Yamaha BR YTR-9335CHSIII "Chicago" Bb Trumpet, Silver, Gen III

"The Artist Model BR trumpet is an innovative addition to Yamaha's incredible line of brass instruments.

This design is extremely helpful in meeting today's ever-increasing demands of performing both from a technical standpoint and musical one. The increased color and versatility helps me adapt to situations like classical pop shows at the Hollywood Bowl to Star Wars in concert at Disney concert hall. This trumpet allows me to step into a commercial profile of sound while still maintaining warmth and beauty in more traditional situations. Thank you, Yamaha, for listening to today's artists and providing the tools for us to make great music."

Profile: Thomas Hooten is Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Hooten began his career in 2000 with a trumpet/cornet position in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C., where he was often a featured soloist. He went on to join the Indianapolis Symphony as Assistant Principal Trumpet in 2004, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 2006, and the LA Philharmonic in 2012. He released Trumpet Call, his first solo album, in 2011. In 2019, he recorded John Williams’ Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, which was conducted by the composer. Hooten is on the faculty at the University of Southern California where he and his wife, Jennifer Marotta, teach the trumpet studio. A native of Tampa, Florida, he earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Florida and his Master of Music degree from Rice University. His primary trumpet teachers have included Armando Ghitalla, John Hagstrom, and Don Owen.