Vignettes: Music for Trumpet & Brass
Vignettes is a collection of works for solo trumpet, trumpet and piano, trumpet, trombone and
piano, brass trio, brass quartet, brass quintet, and trumpet ensemble. Many of the pieces on this
album are world premier recordings and several were commissioned specifically for this release.
The direct intention of this music is to draw the listener into short, but specific musical sketches
that bring forth in the imagination, places or people previously lost to memory. A sincere and
heartfelt thank you to the contributing composers, musicians, ensembles, and artists who bring
this music to life. It is our hope that in Vignettes, you find moments that captivate you and renew
your sense of wonder.
“Thank you Eric Siereveld (trumpet), Adam Johnson (trombone) and Justin Havard (piano) for a most beautiful and heart- felt recording of my composition O Come and Dwell in Me.”
– Joseph Turrin
“Eric’s playing demonstrates an engaging variety of shadings, tone color, and dramatic contrast, all within a fully developed technique that always serves to fully support the musical line… This recording is a must for everyone and anyone who wishes to hear some of the best trumpet and brass playing you’re likely to hear anywhere. Wonderful in every way!”
– Douglas Hedwig
“Eric Siereveld has curated a spectacular portrait of the contemporary, classical trumpet with his album Vignettes. He expertly delivers the pomp and brilliance one expects from the trumpet while being equally facile with the gentle, lyrical side of his instrument. It’s a joy to have Eric release the premiere recording of my Mountain Idyll, a work that demands both long, tender lines and rapid cascades of notes. This is a definitive performance.”
– Steven Sérpa
