+ Grammy winning recordings.

I have 30 plus years experience in the studios here in Nashville, TN, LA, Muscle Shoals and studios all over the USA. I create and record the best and most creative horn parts and horn sections to lift your music to the next level. I've played and arranged in tons of different genres including Rock, R&B, Rap, POP, CCM, Contemporary Gospel, Classical, TV shows of all varieties, TV commercials and film music including scoring and specific scene pickups. I take YOUR input and needs and make the magic happen. I have access to the best players in the world to fill out my sections. Here are some more people I have played with, Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Scheff, Gladys Knight, Randy Newman, Kid Rock, Keith Richards, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon, Sting, Tony Bennett, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Kenny Rogers, Shelby Lynne, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The O’Jays, Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, Shawn Colvin, Eddie Floyd, Booker T. and the MGs, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Bob Hope, Frankie Valli, Sheryl Crow, Adrian Belew, Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles and The Beach Boys. Please check my credits page for a partial list of artists I've recorded with. It's pretty cool!

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by anana
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It was a real pleasure working with vinnie
He did a spectacularly great job .
Friendly and professional.
I’d definitely recommend him . He absolutely killed it . I’m already looking forward to working with him my next project . Fantastic all round!
by Jimmy Bowland
I've played on many VERY cool projects with Vinnie. He has a great talent for creating funky, cool pop arrangements on the spot!
by Miles Fulwider
Working with Vinnie was a dream. We were working on a record that needed a lift to bring a new timbre to some key songs. Vinnie built some great arrangements and knocked it out of the park! The artist was thrilled and shocked with all this added.
by Jeff "Slide" Adams
Vinnie's resume here has only left out one thing, but I think it's pretty easy to figure out just reading between the lines...
Everybody loves working with Vinnie!
by Brian Simms
Vinnie is a consummate pro- from performance to arranging and composing to band- and horn-section contracting and leading, he's the guy you want in your corner. It's been a real pleasure sharing the stage with this guy off and on for over 30 years and I recommend him highly.
by Cheryl Denise Young
♪ ♫ When I send a song to Vinnie, I have complete confidence that he will bring it up many levels! I am so excited to be working with him on recording projects for many years to come. Vinnie is such a JOY with whom to work, and he is kind, patient, positive, upbeat, very professional, and he delivers a quick turnaround. More than a musical partner, Vinnie has become a true friend. I am blessed to know him! ... Two of our first projects together - "COME UP HIGHER" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdS0-T7o49g ... "I WAS GLAD" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25M2ld72-2g
by Brooke Bryant
Not only is Vinnie a powerhouse player and arranger, he is one of the most professional and reliable people I have had the pleasure of working with. And he makes me laugh :) I don’t ever want to do a show without him!
by Mitchell Reilly
Vinnie is the best, one of the finest trumpet players I’ve ever heard as well as being a total professional and a stand up guy. I couldn’t recommend him any higher!
by John Daneil
I first became acquainted with Vinnie because of his social media posts. My students urged me to check out his stuff. A few years down the road, he has been a good friend and has always been ready to help me, or my former students see the possibilities. He is one of the very most knowledgeable, capable, and caring people in the music business.
by Buddy Leach
Trumpet Vinnie will add the excitement , color and power to your music. His horn arrangements are always on point and you will not be disappointed.. Along with his horn arrangements, his abilities on trumpet and flugelhorn are amazing. He can add that blistering edge or a beautiful soulful solo.
Trumpet Vinnie will give you what your music needs.
by Gary Musick
Vinnie is an amazing musician with a fantastic sense of creativity as he approaches any musical genre he's tasked with performing. You have to love his style, energy, humor, and of course, his talent!
by Laurent-Daniel Vergnac
Vinnie is one of the best brass arrangers out there! It doesn’t get any better than this. I have worked with him on multiple projects and his skills techniques and recording abilities are always right on point of the genre / style and song we were working on.
by Dann Huff
I’ve hired Vinnie on several projects and have always been more than thrilled with his work. He’s a lighting rod with ideas and the technical ability to back it up. I highly recommend him! Dann Huff
by JEFF COX
Vinnie is a beast!!!
by Josh K
Vinnie is the real deal! I've worked with Vinnie both live and in the studio, and he is an incredible player. His technical proficiency on the trumpet is incredible, and he has excellent musical taste. I'd recommend hiring him for any project that needs horns!
by Chris Cottros
Vinnie is one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He is not just a fine player, he’s a genuinely nice guy.
by Mark H.
Great player, arranger and dude. I've used him on everything from jingle sessions to album dates. You can't go wrong with Vinnie !
by Erik Halbig
Super Pro. Every gig I have done with his band is so professional and badass
by Charles Holloman
Great player, arranger and session leader. Also has access to great players for sections. A+++
by Bill Crabtree
Excellent musicians and fun to work with!

Interview with Trumpetvinnie

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: A record by Joe Pace, Contemporary Gospel Artist called "Sunday Morning Service" . I wrote, produced and recorded all of the horns. This record was Nominated for a Grammy. It was early in my writing and producing career and the experience changed my life and perspective on my career. So many incredible examples. Muscle Shoals, Small town, Big sound with Demi Lovato, Grace Potter, Vince Gill, Michael MacDonald, Keb-Mo and Steven Tyler
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A Praise and worship record for a client in Florida. An all original record for Vinnie and the Hitmen. 7 new public domain Christmas songs for a November 25' release. A public domain hymn record with Vinnie and the Hitmen.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Mark Prentise, best bass player in the platform hands down!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Warmth and beauty of sounds and efficiency of work flow.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To lift their songs to the next level. To give your song my best and continue to work until you are sure about the work and happy with the results. To be professional, kind and lovingly truthful
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Everything about the studio. Playing my horn(s), creating and delivery an amazing product that make my clients happy
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What are you currently working on? How long have you been doing this? What gear are you using? Do you like the song?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: What we do is just the time we spend in the studio. I practice 3-4 hours a day. Listening. Studying. Working on personal and professional skills and communication.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Musical vision? What do you want to hear? Influences? Schedule? Budget?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be clear and to the point with your wants and critiques. Communicate what you want clearly. Sit back and enjoy the awesome!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Trumpet, flugel, power source, Royer 121 and a Mac computer
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been playing for over 50 years. I arrived in Nashville in 1992 and hit the ground running in the studios and on tour
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Straight forward, kind, loving and directly to the point. Both musically and personally
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: All 7000 again!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Work efficiently until the song is exactly what the artist/producer wants. Improve your infrastructure so that exactly what you create winds up on the track. Be kind and loving with your opinions and critique
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Gospel, R&R, R&B, Pop, Reggae, Big Band, Jazz, Latin, Singer/songwriter, Americana, Texas Swing, Polka, Indie Rock, Southern Rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Arranging, playing and recording the perfect horn parts for your tunes
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: We aspire to lift an already great song to the next level. I bring years of experience in the finest studios and horn sections on the planet. Thousands of award winning songs and recordings
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Client contacts me and we discuss what, when and number of tunes. They send tracks, I listen and we chat about the vibe of the songs and they provide any specifics they would like to hear. We discuss budget and move forward. I deliver a "horn heavy" MP3 for approval and we discuss changes/fixes. I do them and deliver after payment
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Amazing horn overdub set up. All Royer 121,122,R-10 SF-24, Coles 4038, Barkley ribbon mics, Burl B1, API, Neve 1072, Lynx Aurora, Mac
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dan Fernandez, Dann and David Huff, LLoyd Barry, Roy Agee,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Brass and sax solos and horn section arrangements, production and recording. This includes trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet, trombone, tube, all the saxes, clarinet, flute, piccolo, oboe