Ashlin Parker getting his new Lotus Trumpet

Ashlin Parker:
"Adam, this horn seriously changes the game. I am not even working half as hard as I was! You put the 'Play' back into playing the trumpet. The perfect lead horn that actually has a sound..."
www.lotustrumpets.com

[@ricaard]

He's talking about the horn's articulation, but it's HIS articulation that's blowing my mind!

[@trumpetman]

As bright or as dark as you want. I need that.

[@da11king]

This guy has a beautiful tone and techniques 🎺. Never knew him, I am gonna check him out

[@georgebellone4662]

Yea like holy crap is he good.

[@FranCambeyro]

Superb demonstration video by you two great players!

[@gabemoore8119]

Can't wait for mine to arrive... Super psyched!

[@kevin_soda]

Ashlin Parker is a beast. He played in Seattle a couple years ago and just blew my mind.

[@ashsallotment6290]

My neighbours wouldn’t mind if I could play like this 🤣

[@noel_noel9931]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adamf.4823]

I think I might actually sell my soul to play like that.

[@gabemoore8119]

Adam Frisoli Bill Chase tried that, didn't turn out well for him....

[@adamf.4823]

@@jazzdorefree194 Hey, just saw this comment! I started playing last year at age 36. Lessons a couple of times a month and practice nearly everyday. I just recently made a breakthrough and I'm really happy with my progress so far! My expectations are very low because the trumpet is such a challenging instrument. I'm in no rush. I'd just like to be able to stand on a street corner someday in New York City and make a few dollars, just for the fun of it. Maybe play in an amateur jazz trio. I'm so inspired by your story! I fell in love with the trumpet a few years ago but told myself it was an impractical choice of instrument for a hobbyist, and so I started to learn piano. But then one day I just realized, no godammit, I want to play the trumpet! Found a teacher that week and have been taking lessons ever since! Couldn't be happier, every minute is pure joy! I can't believe you are practicing so much! How do your chops handle it?

[@professorskippy]

Your the Robert Johnson of trumpets

[@rik-keymusic160]

​@@adamf.4823 Nice story glad you also found that wonderful instrument ! I started on Piano around the age of 24, studied 1st 4 years classical music, i got pretty good at this and could play some Chopin and Bach and more contemporary pop music like Einaudi and Yiruma etc. But, eventually everyone can do that or be good at reading a sheet paper. Not that it is all easy or Les. I don't want to downgrade classical music or so. But you don't actually Play an instrument, you play a written score and that's basically it. So i lost my drive to play classical stuf...But my main goal was to play Blues Piano though, i thought i might need a good foundation so i started with classical Piano. Then i went to a Jazz school and got more exited about Jazz, i never listened to that music but it opened me up to a whole other world... Anyways, that school wasn't all that fun or really good quality so i thought i'm going to study this by my self. I'm still practicing by my self but around the age of 30 i switched to trumpet so now i playing the trumpet for about 3 years and i'm glad i started on Piano, translating to the trumpet makes things much easier. I want to be really good but indeed, The trumpet is very challenging! 3 years of playing almost every day but stil scratching the surface xD It's going to take the rest of my life !! With Piano you can sit down and practice for hours but not with the trumpet, even if you really want to xD

[@Q.Lawrence]

@@adamf.4823 I'm glad to hear that you've had a breakthrough. I haven't had one since I was in school. I have detached from the idea of getting any better. I'll just hang on to what I got at this point, unless I find something along the way.

[@alhaffar2864]

Adam, Andy, this horn is a jem. Ashlin, you are a force to be admired. My hat off to the team, WOW.

[@adamf.4823]

This is still the best trumpet playing I've ever seen!

[@Jushuu]

Adam Frisoli then you haven’t seen a lot

[@adamf.4823]

@@Jushuu I've seen plenty and this is spectacular.

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

@@Jushuu nope 😂

[@Q.Lawrence]

What a great player!

[@AlexanderCruz-nb7bg]

Love the Clifford brown rendition of yesterday’s.

[@Magictrumpet1126]

Awesome!!!!

[@pauldance7387]

Dam! God please let me do this, please.

[@bruin4937]

Adam, which Lotus model was Ashlin playing at the end of this video? It has a crazy-rich and creamy sound that is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Reyconsabor]

Where can I try one out?

[@MikeRochaMusicAcademy]

0:24 any questions?

[@thedking94]

I'm I the only one that noticed that he sounded exactly like Leroy Jones at 2:44? Same language, same sound, same everything.

[@hughpenner5051]

Agreed. Also pretty close to marquis hill

[@thinktwice4565]

Clifford Brown extended 🎺😎

[@selpingos]

I curious Adam Rapa. What size mouthpiece do you play on. I watched you sleigh ride video and it was awesome. With one hand you are sizzling and also playing low warm tones

[@josephshahady8308]

Ashlin is an animal

[@southsidejazz]

Andy Taylor man!

[@jimcoleman2369]

Damn !

[@pauldavies9360]

How can something be Inspiring and dis-heartening at the same time!

[@JayAyers]

5:48: Sounds like Countdown

[@elias8330]

4:46

[@bulkin67]

Is that sound real ???? OMG .... Magical Trp.

[@rubenproost2552]

Which model is this? (and wich mp?)

[@dktrumpet65]

Did he buy one? The price is 5000euro, but that is just among other top trumpets or?

[@dcentral]

Erik Andreas Bonde that about $5600. I wish these type of horns were at least in $3000 range so us plebes can afford to enjoy such amazing instruments.

[@rik-keymusic160]

@@dcentral I play on an Adams A1 Gen2, which is in the 3000$ range. Really good horn! I love it and you can also customize them, you can choose materials, finishes, finger button inlays en much more.

[@clautamiralves712]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Funkadelic3]

Ashlin is a bad man!

[@EdmundTrujillo]

What’s the name of the ballad at the 0:40 mark?

[@jeremyalvarez7980]

Yesterdays

[@EdmundTrujillo]

Jeremy Alvarez thank you!

[@sug2134]

5:03

[@ventingskeptic2826]

Would he sound any worse on a Yamaha student model? I doubt it.

[@rik-keymusic160]

Pretty solid instruments Yamaha!

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

Maybe the upper register. That’s be about it though. Dude solid!

[@thinktwice4565]

Great equipment. But mostly, these CATS can play!!!

[@thinktwice4565]

Sweet Clifford Alive 😂

[@Rafael18590]

Adam...pidele que toque algo interesante....

[@jbeastist]

SRV1 you are correct high and loud , true art of playing is lost , these guys are nowhere as good