Category: L.A. Studio Legends

L.A. Studio Legends: Dan Higgins

Legendary saxophonist and woodwind specialist talks his career as studio musician in Los Angeles, from his early days as session player to his collaborations with John Williams, including the stunning alto saxophone solos for Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film Catch Me If You Can

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L.A. Studio Legends: Dylan Hart

French Horn player extraordinaire talks his career as studio musician in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams, including his work as Principal Horn on The Post and the recent Star Wars sequels The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker

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L.A. Studio Legends: Jim Self

Legendary tuba player talks his 40+ years career as studio musician in Los Angeles and his collaborations with John Williams, including the “Voice of the Mothership” solo in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and his work on Home Alone, Hook and Jurassic Park

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L.A. Studio Legends: James Thatcher

Legendary French Horn player talks his distinguished career as studio musician in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams as Principal Horn since 1989, including such film scores as Always, JFK, Jurassic Park, Sleepers, and The Patriot

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L.A. Studio Legends: Malcolm McNab

Legendary trumpet player talks his unparalleled career as studio musician in Hollywood and his journey with composer John Williams as principal trumpet on 40+ films between 1973 and 2011, including Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., Jurassic Park and the Indiana Jones films

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L.A. Studio Legends: Ralph Grierson

Legendary pianist and keyboardist recollects his impressive career as a studio musician performing on thousands of film scores in Hollywood and his many collaborations with John Williams from 1969 until 2001, including Jaws and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

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