Doc Severinsen

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Musician, Trumpeter

Doc Severinsen had a mighty career as Johnny Carson’s bandleader on the “Tonight Show” and as a recording artist on several important albums. He is also widely known within the music products industry for his role in perfecting the design and feel of the trumpet. Doc worked for several companies over the decades including as the Vice President for Product Development for Danny Henkin at CG Conn. His recent endeavor has been working with Bryan Autry on his own trumpet. “Bryan and I wanted to finally make a horn that we liked. I think we came up with the best trumpet made, it feels and sound better than any horn I have played.”