• Damn Dave. You are the joint MAN! I love this CD. I knew you could play.... but I didn’t know how funky you could play. Congrats man.

Sinbad, Celebrity & Comedian

• David balances the world of teaching & playing with tremendous ease. As a player, he displays great dexterity on his instrument, while never losing sight of the art of interpretation and expression. David has shared his vast musical knowledge with our son, an aspiring trumpet player. His method of teaching is focused and inspired. It has been a joy to witness the progress made since our son began studying with David.

Lolita Ritmanis, Emmy Award Winning Composer

• Hi Dave, Hmmmm, very nice! Your chops are really “happening”!! I had no idea you could M.F.! Congratulations on your new CD. Good luck with it.

Bobby Shew, Jazz Legend

• You have always been one of the finest trumpet technicians I ever heard, and I am amazed at your continuing drive to take on new challenges. Continued succes, Dave!

Dan Fornero, Lead trumpet with the Phil Collins band, Hollywood Recording Artist, and Lead trumpet with many major Broadway shows

• Dave’s ambition is limitless. His takes on the works of Maynard & Doc are refreshingly lively, yet respectful. His thorough preparation & perspective on the music bring it back alive!!

Eric Jorgensen, World Class Trombone Artist

• Dave Norman is one of my favorite trumpet players, writers, and people on the planet...It was a joy to play on his wonderful CD.

Gregg Bissonette, World Reknowned Drummer Extraordinaire, LA Studio
Recording Artist, Soloist & Clinician, www.GreggBissonette.com

• Dave, Just listened to your CD you sound great - you are absolutely
  screamin'! I remember you talked about doing a project like this over ten years ago. The Maynard cover is fantastic; it is refreshing to hear that material played by a different lead player. I hope you will you do some more of the famous lead covers, Dave - what a terrific idea - I really enjoyed it! All the best!

Frank G. Campos, Professor of Trumpet, Ithaca College, Author, "Trumpet Technique" (Oxford, 2005)

• Dave Norman is a friend and someone I’ve known for a long time. He is a
  knowledgeable practitioner in many areas of life experience.....not the least of which is his musical life. Aside from being an extraordinary trumpet player, he is also a very capable composer, arranger, teacher, and a great project organizer; Highly professional in everything he does!
  As far as his trumpet playing, he can cover all bases from Doc to Dokshitzer! An amazingly versatile player with unlimited capabilities on the instrument and energy to burn!! Kudos, Dave.....and again, thanks for all the help with my CD.

Tim Morrison, Recording Artist, Former member Boston Symphony and Pops Orchestras

• Dave, I enjoyed listening to your new CD. You sounded great & a good mixture of tunes that you selected too! Keep it happening. Thanks for sharing. All the Best.

Oscar Brashear, World Reknowned Jazz Trumpet Soloist

• Dave Norman is one of the most creative musicians that I’ve ever worked with. Working with Dave has allowed me to learn more about myself as a musician, as he invites fellow musicians to add their true character to his paintings, not to mention his amazing trumpet playing.

Mike O’Neill, Guitarist for George Benson

• Dave C. Norman is one of the most underrated trumpet players on the planet today. After hearing Dave’s new CD, I can hear the range of Maynard Ferguson, the technique of Doc Severinsen, but the sound is all David C.Norman. I know you will enjoy listening to this great CD as much as I have.

John B. Goldman, Educator, Freelance Musician & Private Instructor

• I met Dave in college at the New England Conservatory of Music. From the first time I heard him double tongue on a high flat A, I knew he was a gifted technician who had tons of chops. Dave also has a sensitive side that respects the music he plays, and also gives it his own soulful interpretation.

John Fumo, Hollywood recording artist, CalArts Professor

• From his teenage years in Ithaca, NY, to becoming a mature player in LA, Dave Norman has possessed what eludes too many otherwise great trumpet players, that pure, centered, golden sound - coupled with musical taste and sensitivity. He’s the complete package - whether playing lead trumpet, fluegelhorn, arranging, or editing. Prepare yourself for some terrific listening!

James Ode, DMA, Former Professor of Brass at Ithaca College, Trinity
University, and the Meadows School for the Arts at SMU (ret)

• In the few months that I’ve been taking trumpet lessons from Dave, my life has been enriched in many ways. His exceptional talent has rekindled my
  passion for music; his amazing ability to motivate and inspire has advanced my playing to the next level; and his cheerful demeanor and positive life perspectives have been therapy for my soul. Much more than a first rate instructor, I consider Dave a wonderful friend.

Perry Grundman, Copywriter-20th Century Fox

• You know when an album brings a huge smile to your face within the first 10 seconds that you've got a winner. "Stratosfear" is appropriately named as Dave soars into thrilling and surprising registers, giving these big band tunes exceptional pizzazz. As a complete project, the album is delightful, bringing to mind the 1970s and the abundance of musical vocabulary. You might even find yourself flashing back to a 1970s television show. However this disc strikes you, though, it certainly won't be disappointing. Dive in and enjoy a trip back in time brought to you by "cream of the crop" players.

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