Thomas Drake joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in 1987 as Assistant Principal Trumpet. In addition to his duties with the SLSO, he is a frequent soloist with the orchestra and much sought after as a chamber music performer. Mr. Drake brings his talents and experience as one of the producers for the much heralded SLSO radio broadcasts heard on National Public Radio to each recording. His recent credits the acclaimed Bruckner Symphony Number 7th on the Arch Media Label and extensitve work producing for AAM Recordings. Mr. Drake also cooks a mean Buffalo Wing.