The Chicago Symphony during the last decades of the twentieth century came to be regarded by many as the finest orchestra in the world, due in no small measure to its incredible brass section, anchored on one end by trumpeter Adolph (Bud) Herseth, and on the other end by the bass trombone and tuba duo of Edward Kleinhammer and Harvey Phillips. It was an honor to study with any of these outstanding musicians.

The picture below was sent to me by Douglas Yeo, bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony, a long-time student and personal friend of Ed Kleinhammer, and co-author with him of their book Mastering the Trombone.