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Podcast: Fully Scored — Episode 72

Matthew Frost catches up with trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell to find out more about his playing and personal journeys.

Fully Scored
  The episode features trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

        

The Fully Scored podcast catches up with Louis Dowdeswell, as presenter Matthew Frost chats with the high-profile trumpet player about his musical background and work in the music industry, as well as unpacking his ability to hit stratospheric heights in more ways than one.

Journey

He also talks about his recent journey in finding faith, the changes this brings to the way he lives, and the way it shapes his outlook as a musician.

Louis also discusses his recent performances with The International Staff Band and Mississauga Temple Band in Toronto.

To enjoy:

https://shows.acast.com/5e78987fad090baf1aab63c0/68d6e919acc34956e6872bfe

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fully-scored/id1490998418?i=1000728618756

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NnRAFe5P3AOpL6nOe6Vcb?si=-4kr7E-_RvexsQmqDHll_A

        

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