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Episode:

Nadje Noordhuis’ Humble Australian Roots and Finding Success in America
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:35:36
Publish Date: 2021-06-25 09:00:00
Description:

Entering the music world as a pianist and switching to the trumpet after a tragic accident, Nadje Noordhuis has overcome adversity and found success as a jazz trumpeter, composer and hard working entrepreneur.

Nadje came from humble beginnings in Australia and always followed her gut instinct. Her gut landed her at the Manhattan School of Music, where she met and formed an incredible bond with trumpet master, Laurie Frink.

Since Laurie's passing, Nadje continues to carry on Laurie's legacy with the Laurie Frink Career Grant and the Laurie Frink Brass Summit for young brass players.

In this conversation, you'll hear...

-Nadje's tragic trumpet beginnings...6:30

-Nadje's big move from Australia to New York...11:15

-The impact that Laurie Frink had on Nadje's career and life...15:10

-How Nadje developed her own very unique sound...22:00

-About the Celtic influence behind Nadje's song, Mayfair...26:10

-What Nadje is doing now as a touring musician and composer...29:00

-How Nadje keeps balance between playing and teaching...34:15

Credits:

Trumpet Dynamics: The Story of the Trumpet, In the Words of Those Who Play It

Host: James Newcomb

Guest: Nadje Noordhuis

Opening music: "Folklore" by Big Big Train

Closing music: "Creepin' With Clark" written and performed by Mike Vax

Audio editing by: James Newcomb

Show notes prepared by: Mandi Pitt
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