I can remember one time I play on one before just during or after me and the alumni band from Osborne High were getting to perform for the 2004 graduates. My school is based off in Marietta GA.

When I play it, I knew it'll sound good. Same with the other instruments I self-taught were mellophone, french horn, baritone/euphonium and mostly the slide trombone.

I know a few artists that double on valve trombone: Walter White (I don't know...), Vaughn Nark, Kiku Collins, Wycliffe Gordon (one time), Chris Pyne (one time), etc.

Can't thinking of anyone else?

But did you know it's used to play in concert bands, jazz bands and mostly 4 marching bands?