Artists and TESTIMONIALS
Thane Performing Artists
Brian Washington
Welcome to my Laboratory
Brian Washington is a passionate musician and a multi-talented instrumentalist. Based out of Washington, DC, Brian has a long history of live performances, original musical arrangements, and professional recording sessions with local, national and international artists. He has supported a number of Grammy Nominated and Award-winning artists and producers such as Lalah Hathaway, Daniel Weatherspoon, Kim Burrell, Tasha Cobbs, Joshua Davies, Byron Cage, Donald Lawrence and many more. He graduated number one in his class at the U.S. Army School of Music and is a proud member of the U.S. Army Band in Baltimore, MD. He prides himself on his technical abilities and musical versatility. His new musical venture will be breaking boundaries with a unique sound involving a number of symphonic winds, jazz and pop instrumentations that will grab the listeners attention and leave clients more than please. He is a 10 year veteran teacher, U.S. Army Bandsman and well-known for his production capabilities.
Ray Larsen
We've all heard the phrase "some days the trumpet wins". Since picking up a Thane trumpet, I don’t feel that way anymore — this horn seems to read my mind and work with me like a true teammate, an extension of my own body and imagination. The sound that's in my head seems to just happen! Transitioning through tone colors is smooth and immediate, and the possibilities are wide -- from very dark to sparkly and brilliant. The horn can play at a whisper volume with incredible stability, and push to extreme louds without cracking. The core is solid with wide dispersion and easy projection. Articulation is crisp and responsive, pitches are superbly even, slots are easy to target, valves are quick, fluid and feel “solid". The design and craftsmanship is at the highest level. Most importantly, it looks so cool! I have never sought the holy grail gear, but I am now a “handmade horn convert” and it certainly feels like Logan is putting some kind of sorcery into his trumpets. I am lucky to get to play one.
Ray Larsen is a trumpeter, composer, bandleader, freelancer and educator whose work traverses jazz, improvised, folk, rock and contemporary chamber settings. A rising voice in modern music, he has released over a dozen recordings as a leader or co-leader, and lent his distinctively lyrical sound to a wide variety of bands and artists from across the United States. Ray lives in Seattle where he teaches trumpet performance and improvisation on the faculty at Cornish College of the Arts.
RaymondLarsen.com
Mark Russo
Mark A. Russo is a freelance jazz trumpet player and educator in the greater Cleveland area. He holds degrees in Music Performance In Jazz Studies From Bowling Green State University and a Music Education from Kent State University (Magna Cum Laude) and is an active seasoned educator/clinician in Northeast Ohio
Mr. Russo is currently promoting his latest project released on Bugles Media; his debut album as a leader entitled NEW AFFIRMATION, which features all original compositions and received a 4 STAR review on AllAboutJazz.com. As an educator, he is the founding member of THE JAZZ INITIATIVE, which is an ensemble dedicated to the advocacy of jazz education in the Greater Cleveland area. In addition, Mr. Russo has been an adjudicator and Guest Artist for numerous local high school and college Jazz Festivals and has written articles on improvisation, big band, and the Jazz Idiom for OMEA's quarterly publication of TRIAD.
As a performer, Mr. Russo has worked for Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and has performed extensively with such local groups as Bobby Selvaggio's 11 Piece Jazz Collective Group, The AVENUE from Cleveland Music Group (CMG), and has shared the stage with such artists as Ken Peplowski, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, Carl Allen, Ingrid Jensen, John Bailey, Marvin Stamm, Allen Vizzutti, Randy Johnston, Wayne Bergeron, and Mike Lee. He has also recorded albums as a sideman with the likes of Bobby Selvaggio, Kevin Scaley, Jeremey Poparad, Asher Barkin and Lou Armagno to name a few.
Mr. Russo is an Thane Trumpets and Torpedo Bags supported artist. He is an active member of the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA), serving as the Jazz Editor of OMEA’s TRIAD magazine. Mr. Russo is also the Jazz Education Connection of Ohio (JECO) Secretary, board member and representative for the Northeast Ohio area.
www.markrussomusic.com
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Eric Peña
Eric Peña is an Austin-based trumpeter who specializes in mariachi and salsa performance.
During his attendance at Texas State University, Eric was principal trumpet in the Wind Ensemble and held lead positions in the award-winning Latin ensembles Salsa Del Rio and Mariachi Nueva Generación.
In addition to over twenty years as a full-time musician, he also has several years of experience as a mariachi educator for grades 6th-12th.
Eric performs regularly in the central Texas area and remains one of Austin’s top Latin trumpeters. Additional information and video content can be found on his YouTube channel.
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Customer Testimonials
“The Thane Performance Series represents a new era in modern brass instrument technology. For all my styles of playing, it has made my job as a trumpet player and improviser so much easier. Thanks, Logan for making an extension of my musical voice a reality!!” - Mark Russo
“Logan,
Got my horn.
Wow. It’s amazing. Truly. I don’t need long to know if a horn is a keeper or not. I LOVE this horn. I’ll be honest with you....I have a 49 Committee that I play everyday and my thought was. ..well, I guess I don’t need the Martin anymore.
The valves are incredible, and the horn just feels really nice. Already feels like home. Well done. I am lucky to get you before these become hard to get. ”
Eric Peña
“I’ve spent a lot of time and money searching for that one special horn that can do it all. I’m happy to say that the Thane Performance is it! Thane trumpets give me everything I need; perfect resonance, precise tuning, crystal clear articulations, a rich tone, and the best craftsmanship on the market.
Logan, your instruments are absolute treasures. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your craft with the world.”
“Let me just tell you that this horn is INCREDIBLE. I have to force myself to put it down, seriously. You really have something here man… One thing I noticed is that the sound didn’t break no matter how hard I pushed it… I’m not a super strong player above a high G but the horn slots SO WELL all the way up to double C. All of the notes are there! Love it man, just LOVE it.”
- John Moore Jr.
Richard Titterington &
Conte Bennett
Local Portland OR professional freelance musicians playing on their Thane Performance series Bb trumpets!
“My new Thane trumpet is exactly what I had been looking for in a commercial horn; it has brilliance and punch with a solid core that does not break up when you put the pedal to the metal.
Since I’ve been playing this horn I’ve gotten very positive feedback from conductors, fellow musicians, contractors, and listeners alike.
Quality craftsmanship, reasonable price, and great service are why I highly recommend Thane trumpets.”
Brian Washington
Washington D.C. trumpeter posing with his custom Thane Performance Bb.
“Hi Logan. The horn is incredible. Easiest playing horn I’ve ever owned. Now the problem is I want a C to match. In due time.”
“Hey Logan, I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the horn!! The intonation is really REALLY good, the sound is beautiful, the valves are fantastic and the upper register really opens up easily!! It doesn’t hurt that it also looks pretty kick-ass!! It’s a real pleasure to play. Thanks Logan.”
Junior Lorah
Trumpeter in Hawaii shown here with his Thane Performance Bb and custom heavyweight Thane Flugelhorn.
“Thane Trumpets are the easiest trumpets I have ever played on.
They are so well crafted, that instead of putting my effort into making the horns do what I need them to, I can trust that the horns will respond correctly and focus all my intent on music making.
Furthermore, the pallet of color and timbre that come out of Thane Trumpets make artistic expression a dynamic, ease-filled, joy-filled experience.”
Rashawn Ross
Trying out Thane trumpets at 2020 NAMM in Anaheim California.
“Thane trumpets are by far the best trumpets I’ve played. The tone is like a Bach on steroids! Intonation is incredible and every note slots with ease. It plays so well it lets me concentrate on the most important thing; the music. Highly recommended!”