Ed Kleinhammer was the bass trombonist in the Chicago Symphony for 45 years and taught countless successful students. He wrote The Art of Trombone Playing and co-wrote Mastering the Trombone with Doug Yeo. Doug has an extensive webpage devoted to his friend and teacher. I never studied with Mr. Kleinhammer but wore out a few copies of his book and listened to him endlessly. To say he was an influence is to understate. (Listen below.)

Doug wrote two articles on Mr. Kleinhammer for the ITA Journal: one on his retirement and one on his passing.

Take a isten to Mr. Kleinhammer: