Image of Terell Stafford.
A Laura H. Carnell professor, Terell Stafford has been described as “one of the great players of our time” by pianist McCoy Tyner.
Courtesy of Terell Stafford

When Terell Stafford was a young and budding trumpet player, he was told he might have a problem. The way in which he applies his mouth to his mouthpiece—what is referred