trombonist

Primarily known as a trombonist, we've also heard him play tuba, trumpet, compose music, and sing.

The City's Best Jazz Moments of 2011 Will Friedwald 2011

No word on potential special guests (recent surprise appearances at other shows include Stephen Colbert and Pee-wee Herman), but be on the lookout for tour habitues Andy Richter and "In the Year 2000" go-to guy La Bamba (aka trombonist Richie Rosenberg).

Celebritology Weekend: Sandra Bullock goes public; Sheryl Crow welcomes new son 2010

Cyntje has become a regular in the local jazz scene and a first-call trombonist for many of the area's finest jazz musicians.

DCist 2009

There's also always a dependable place for the brilliant, under-appreciated vocalist Sandy Stewart (at the Kern event), as well as masterful swing-centric players such as trombonist John Allred and clarinetist Ken Peplowski, none of whom are heard as often as they ought to be in New York clubs.

July Time Is the Right Time to Hear the Ones We Love 2010

"You might have had 15 great clubs on one block, all going at once," said the trombonist and bandleader Wycliffe Gordon.

Follow the Sound Uptown Will Friedwald 2011

Mr. Gordon said he is especially excited to include comedian Robbie Todd, who will serve as emcee "For years we've been talking about putting jazz and comedy on the same stage together," he said, and to address the future of jazz with three emerging stars: singer Nikki Yanofsky, saxophonist Grace Kelly and trombonist Corey Wilcox—all of whom are under 22.

Follow the Sound Uptown Will Friedwald 2011

The great Khandi Alexander gets a role worthy of her talents as the bar owner, Wendell Pierce is funny and wonderful as the trombonist who juggles numerous women; and Clarke Peters is subtle and moving as the Indian chief.

Michael Giltz: DVDs: Treme Frustrating, Fun; Tangled; the Real Arthur and More! Michael Giltz 2011

Wisely, for Ms. Skonberg's New York concert debut (presented by the Sidney Bechet Society), the Vancouver native has hedged her bets with a star-studded band featuring veteran rhythm masters Bucky Pizzarelli and Jackie Williams, plus Jim Fryer (Vince Giordano's featured trombonist) and saxophone futurist Scott Robinson.

A Wondrous Week of Tunes Will Friedwald 2011

Half the storylines are low-key and engrossing -- a trombonist scrambling for gigs, a local Indian chief rebuilding his life and upholding traditions, one woman running a bar and the other a restaurant who both must deal with endless roadblocks.

Michael Giltz: DVDs: Treme Frustrating, Fun; Tangled; the Real Arthur and More! Michael Giltz 2011

Work soon followed with pianist Hilton Ruiz, salsa trombonist Willie Colón and Latin pop producer Sergio George.

Unlocking the Keys to the Kit Larry Blumenfeld 2011