Episode 100: A Tribute To Bob Reeves

On April 17, 2022, the trumpet world said goodbye to a pioneer and industry trendsetter - Bob Reeves. Bob was much more than a mouthpiece manufacturer, and his impact on the trumpet world has benefited nearly every player in the last 50 years. As a tribute to the memory of Bob, I've invited three Trumpet Gurus - Chris Cromer, Terry Warburton, and K.O. Skinsnes - to share their stories of how Bob's work helped shape their work and the direction of modern trumpet equipment.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:01:35 Bob setting a new standard for manufacturers 

00:03:10 Always being willing to share information 

00:05:38 The Gap 

00:08:10 How Bob impacted his approach to repair 

00:10:50 The importance of valve alignments 

00:14:10 Bob's lasting legacy 

00:15:40 Terry Warburton 

00:16:31 First meeting Bob 

01:20:51 Bob's technical contributions 

00:23:19 Raising the bar 

00:26:34 Consistency 

00:30:19 Bob's greatest gift 

00:32:23 The importance of tight tolerances 

00:33:53 Leaving a legacy 

00:38:16 KO Siknsnes 

00:38:56 His introduction to Bob Reeves 

00:46:20 Bob Reeves the problem solver 

00:49:40 Bob Reeves the technician 

00:50:29 An unreleased video of Bob 

00:53:25 Bob's inspiration for valve alignments 

00:56:30 Setting a higher standard 

00:59:30 Two Canadian Brass stories 

01:05:17 Whatever happened to Bob Reeves? 

01:06:58 Bob was the greatest mouthpiece maker that's ever lived 

01:10:40 How Bob got started 

01:13:32 Building on past successes 

01:18:48 Advice to mouthpiece manufacturers 

01:23:46 Wrap Up