NDR-Big Band Lead Trumpet, Thorsten Benkenstein, joins the Yamaha Artist Family
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Thorsten Benkenstein is one of the most respected Lead Trumpet players around the world. Since 2005 he holds the position as Lead Trumpet in the NDR-Big Band in Hamburg.
With his distinctive sound he is a role model for many. “It is a real pleasure to welcome Thorsten in the Yamaha Artist Family” - said Eddie Veit, Brass Technician at the Yamaha Atelier Hamburg. He has played with the Vienna Art Orchestra from 1993-2005, Bob Brookmeyer, Peter Herbolzheimer, Sunday Night Orchestra and the Pepe Lienhard Band.
Thorsten Benkenstein plays a customized Xeno Trumpet YTR-8345RG.