Van Laar Trumpets

05/09/2026

Our warmest congratulations to Marc Huynen on receiving this special award for his many years of dedication to jazz in Limburg (NL) and the development of young talent.

Marc Huynen has spent many years supporting the development of young talent in Limburg and the Euregio as a trumpeter, conductor, arranger, and jazz educator. To mark his 60th birthday on 02 July 2026 a special tribute celebrating Marc and his dedication to music and young musicians was held at the....

27/08/2026

We mourn our dear friend Detlev. We are sincerely grateful for all that we were able to experience together.
You have meant so much to us and our company; personalities who introduced you to us — including Bob and Chuck Findley, as well as many other musicians; your help in organizing the unforgettable celebration of our 15th anniversary; Hub’s travel companion at our first exhibition in the U.S.; the many informative and entertaining visits we have enjoyed over the years.
You are a part of the Van Laar family, and you will remain in our memories with warmth and respect.

We mourn our dear friend Detlev. We are sincerely grateful for all that we were able to experience together. You have meant so much to us and our company; personalities who introduced you to us — including Bob and Chuck Findley, as well as many other musicians; your help in organizing the unforget...

05/06/2026

Jeroen Schippers presented our Short Cornet at the 25th edition of Entornos—an intensive course and festival for conductors and conducting students. He plays the version with a yellow brass bell.

The Entornos project was initiated and is organized by Alex Schillings and Fried Dobbelstein.

Jeroen Schippers presented our Short Cornet at the 25th edition of Entornos—an intensive course and festival for conductors and conducting students. He plays the version with a yellow brass bell. The Entornos project was initiated and is organized by Alex Schillings and Fried Dobbelstein. F.l.t.r....

07/05/2026

On May 8, Takamasa Hikita will release “My Reflections – Recording in Jakarta vol. 2 EP” on digital platforms. He plays a B3 trumpet with a copper bell.
Below is the link to his new album:

アルバム • 2026年 • 6曲 • 30分

26/04/2026

We are delighted to introduce you to Lachlan McKenzie, an award-winning jazz trumpet player and composer, as well as an educator, based in Sydney, Australia. Lachlan plays an OIRAM II trumpet.
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Award-winning Jazz Trumpet Player and Composer, as well as Educator, based in Sydney, Australia. I purchased my OIRAM trumpet on a tour in Tokyo back in 2023 and have been playing it ever since. When I first tried this horn, I was blown away by the level of quality, craftsmanship, and sound! I knew....

17/04/2026

Stolen!
B5 trumpet and OIRAM flugelhorn

14/04/2026

We’d like to draw your attention to this fantastic new album, “Back on the Road Again.” It features Dutch trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and New York accordionist Will Holshouser—two musicians who listen closely to one another and respond to each other’s playing.
Eric Vloeimans plays an OIRAM light II trumpet.
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Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser – Back on the Road again Eric Vloeimans plays an OIRAM light II trumpet. ℗ & © 2026 V-FLOW V-FLOW 10-6

29/03/2026

This wonderful new solo album, August Stories, by German trumpeter and composer Christoph Titz was created during one month in August 2024.
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Christoph Titz – August Stories Christoph Titz plays an OIRAM light II trumpet. ℗ & © 2025 all rights reserved

14/03/2026

We are delighted to introduce you to Daan Bogers, trumpet player, arranger, conductor and producer from The Netherlands. Daan plays a B7 and a BR2 trumpet.
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Trumpet player, arranger, conductor and producer from The Netherlands. Founder, arranger and (lead) trumpet player of the ‘BOSCO jazz and pop orchestra’. Trumpet player of ‘The Chicago Funk’, official Earth Wind & Fire endorsement. Beside needing a trumpet with a certain quality, projection,...

27/02/2026

We are delighted to introduce you to Christopher Keach, trumpet player, professor, and researcher from upstate New York. Christopher plays a C4 and B7 trumpet and a B2 flugelhorn.
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Trumpet player, professor, and researcher from upstate New York. Focuses on performing and promoting new music, educating college musicians, and performance science research. Every Van Laar trumpet and flugelhorn I have had the privilege to play has been extraordinary, and I love the consistency, cl...