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Mike Lovatt is a British trumpeter, currently the Derek Watkins Chair of Trumpet at Royal Academy of Music, and the Principal Trumpet of 'Superbrass' as well as the John Wilson Orchestra. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Mike Lovatt". Ram.ac.uk. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
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