“In Retrospect” Trumpet Show at Edmonds Landing by Cogir—My 5th Performance There
Posted by glennled on July 17, 2026
It’s not often that I perform on a Monday afternoon, but I got to do so at Edmonds Landing by Cogir on 13 July. The staff were so helpful and hospitable! The audience was so attentive!
We went on a musical journey into the past, as I played 21 songs that were written during the 84-year period, 1892-1976. I call this one-hour trumpet show “In Retrospect.” This was my fifth performance at Edmonds Landing.
Naturally, every song has a story or a message, so first I tell the audience what each song is about. If it was used in a movie that we all probably once saw, I’ll usually mention that. Sometimes I read a few lines of the lyrics, sometimes I sing them. Two songs—“When I’m 64” and “St. James Infirmary”— I play the entire song and then sing it. I use four horns: trumpet, pocket trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn.
Edmonds Landing offers independent and assisted living services. Please see https://cogirusa.com/communities/edmonds-landing. Photos below are courtesy of Edmonds Landing by Cogir. Click on any photo to enlarge it.
Glenn's Trumpet Notes 
kristenkimes said
What joy you must bring to all who hear! I love that you also remind them about the piece. Most of all you are giving attention to those who may be feeling forgotten by loved ones. 🩷Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 17, 2026,
glennled said
Hi, Kristen,
you hit the nail on the head. I think of this as my ministry, spreading joy to the elderly—my own generation. Often, many are separated, more than they would like, from loved ones, living and dead, for one reason or another.
Thanks,
Glenn