In honor of the 2012 Satchmo SummerFest, custom trumpet builder Jason Harrelson, of Harrelson Trumpets, is donating this one-of-a-kind Satchmo trumpet that he personally designed and built. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. will partner with New Orleans’ own Neal Auction Company for an exciting auction event which will feature the Harrelson Satchmo Trumpet. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and Satchmo SummerFest. Harrelson Trumpets has collectors all over the world, and local favorites Kermit Ruffins and Shamarr Allen both play Harrelson trumpets. The auction will be open to bidders around the world, but we hope that this horn might end up in the hands of one of our great New Orleans musicians!

For more information about the auction, including how to bid or attend, contact Marci at French Quarter Festivals 504-522-5730 or e-mail marci@fqfi.org

THE SATCHMO TRUMPET WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT SATCHMO SUMMERFEST!