Louis Dowdeswell
Louis Dowdeswell | |
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| Born | November 22, 1993 Portishead, Somerset, England |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, flugelhorn |
| Website | louisdowdeswell |
Louis Dowdeswell is an English jazz trumpeter. He is known for his ability in the upper register of the instrument.[1]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Mondello, Nick (June 2017). "England Swings: Chatting With Trumpeter Louis Dowdeswell". International Trumpet Guild Journal. 41 (1): 54–57.
- ^ "World Trumpet Society - Louis Dowdeswell".
- ^ "The 'Jazz Night' before Christmas with Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum and José James". December 16, 2021.
- ^ "Outstanding young jazz musician Louis Dowdeswell in NZ". May 15, 2019.
- ^ "Claire Martin & Callum Au: Songs and Stories (Cadogan Hall, 20 Jan 2023)". January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Louis Dowdeswell Big Band – High Score".
- ^ Beek, Michael (October 4, 2021). "No Time To Die: the music featured in the new James Bond soundtrack".
- ^ "Long list nominees". December 13, 2022.
- ^ ""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."".
- ^ "GR Mouthpieces Louis Dowdeswell".