Trumpet no end: How has high register trumpet playing evolved in jazz?

Upper register playing is an ability that has made its way into normal trumpet technique through its
prominent use in jazz. It is a difficult skill to master, requiring the utmost technical proficiency and
physical manipulation, and it is seen by many as the pinnacle of trumpet technique. In this thesis I will
analyse different aspects of high register trumpet playing beginning with an examination of the
physiology involved and why it is so crucial to sustained playing in this register. I will then look
back to the Baroque, classical and romantic periods to see how high trumpet playing was practised
during these periods to determine if a comparison exists in relation to its use in modern times, and
why the use of the technique appeared to die out at the beginning of the 19th century. Finally, I will
trace the technique's resurgence in popularity in jazz and examine how a new breed of players would
overcome the physical difficulties needed, bringing a new level of virtuosity and showmanship to the
instrument.