Jay Friedman

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Jay Friedman (b. 1939) is the principal trombonist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Friedman joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1962^[1] and is known for his arranging as well as conducting^{[citation needed]}. When he was appointed principal in 1964 he was the youngest brass player to take the take the first chair in a major orchestra.^[2] His articles on conducting and orchestral style have been published by Instrumentalist Magazine.^{[citation needed]}

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^ Roosevelt University. Jay Friedman, trombone & principal guest conductor. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
^ Marsh, Robert C.. "Trombone moves to center stage // The CSO's Jay Friedman takes composer's challenge", Chicago Sun-Times, 1989-01-29. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.

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Excerpt: Jay Friedman, Chicago first chair, plays and talks about his instrument.