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Carbon Fiber Trombone Slides

Posted on March 26, 2013 by randyjmueller

I spent a couple of days last week at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, held at Fort Meyer, Virginia, representing SpurlingPL, a Swiss company I’ve been working with to manufacture carbon fiber trombone slides http://www.spurlingpl.com. There was a lot of interest in these … Continue reading →

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Lily Wilde at Duff’s

Posted on March 10, 2013 by randyjmueller

I’m a little late getting it out, but still wanted to post this video of my last gig in Porltand before I moved to DC. I played with The Lily Wilde Orchestra off and on for a decade so it was a nice way to … Continue reading →

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A Pink Martini Valentine

Posted on February 17, 2013 by randyjmueller

I’ve followed Pink Martini since day one back in the 90s, and seeing them at the Kennedy Center was the coolest of all.  We were able to go thanks to Gavin Bondy, who got us in to the sold-out concert. … Continue reading →

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Wynton Marsalis at the Kennedy Center

Posted on February 5, 2013 by randyjmueller

Exemplary! Superlative! Outstanding! There aren’t enough words to describe the experience of a great band in a great hall. I was wowed – on the edge of my seat, trying to get closer to the sound without tumbling over the … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2013 by randyjmueller

WOW! My first official post card went out this week to regional symphonies, service bands, music schools and miscellaneous friends and family. I’ve never had a post card before, so it’s all a bit mind-blowing. Managing to stay on top of … Continue reading →

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Chillin’ at the Village Vanguard

Posted on December 22, 2012 by randyjmueller

My first experience in New York City exceeded all expectations! We visited Picasso at the Guggenheim, marveled at mastadon ivory jewelry at the Museum of Arts and Design and star-gazed at the Hayden Planetarium. We teared up over War Horse and ate … Continue reading →

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Send Your Horns!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by randyjmueller

IT’S EASY! If you’re too far away to track me down, then send me your horns to work on. I’ll make it worth your while. Tips for sending your horns: Get a sturdy box, big enough to hold all the ingredients below. Wrap … Continue reading →

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The Eagle has Landed

Posted on November 23, 2012 by randyjmueller

GREAT NEWS!!! I just found a shop to hang my shingle and looking forward to working on your horns. I’m in the process of making some shop improvements to increase efficiency and make room for a couple more Techs down … Continue reading →

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Frankensousa

Posted on October 29, 2012 by randyjmueller

This is a chronicle of my last big project at Wally’s. I started with a Martin sousaphone with missing pistons, top and bottom caps, neck and tuning bits. As one can imagine, the availability of these parts is negligible at … Continue reading →

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A New Chapter

Posted on September 14, 2012 by randyjmueller

As I make preparations for the big move to Washington, DC in October, I’d like to take a moment to thank a number of people who have made my 22-year tenure in Portland an amazing experience. These include my colorful … Continue reading →

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