"The Cool of Joe"

This Washington DC resident knows the definition.

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Joseph Brotherton

Joseph hails from Tampa Bay, Florida where he discovered his profound love for music at a very young age. Studying privately and also attending a magnet school for the arts in nearby St. Petersburg, accelerated his professionalism. Joe accomplished great things while enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Trumpeter which brought him to the Washington DC area. With that experience behind him, moving on as a free-lance musician, he became on of the highest called trumpeters in the DC area. Some of his former instructors include, Wynton Marsalis, Ingrid Jensen, Ron Blake, Tim Zimmerman and many more.

Recent live recordings, performances and tours have been with the late Ricky Loza (drummer), Greg Karukas (Warner Bros Recording Artist), "La Layenda" (Latin Big Band), "Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra", "The Mustangs Band" (classic R&B), "Milagro" (Latin Jazz Combo), "Touch Acoustra" (Current Touring Band; Original Jazz Fusion), and the "Joe Borhterton Trio". He has also appeared on radio, television, and newspapers throughout Washington DC, New Orleans and Central America

Joseph is a diverse musician, regularly performing many genres of music and giving instruction. He has been called "a passionate trumpeter with a big, clear tone."

Look for him in the coming months at Bossa Bistro and Lounge (Adams Morgan, DC). Myorga Coffee Factory (Silver Spring, MD) and abroad.

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in 2005 Mr. Brotherton and Mr. Thad Wilson blessed the wax and collaborated with Kidgusto on a track named "Spy Bossa" on his Rhythm and Culture 12" release called "Movin' On". Along with inspiring horn flourishings throughout the tune, Joe drops a beautiful trumpet solo that makes you want to get low and let loose.

Truegrooves would like to personally Thank Joe for his contribution to the DC area music scene and looks forward to his collaborative efforts with TrueGrooves.

To contact Mr. Brotherton for bookings, shows or lessons please contact him at:
email: joe_brotherton@yahoo.com
phone: (202)-575-2820 or (202)271-2688