Studio Musician
Bill Churchville, renown
trumpet artist in the recording studios of Los Angeles and concert stages of
the world, is in high demand as a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer and
music producer for the television, film and music industries. Perhaps best
known for his six-year tenure with legendary soul band,Tower of Power, Churchville recorded four albums with the group,
performed six world tours, and was a featured soloist on TOP's 40th Anniversary
Concert DVD. His signature trumpet sound has graced the recordings/performances
of Elton John, Al Green, Santana, Bruno Mars, CeeLo Green, Billy Joel, Joe
Cocker, Sergio Mendes, Blood Sweat & Tears, and his precise, nuanced
artistry has been featured in Hollywood's top films and television productions,
as well as live performances with superstars Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Bob
Dylan, Prince, Tom Jones, Mavis Staples, Juanes, Jackson Brown, and countless
others. Bill has musically contributed to the network television landscape in
recent years as house band member, arranger, and composer for the showsThe Arsenio Hall Show (2013), Lopez
Tonight, The Next, andOh, Sit!
Growing up in New Orleans, Churchville's early
years were drenched in the multicultural city's deep musical traditions of
jazz, blues, and soul. Moved and transformed by the sounds of Louis Armstrong
and Al Hirt, Churchville decided that the trumpet would be his voice. After a
brief tour with the U.S. Army Band, he completed a Bachelor of Music degree at
McNeese State University before relocating to Los Angeles where he graduated
USC at the top of his class, with a Masters degree in Jazz Studies and Studio
Performance. He was then selected as trumpet soloist and horn arranger withTower of Power, followed by six years of touring and recording
with the group. Churchville later spent two years on tour with Tom Jones before
joining the cast ofLopez Tonight. His extensive recording, television, film, and
live performance credits bear testimony to the breadth of his experience, and
the unparalleled artistry he brings to each musical situation.