The lead trumpet player is the "concert master" of a studio orchestra. Chris Griffin (formerly with the trumpet section of Harry James, Ziggy Elman and the Benny Goodman Band) was Ray Bloch's lead trumpet player for the many radio and television shows that he conducted, including the Ed Sullivan Show. Chris remained the lead trumpet player with The Ed Sullivan show from the first show in 1948 to the last show in 1971.
the lead trumpet player is the "concert master" of a studio orchestra chris griffin (formerly with the trumpet section of harry james ziggy elman and the benny goodman band) was ray bloch's lead trumpet player for the many radio and television shows that he conducted including the ed sullivan show chris remained the lead trumpet player with the ed sullivan show from the first show in 1948 to the last show in 1971