Rich Wetzel and his Groovin Higher Orchestra

Tacoma-based trumpeter Rich Wetzel is well known as a powerful and high energy trumpet artist and band leader. His playing has received accolades from no less an authority than trumpet legend Wayne Bergeron, and his name appears on Arturo Sandoval’s list of influential trumpet players.
A much in-demand section leader, Rich has played for such national acts as The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Spinners, The Coasters, The Platters, Wayne Newton, Charo, The Ojays, Smokey Robinson, El Chicano, and numerous bands and local shows both in Los Angeles and in Seattle.
Rich's latest project is an exciting and popular high energy show that is wide ranging from jazz rock to rock, from Maynard Ferguson to Chuck Berry and James Brown.
Rich Wetzel is a available as a Bach clinician and performer for school and youth-group music programs. He plays the Bach Stradivarius 182 trumpet exclusively
Find out more about Rich and his music at www.richwetzel.com and at www.groovinhigher.com