You know the end of the Winter season is approaching when you begin to see commercials and ads for the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. It is always a welcomed time for me. The Berks Jazz Fest, held in Reading, Pa. began their festival 27 years ago through the Berks...
Vince Pettinelli
Ken Brader’s “The Holiday Brass”
On December 22, 2016 Ken Brader and the musicians of The Holiday Brass gathered once again for our annual holiday performance at the Outlets at the Sands shopping mall in Bethlehem, Pa. This year, we had almost 40 members join us as we spread the joy of our music...
Arturo Sandoval and the Arturo Sandoval Institute
I believe it would be safe to say that most trumpet players are in agreement that one of the best trumpeters of our time is the legendary musician Arturo Sandoval. A musician who is equally talented in both classical and jazz idioms, Arturo has inspired so many young trumpet...
Can we talk?
I was very fortunate to grow up in the era that I did. A time when kids came home from school and went outside to play. Where pick up baseball, basketball and football games were a thing of beauty and a joy to be a part of. Life was...
Musical Score on Film and TV
As a musician, I definitely enjoy how a great musical score can impact a film or Television Show. There are so many major films with very noteworthy selections and compositions that just hearing them conjures up thoughts and images of the movie. Many people think of John Williams as...
My Story
Vince Pettinelli My father proudly served in the Army during World War II in the 76th Infantry Division. Later in life, he also volunteered for the local Veteran’s Affairs Office and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 446. Growing up in a solid Christian family, I learned...