j-notes: Would you do a tribute album to a great trumpet legend?
Jeremy Pelt: "No. I think those are played out. Do we really need another tribute to Miles, or Dizzy, or Bird album? Did Lee Morgan do a "tribute to Fats Navarro or Clifford Brown album"? I mean, if you want to write a tune I can understand that, but I think the greatest tribute that we can pay is to honor and add to the road that has already been paved for us by those that inspired and influenced us."
j-notes: What are the stylistic differences between playing the trumpet and flugelhorn?
Jeremy Pelt: "For me, I almost am always more expressive on the Flugelhorn because of the mellowness of the sound. You can manipulate the trumpet."
j-notes: If you were not an outstanding trumpeter, which profession would you pursue?
Jeremy Pelt: "I love Psychology."
j-notes: What's next for Jeremy?
Jeremy Pelt: "Just writing for my band, Creation. The instrumentation is: Trumpet, Bass Clarinet/Alto Sax, Bass, Guitar, Vibraphone, Drums…"
Thank you Jeremy and please keep the good music flowing! Read more about Jeremy on his personal website, peltjazz.com or his MAXJAZZ homepage.
Originally posted on j-notes.com
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