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 ...

This weekend, “Doc” Severinsen trades in his trademark loud sports jacket for a quiet tuxedo. The popular trumpeter and band leader will be guest soloist with the Virginia Symphony, performing a ...

Doc Severinsen’s guest appearance Friday with the Virginia Symphony had all the beginnings of an evening with “The Tonight Show.” The popular band leader strolled onstage in a glittery tuxedo similar ...

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 ...