French trumpet works comprise a large portion of the contemporary standard repertoire for the instrument, and they frequently present unique stylistic and interpretive challenges to performers. The study establishes the influence of jazz upon Henri Tomasi, André Jolivet, Eugène Bozza and Jacques Ibert in their works for solo trumpet. Idiomatic elements of jazz style are identified and discussed in terms of performance practice considerations for modern-day trumpeters.

Men's vest of dark brown leather mesh/openwork, red and turquoise blue leather, and thin bright olive fabric. Vest has color-blocked sections separated by bands of red and turquoise blue leather with patch style cut-outs backed with bright olive fabric. Softly squared neckline of red leather band. Zipper opening with leather mesh tab at center-front; open arm holes enclosed half way down vest by sections that come out at sides with the back portion of black elastic bands; connected to the elastic on both sides and more towards the front are 4 "V" shaped cuts of brown leather mesh on top of the bright olive material. JPG on upper center-back of vest in red leather letters, backed by bright olive fabric, circled with blue leather banding with a series of perforations, and a vertical band of blue leather going straight down the middle; front of vest is lined in olive fabric. "21" in olive fabric with red outline at front right breast. On the left front breast there is a star cut out of red leather and backed with bright olive material with a blue leather circle in the middle. Designer's label inside vest at left: "Jean Paul / Gaultier / …

Photograph of a bank situated on the corner of a street in Rohrbach, France.

Photograph of a defensive position used during the war in Herrlisheim, France.

Photograph of a defensive area used during the war in Weyersheim, France.

Photograph of a defensive position of Co. A, 17th AIB in Hoeling, France.

Dress of white silk with teal, orange, and green print.

Gold and white brocade suit with belt. A) Jacket: fitted. hip-length. princess-line shell of gold and white brocade in an abstract vine and floral motif. Open V-neckline with spread collar and notched lapels. 3/4-length sleeves with split turned back cuffs. Centerfront opening with three tailored buttonholes. three covered buttons and one chiffon covered snap as the closures. Fully lined in white silk. Label stitched centerback. below collar line. Designer Label: Givenchy Style Number: 79964 B) Dress: sleeveless. fitted bodice with shoulder straps that meet center-back. Waist seam with gently gathered. fitted. knee-length skirt. Left side opening. Bodice opening secured with six covered hook&eyes. Skirt portion secured with a zipper from waist to hipline. White grosgrain ribbon waist stay. Fully lined in white silk. Label stitched at right sideseam of bodice. Label: Givenchy: Made in France. C) Belt: matching brocade belt with functional covered buckle. White leather backing.

Ensemble consisting of a dress and jacket.

Photograph of a piece of land that was once an area of attack by German tanks during the war. This location is near the town of Offendorf, France.

Photograph of the town of Bining, France. You can see Rohrbach in the distance as well.

Photograph of the area of advance taken during the war near Hoeling, France.

Photograph looking towards the Zimming barracks.

Photograph of the area of advance used by Co. A, 17 AIB during the war. A sign for Herrlisheim, France is crossed out with a red line.

Photograph of Bining, on the road looking towards Rohrbach, France.

Photograph of a man standing next to a barbed wire fence. The area he is overlooking is the area of attack, along the Maginot Line, and north of Rohrbach, taken by Co. A, 17 AIB during the war.

Photograph of a man standing by the Zimming barracks.

Photograph of a man standing on a street in the south end of Herrlisheim, France.

Photograph of a field used for farming west of Herrlisheim, France.

Photograph of a building in the town of Bining, France.

Photograph of a man standing on the road leading to Binning from Rahling, France.

Photograph of Bining, France as seen from the barrack near Bining.

Photograph of the Eyewiller rest area, most likely in France.

Photograph of the attack on the Bining barracks near Bining, France. The attack was undertaken by Co. A, 17 AIB.