YAMAHA TROMBONE DEVELOPED WITH LEADING JAZZ PERFORMER AL KAY
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band &
Orchestral Division, announces the introduction of a professional
trombone geared toward jazz players at Winter NAMM 2003.
Designed in cooperation with noted jazz musician Al Kay, the
YSL-697Z trombone has a very tight slide tolerance, constructed
to be airtight while providing smooth action. The new trombone
boasts exceptional durability as well as an incredible response
and excellent projection. These benefits enable the lead trombone
player to cut through the band while maintaining a full, round
tone.
"Development and testing lasted over a year and a half,
resulting in a great horn that has a sweet sound when you want
it, brilliance or bite when you need it, records beautifully,
and has great projection for solo performances," said Kay.
"I believe Yamaha has a great new lead trombone - a trombone
that has character and a multi-dimensional sound that can accommodate
many playing styles and situations."
The trombone features a one-piece bell with a lengthwise seam
that makes it a continuous extension of the instrument, resulting
in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone. A hammered yellow
brass bell produces a pure and perfectly balanced tone with
quick response and extra presence due to advanced manufacturing
techniques.
"The YSL-697Z represents yet one more Yamaha product
developed directly in collaboration with a top trombone player,"
says Kurt Witt, Wind Instrument product manager. "By collaborating
with players like Al Kay, we can better create instruments that
combine contemporary design knowledge with the traditional sound
players know and love."
The YSL-697Z is currently available.
For more information, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2003, in
the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; or write
Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division,
3445 East Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49518; call (616)
940-4900; send e-mail to infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com/band.
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