NDR-Big Band Lead Trumpet, Thorsten Benkenstein, joins the Yamaha Artist Family

Thorsten Benkenstein is one of the most respected Lead Trumpet players around the world. Since 2005 he holds the position as Lead Trumpet in the NDR-Big Band in Hamburg.

With his distinctive sound he is a role model for many. “It is a real pleasure to welcome Thorsten in the Yamaha Artist Family” - said Eddie Veit, Brass Technician at the Yamaha Atelier Hamburg. He has played with the Vienna Art Orchestra from 1993-2005, Bob Brookmeyer, Peter Herbolzheimer, Sunday Night Orchestra and the Pepe Lienhard Band.

Thorsten Benkenstein plays a customized Xeno Trumpet YTR-8345RG.