Mark Gould Cafe 1930 + Pink Baby Monster

Mark Gould is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He is extremely creative and really got me to think "outside of the box." The way he thinks and talks about music is very unique and inspiring. But it's not all shock value, much of his music making is thought provoking and insightful.

If you are looking for beautiful trumpet playing, and relaxing music you need to check out Cafe 1930. This is one of few trumpet albums that brass players can play and share with the rest of the world. It has mass appeal. The tunes are mostly jazz/latin arrangements of famous classical melodies. The arrangements are are fantastic and the mixing/mastering sound really great too. The album is a gem.


Mark Gould and Pink Baby Monster is coming from a very different perspective. It's got rap, hip hop, electro something... I guess this is album is the result of sitting in a pit for 29 years... But seriously, PBM is a mix of styles genres and influences. Brian McWhorter has really shaped the sound of this album and he's done a fantastic job. Keep this album away from small children!