List of classical trombonists

This list presents an overview of notable classical trombonists, including their primary affiliations and active years of playing.

Current orchestral trombonists

Name	Orchestral Timespan	Primary Affiliation
Joseph Alessi	1985–current	New York Philharmonic
Ian Bousfield	2000–2012	Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Gordon W. Bowie		Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Dudley Bright		London Symphony Orchestra
Eric Crees		Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Jay Friedman	1962–current	Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Byron Fulcher	1970–current	Philharmonia Orchestra
Robert Gale		Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Opera Company of Philadelphia
Nitzan Haroz	2012–current	Los Angeles Philharmonic
Megumi Kanda	2002–current	Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Mark Kellogg	1989–current	Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Robert Marsteller	1919–1975	Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Olin	1976–current	Baltimore Symphony
Michael Powell	1983–current	American Brass Quintet, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Jörgen van Rijen	1997–current	Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Current orchestral bass trombonist

Name	Orchestral Timespan	Primary Affiliation
Charles Vernon	1986-current	Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Douglas Yeo	1985-2012 (retired)	Boston Symphony Orchestra

Retired orchestral trombonists

Name	Orchestral Timespan	Primary Affiliation
James DeSano	1970–2003	Cleveland Orchestra
Mark Lawrence	1974–2007	San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Ralph Sauer	1974–2006	Los Angeles Philharmonic

Soloists and chamber trombonists

Name	Recording Timespan	Primary Affiliation
Stuart Dempster	1964–	University of Washington
Vinko Globokar	1965–	IRCAM
Mark Hetzler		Empire Brass Quintet
Christian Lindberg	1984–

See also

List of jazz trombonists