Album Notes

...I've worked with both Maynard Ferguson and Doc Severinsen...and all I can say about Dave's sound is....WOW!!!! Biff Hannon (Piano & Kybd player for Doc Severinsen, formerly with Nancy Wilson, Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich)

Dave Norman is one of my FAVORITE trumpet players, writers and people on the Planet.....Gregg Bissonette (World renowned drummer extraordinaire)

Dave.....you're "chops" are REALLY happenin'....I had NO idea you could MF!! Bobby Shew (Jazz Legend)

.....as far as his trumpet playing, he can cover all the bases from Doc to Dokshitzer! An amazingly versatile player with unlimited capabilities on the instrument with energy to burn!! Tim Morrison (Hollywood recording artist, former member Boston Symphony and Pops Orchestras)

...Dude.....you have absolutely amazing chops. That was some remarkable playing......Jim Hynes (Top call NY recording artist, soloist and lead player/Broadway)

.....just listened to your CD...you sound great-you are absolutely SCREAMIN'!!!!....unbelievable...Frank Campos (Professor of Trumpet, Ithaca College, Author "Trumpet Technique")

".... Dave Norman has possessed what eludes too many otherwise great trumpet players-that pure, centered, golden sound, coupled with musical taste and sensitivity. He's the complete package-whether playing lead trumpet, fluegelhorn, arranging, or editing. Prepare yourself for some terrific listening!" Dr. James A Ode, former Professor of Brass at Ithaca College, Trinity University, SMU (ret))