trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
ˈtrəm-pə-tər 
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2
a
: any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body
b
: any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet
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That conviction comes alive across Portrait, a lush and fearless record co-produced by veteran trumpeter Brian Lynch.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Top San Diego trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will lead the band at this tribute concert.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Alternating standards with original tunes, the ensemble includes tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, and drummer Lenny White (a member of the original project).
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Each year, the singers include Disney employees and members of local community choirs performing along with a live orchestra, handbell players and fanfare trumpeters.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Top San Diego trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will lead the band at this tribute concert.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Alternating standards with original tunes, the ensemble includes tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, and drummer Lenny White (a member of the original project).
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Each year, the singers include Disney employees and members of local community choirs performing along with a live orchestra, handbell players and fanfare trumpeters.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Trumpeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trumpeter. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
ˈtrəm-pət-ər
: a trumpet player
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