Heeeeere’s Johnny!” That lead-in, followed by a big band trumpet blast, was the landmark of late night television for three decades. The ‘Johnny’ was Johnny Carson, the announcer was Ed McMahon and ...

Never Too Late (Just Bright Productions, 2020) is a meticulously produced and emotion-grabbing documentary portrait of the musical career and life of trumpeter Doc Severinsen. While Duke Ellington may ...

At 93, after a long career as a master trumpet player, one might expect Doc Severinsen to be sitting back right now, enjoying retirement. But he’s not done. After working as bandleader on “The Tonight ...

Doc Severinsen, the legendary trumpet player and bandleader of "The Tonight Show'' back in the Johnny Carson era, retired to Mexico about seven years ago. That didn't last long. At age 85, he's ...