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Biography
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The Empire Brass Quintet
Effective period / Period of releases: 1976 - 2003
Members: Rolf Smedvig, Samuel Pilafian, Brian Jones (11), Laurence Thorstenberg, Jeffrey Curnow, Kenneth Amis, Eric Ruske, Kelly Smedvig, Scott A. Hartman, Christopher Cooper (3), Steven Emery
North American brass quintet based out of Boston and founded by trumpeter Rolf Smedvig who died on April 27, 2015. The term "quintet" was fluid as the members and guest musicians who accompanied Rolf Smedvig varied greatly on their releases and concerts.Members:
Rolf Smedvig: trumpet
Marc Brian Reese: trumpet
Michelle Perry: French horn
Mark Hetzler: trombone
Kenneth Amis: tuba
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