My goal has been and is to be a versatile trumpet/flugelhorn player and play many styles very well. I started playing professionally in nightclubs when I was 13 years old and am still pushing myself musically by accepting musically challenging offers. I have been fortunate to perform throughout the United States, Europe, Australia,
My goal has been and is to be a versatile trumpet/flugelhorn player and play many styles very well. I started playing professionally in nightclubs when I was 13 years old and am still pushing myself musically by accepting musically challenging offers. I have been fortunate to perform throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Japan, Israel, Turkey, and Russia with many great artists. Whether playing in the lead chair, solos, or section, I adapt my style of playing to enhance the musical performance that I am placed. In addition to playing with many groups I am involved in recording sessions, arranging, as a musical contractor, and clinician for educational institutions.
I enjoy composing and arranging music for projects no matter what style of music. My strength is understanding the musical concepts one is trying to convey and arranging the music to enhance the project. Playing with so many different artists has helped me to understand what does and does not work in live performances and in the st
I enjoy composing and arranging music for projects no matter what style of music. My strength is understanding the musical concepts one is trying to convey and arranging the music to enhance the project. Playing with so many different artists has helped me to understand what does and does not work in live performances and in the studio. Applying this knowledge to arranging saves everyone a lot of time, frustration, and money. This is also true with getting the best musicians for one's musical project. Through my musician contracting services I will put together the appropriate musicians to make your music project (live or studio) a success.
I offer private lessons, workshops, or sectional instruction for ensembles. I enjoy sharing the knowledge I have attained while performing in a variety of settings. My teaching goes beyond just playing music and incorporates all aspects of being a professional musician on and off the stage. I developed a special workshop called "Fun
I offer private lessons, workshops, or sectional instruction for ensembles. I enjoy sharing the knowledge I have attained while performing in a variety of settings. My teaching goes beyond just playing music and incorporates all aspects of being a professional musician on and off the stage. I developed a special workshop called "Funk 101" which is for both musicians and non musicians to understand the concept behind funk music, how to compose and perform funk music. This workshop can be adapted from a 3-hour workshop to a number of days.
Trumpet Section on "Tribute to Ray Charles" on CBS. Jeff Kaye, Harry Kim, Dave Trigg, Gary Winters
There is a fine group in Hannover, Germany called Hagelslag. They have been inviting different musical guests to join them in the studio to record and perform a tune live. I was honored when they asked if I would do one of their sessions. They did a song written by a young sax player named Jakob Manz who was also featured. We rehearsed the tune in the morning and then recorded live in the afternoon. These are a group of very talented musicians and great people too. This is the result of that session...
Live session at Little Big Beat Studios in Bendern, Liechstenstein.
If you have any questions about services I could provide or just want to send a message please do not hesitate.
Office Location: Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany
Germany: +49 1578 234-9542 Email: ggwinters@gmail.com Skype: ggwinters
May 22nd: Alexander Hartmann Quintet - Braunschweig, DE
May 23rd: Fette Hupe - Stadthagen, DE
June 1st & 2nd: Jazzclub Garbsen Workshop - Garbsen, DE
June 7th: Crazy Horns, Neustadt am Rübenberge, DE
June 16th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Portsmouth, NH
June 17th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Boston, MA
June 18th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Pittsburgh, PA
June 19th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Philadelphia, PA
June 21st: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - NYC, NY
June 22nd: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Bethesda, MD
July 17th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Pistoia, IT
July 19th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Saulkrasti, LV
July 20th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Belgrade, RS
July 22nd: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Vienna, AT
July 24th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Almuñecar, ES
July 26th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's -Anduze, FR
July 27th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Budweis, CZ
August 2nd: Fette Hupe - Hannover, DE
August 8th: Tommy Schneller Band - Bamberg, DE
August 24th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Napa Valley, CA
August 25th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Los Angeles, CA
August 27th: - Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Santa Cruz, CA
August 28th & 29th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Denver, CO
August 30th - September 4th - Fred Wesley & the New JB's - TBA
September 5th - 8th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Seattle, WA
September 15th: Fette Hupe - Hannover, DE
September 19th: Supercharge - Hannover, DE
October 2nd: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Atlanta, GA
October 3rd: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Charlotte, NC
October 4th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Chicago, IL
October 6th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - St. Louis, MO
October 7th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Nashville, TN
October 24th - November 2nd - Fred Wesley & the New JB's - Europe
November 15th & 16th: Fette Hupe - Hameln, DE
December 1st: Fette Hupe - Hannover, DE
December 12th - 14th: Fred Wesley & the New JB's - London, GB
February 5th: Tommy Schneller Band - Bergkamen, DE
February 6th (2025): Fette Hupe - Hannover, DE
February 7th (2025): Fette Hupe - Hannover, DE
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