Dick Titterington - trumpet
JazzTimes says: "The scope of Titterington's playing is impressive."
"A great tone and ample technique also make for a good listening experience
when it comes to this trumpeter." - Cadence magazine
Dick has been PSU's adjunct jazz trumpet instructor for the past 3+ years. He holds a BA in music performance from the University of Nevada, Reno where he graduated with honors. He has done four jazz recordings as a leader, many more as a sideman and is a co-founder of the Portland-based HeavyWood jazz record label.
Dick has had the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with & learning from some greats in the Jazz world such as: LeRoy Vinnegar, Lonnie Smith, Ira Sullivan, Bobby Shew, Jay Thomas, & others. On the Portland scene, Dick has played & collaborated with local jazz musicians such as; Dave Frishberg, Alan Jones, Randy Porter, Scott Steed, Rebecca Kilgore, Bobby Torres, George Mitchell, Geoff Lee, Mel Brown, Steve Christofferson, Tom Wakeling. Phil Baker, William Thomas, & David Valdez, as well as forming & leading the great band of local musicians you see here today.