The Trombone Retreat
Universal stories of struggle, inspiration and achievement through the eyes of trombone players. Equal parts thoughtful and hilarious. Hosted by Sebastian Vera, principal trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Nick Schwartz, principal bass trombonist of the New York City Ballet.
Podcasting since 2020 • 57 episodes
The Trombone Retreat
Latest Episodes
Wycliffe Gordon Live at the International Trombone Festival: From Rural Roots to Jazz Fame
If you're like us you've been blown away hearing our next guest at some point in your life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with the legendary Wycliffe Gordon as he shares his musical journey from rural Georgia to performing with the gr...
June 28, 2024
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Episode 44
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Tales of Transition, Teaching, and Triumph with Jonathan Whitaker
Ever wondered what it's like to pack up your life's work and plant roots in new academic soil? Join me as I chat with the tenacious Jonathan Whitaker about his joys, philosophies and his surprising decision to move from the University of Alabam...
March 28, 2024
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Episode 43
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A Crossover With Trombone Corner
We spider-man meme with the Trombone Corner Podcast, an episode long overdue. Nick and Sebastian greet John Snell and Noah Gladstone and have an amazing discussion on the evolution of their friendship, careers and joys of mouthpiece making. Noa...
February 04, 2024
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Trombone Timo tells us what a TikTok is
In his first podcast interview, Trombone Timo aka Tim Maines as we've always known him hangs with Nick and Sebastian and describes his crazy world of trombone in social media. We talk about how he went about building his prodigious foll...
February 01, 2024
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Talking the Bernstein Movie and Ultimate Cheap Beer Rankings with Chris Van Hof
For the first Fifth Position of the new year, Nick and Sebastian are joined by their favorite Michigander Dutchman Chris Van Hof, professor of trombone at Ball State University and Grand Poobah Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Fe...
January 16, 2024
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