The top ranking brass band in the world boasts a trombone line-up all playing Rath trombones.

Cory Band's trombone section is made up of Chris Thomas, Kyle Blake and Andrew Williams on Bass Trombone.

They selected the components to make their dream instrument, while being mindful of their combined sound. It's important that while each individual musician has their own comfortable Rath set-up, they also blend together as a section.

The trio's new trombones made their first contest appearance at the 2018 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain where Chris Thomas won the award for Best Instrumentalist.

Rath Trombones also feature in the Black Dyke Band, another top ranking brass band.

The Rath trombones of choice, are the R4F's and the R9.

A passionate performer and educator, British trombone player Dennis Rollins MBE has established a reputation as an artist of excellence, and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country's, and indeed the world's top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Jamiroquai, Pee Wee Ellis and Jean Toussaint, amongst others.

Dennis has received numerous awards as a instrumentalist as well as a bandleader. In his hometown of Doncaster, Dennis was given Honorary Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his successful musical career and for his constant inspiration to the region's musical youth. And in 2018 recevied an MBE from The Queen for Services to music. 

​A sought after jazz educationalist, Dennis has worked in collaboration with many of the UK's university and colleges delivering  a wide range of music programmes and performance workshops. 

Dennis plays on what he call his "Funkybone"; an R2 with a slick 'Dizzy Gillespie' type bell that points upwards 45˚. The bell is nickel and sprayed gunmetal grey. Inside, it's brushed in parts to create an eye-catching star design. 

Like a magpie drawn to a shiny thing, Lyndon was inspired to join brass lessons aged 8 when the local music service visited his Dudley Primary school. First offered the cornet, when Lyndon saw a trombone, he knew that was the instrument for him.

Lyndon studied trombone at Birmingham Conservatoire before joining the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and working as a freelancer in the UK. He joined the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2009, but has a soft spot for brass bands where he cut his playing teeth in Dudley early in his playing years.

As a bass trombone player there aren't many opportunities for solo performances, but Lyndon cites a career highlight playing ‘Frosty the Snowman’ with the Desford Colliery Band.

Lyndon plays an R9 Rath Trombone.

This leading lady is best known for her unique swing-tinged, trombone-laced pop performances.

Aubrey’s live shows and recording projects mix the inventiveness of Herbie Hancock and the electricity of Bruno Mars; showcasing Aubrey’s unparalleled musicianship and unbounded creativity.

Recognized on the global stage as a performer who can deliver in the most informal of settings and then to huge festival audiences, her work is praised as being accessible, fresh and dynamic. Her two latest albums a perfect example.

Having worked with some incredible names in the past, including Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Josh Groban, Smokey Robinson, Patrice Rushen and Pharrell Williams, Aubrey brings unique perspectives to the music she delivers. A name you won't forget after listening.

Aubrey plays an R10 Rath Trombone.

Born and raised in Yorkshire, England via Fife, Scotland, Rory began his steady rise in notoriety and acclaim winning the Rise Star in the 2017 British Jazz Awards.

He has since played with internationally-acclaimed musicians such as Chris Potter, Dave Holland and Dennis Rollins, and played with many ensembles including BBC Big Band.

As a featured soloist Rory has performed at prestigious venues and festivals across Europe, including Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.

In 2018, Rory set up his quartet that have since toured Europe and played at many high-profile British jazz festivals/venues (inc. Love Supreme Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Pizza Express Dean St. and Ronnie Scott’s).

Rory is a member of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, and is proud to be endorsed by Michael Rath Trombones

Rory plays an R10 Rath Trombone.

Carol Jarvis is an in-demand session musician based in the UK, though known internationally.

A multi-award-winning trombonist, keyboard player, arranger, orchestrator, and voiceover artist, she has toured, recorded and worked extensively with the likes of Sting, Queen, Seal, Rod Stewart, Amy Winehouse, Bon Jovi, Ellie Goulding and appeared on many renowned television programs with stars such as MUSE, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Bublé, Taylor Swift and so many more. She is often invited to play with internationally renowned ensembles and some of the world’s top orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and all of the BBC Orchestras.

Regular film and TV session work fills a lot of Carol’s diary and she can also be found regularly performing in London’s West End shows. She is a professor of music at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music in London and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and is currently President of the International Trombone Festival.

Carol plays an R11Z Rath Trombone.