Bud Herseth died yesterday at age 91. Bud was the principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 53 years before he stepped down in 2001 and then fully retired in 2004.
He inspired countless musicians, myself included. His modest demeanor was an antithesis to the stereotypical brash, loud trumpeter. Bud had enormous strength in his playing, but also unbridled warmth and finesse.
He will be missed here, but he's no doubt occupying a chair in God's Symphony.
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