Trumpet, Cornet Artists

Fabulous Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
1953: "The sensational Trumpet section of the new Fabulous Dorsey Brothers Orchestra has enthusiastically switched to Reynolds Contempora. These internationally known musicians have found a new musical sensation in the round and brilliant tone of the large bore model and truly rave over the flexibility and quick breaking on all harmonics. Beautifully blended tonal color created by terrific musicians with matched Reynolds Contempora instruments has tremendously improved the sound of this outstanding new aggregation of Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey's."

Col. Earl D. Irons | Arlington St. College, Director
1953: "The tone quality of my Contempora Reynolds cornet is precisely what I want for both band and solo work. This, combined with fast, smooth, valve action and fine intonation places the Reynolds number one in my book. A truly great cornet for the good amateur or professional artist."

Arlington St. College Cornet Quintette | Col. Irons
1953: "We are thrilled with the appearance, workmanship, tone quality and intonation of our Reynolds Contempora Cornets. They have greatly improved the intonation of our ensemble and respond equally well in the high and low registers. We are convinced that they are tops in the Cornet field."

Dr. Frank Simon | Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
1953: "Any discriminating cornetist owes it to himself to play on the finest instrument made. My Reynolds Silver Bell Cornet meets the most exacting demands and possesses refinements not found in any cornet I have played. I am truly delighted with it."

Georgette Clarke, Jennings McLean
1953: Members of the "Phil Spitalny and His Hour of Charm Orchestra", an "all girl" big band prominent during World War II.

Tommy Hohstadt | Eastman School of Music
1953: "My Reynolds Contempora Trumpet, with its beautiful ultra-modern design, is a miracle of tonal control, freedom of response, power, lightning versatility, and precisioned intonation."

Leonard B. Smith | Belle Isle Concert Band, Director
1956: "The exciting experience of playing my Reynolds Contemporas is beyond the power of words to describe. My matched trumpet and cornet respond instantly with a full-bodied brilliance and delicate sensitivity I had never imagined would be possible. Truly, these instruments are a triumph of engineering and craftsmanship and any player will achieve greatest performance with "Leonard Smith" models. After nine months of intensive concertizing, my only regret is that I did not discover these superb instruments many years ago."

Alois Hruby | Cleveland Symphony
1958: "Whether playing my own Contempora or testing new models, each instrument is a wonderful thrill to play!"

Rex Stewart | Jazz Virtuoso
1958: "The greatest horn I've ever played. It really delivers when I need it!"

Otis Jones | Barnum Bailey & Ringling Circus
1958: "Brilliant tone, wide range and instant response at every performance."

John Haynie | North Texas St. College
1958: "My Reynolds Contempora is truly an inspiration for better performance."

Patty Leonard | University of Arizona, student
1958: "My Contempora has every refinement that even the most discriminating artist could hope to find in an instrument."

Stewart Grow | Student
1958: "Contempora is the only instrument for a performer who is seeking the ultimate."

Emerson Heod | University of Michigan, student
1958: "Whether I play my Reynolds Contempora Cornet or Trumpet, I never cease to be amazed at its wonderful versatility."

George Reynolds | Carnegie Tech
1959: "The Reynolds Contempora Trumpet possesses refined tonal quality, flexible response and dependability. An excellent choice for those who must meet the exacting demands of professional performance."

Lyle Babcock | University of Mississippi
1959: "I recently purchased a new Reynolds Contempora Trumpet. I have never before been so happy with an instrument. Your engineers have done a magnificent job in overcoming major intonation problems."

Howard Deming | Washington St. College
1959: "I use the Contempora C and Bb Trumpet and Bb Cornet in all performances. They have more than met my expectations and I highly recommend them as todays finest instruments."

Larry Sullivan | Warner Bros. Studio
1959: "Contempora was selected as the finest for exacting demands of studio work."

Gerald Anderson | University of Illinois
1959: "Each time I play my Contempora Trumpet I become more enthusiastic about it. It is truly an example of thorough research and excellent workmanship."

Larry Walters | Northwestern University, student
1959: "For sonority in the band I use the Cornet and for the brilliance demanded in the orchestra I use the Trumpet. My Reynolds Contempora Cornet and Trumpet is tops for all purposes."

Herb Miller | Herb Miller Orchestra
1959: "I highly recommend the Reynolds Contempora Trumpet to anyone who is looking for the finest. Its blowing qualities are superb. Its response in every range of volume is infallible."

John Haynie | North Texas St. College
1959: "The Reynolds Renascence Trumpets and Cornets equipped with Diatonic 'Tune As You Play' are instruments which can be played perfectly in tune. Their sensitivity and response give the feeling of playing through the horn rather than to the horn, and with exceptional valve action the most difficult passages become graceful and fluent. Any serious student or teacher of trumpet and cornet who has not experienced the versatility of the Reynolds Renascence instruments has a treat in store when putting them through their paces."