Why are there no famous female trumpet players?

Question

Women have certainly demonstrated that they can be just as talented musically as men. I have known women who were talented brass instrument players.

Why no Maynard Furgesons, Chuck Mangiones, Harry James, or Miles Davis's from the female side?

Answer 1

they dont like it cos look not so grace .....

Answer 2

Here are the names of just a few well-known, very fine, women trumpet players:

Alison Balsom - Soloist, recording artist - primarily a classical artist.

Ingrid Jensen - Soloist, recording artist - primarily a jazz artist.

Susan Slaughter - St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Judith Saxton - Performer/Educator

Leisl Whitaker - Lead trumpet - Army Blues Jazz Band

Maynard Ferguson, Chuck Mangione, Harry James, Miles Davis, etc., are not only a different breed, but they come from a different era in time. You are more likely to find recorded music featuring women trumpet players than you are likely to be able to find prominent road musicians like the Maynard Ferguson's of the world.

While the music world continues to produce great talent... both women and men... live performance opportunities have changed tremendously.  The reason for this decline is primarily because of the economics involved with the logistics of financing a road band. Why do you think that most of Maynard Ferguson's last two decades of performances were primarily held at High Schools? Sadly, Maynard may have been one of the last "Road Warriors".

I have had the pleasure of getting to know some of the women that I mentioned above, as well as countless others whom I haven't mentioned. A trumpet player is a trumpet player!

Answer 3

why do u care

i only answered this to get 2 more points

Answer 4

Hi L...

Interesting question.  But L, if you really think about it...  actually how many famous female musicians can you think of in the first place??  Pianists? Flutists?  Clarinetists?  ... there are few in the field in general.   I have no clue as to why except perhaps in professional orchestras,  it is usually the men who win the positions.  Mostly, women teach and men perform.

Who knows why!!!

Thanks for reading.