"Eric Berlin has all the elements people expect from a good trumpeter--boldness, big sound, impressive technique--as well as the things that make a complete musician: tonal variety, ability and willingness to blend, and expressiveness." American Record Guide review of "End of the Matter: Premieres for Trumpet" (MSR Classics). Principal trumpet of the Albany Symphony, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and member of Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Artist-teacher of trumpet at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and host of 2007 International Trumpet Guild Conference. Yamaha Performing Artist.