What can we say about Sergei Nakariakov?Brilliant performer. Stunning virtuosity and lyricism in his playing. And as you'll find out in this episode of the show, a thoughtful and insightful thinker who has simply done things the right way when it comes to performing on the trumpet. Enjoy! In my conversation with Sergei, you'll hear:-The influence of Timofei Dokshizer on Sergei's career...7:37-How Sergei's career began and quickly advanced...13:34-Sergei's process for making the impossible possible...18:47-Why Sergei isn't thinking about the audience when he performs...25:20-Some of the impressive younger players that we should know...29:44http://florisonstwedder.com (Floris Onstwedder) https://open.spotify.com/artist/24GBjJEWkP0b1NiOTheF54 (Lucienne Renaudin Vary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZCe3Cq8GY&list=PL4paCH43KdLPIVDLqX4AxA8hfUVNfVNmO&index=2 (David Guerrier) -Sergei's thoughts on the current repertoire available to trumpeters...31:56-Why Sergei doesn't warm up with long tones and other practice fundamentals...36:08-How Miles Davis influenced Sergei's perspectives on music...44:23https://amzn.to/3198cmS (Tutu) https://amzn.to/2tfNVQ1 (Amandla) -How an older Sergei is different from a younger Sergei...47:15Resources mentioned:-Videos of Timofei Dokshizer mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2bQMk_qYD4&fbclid=IwAR3IsTyZvg7m-mA0_2JqlZhjzQE71ll89y8h09Cetd0nOtRzEU4hJro5ptI (Glière: Konzert für Koloratursopran u. Orch. op. 82 - I. Andante) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey5CS48Vkbg&fbclid=IwAR3stpq3KzinbicUjAeHmJBGPNIcpe9SRAnPE0zFMPET9ORheNGjCAqP7C4 (J.S.Bach. Prelude Es Moll BWV 853 From WTK I) -Albums by Sergei Nakariakov: https://amzn.to/31cY0Kc (Trumpet Works), Sergei's first album https://amzn.to/319JAdL (Carmen Fantasies) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI0YGQPPPCo (Jörg Widmann: ad absurdum – Concerto for Trumpet & Small Orchestra) -http://florisonstwedder.com (Floris Onstwedder) (listen to Floris' interview on this podcast http://jamesnewcomb.io/floris (here)) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZCe3Cq8GY&list=PL4paCH43KdLPIVDLqX4AxA8hfUVNfVNmO&index=2 (David Guerrier) -http://www.inouyejazz.com (Mark Inouye) -Albums by Miles Davis: https://amzn.to/3198cmS (Tutu by Miles Davis) https://amzn.to/2tfNVQ1 (Amandla) Got a question for me about this conversation w/ Sergei Nakariakov? Leave a comment below and I'll reply!