The name Rolf Smedvig may not be on many peoples lips but his reputation among trumpet players is well known. Flamboyant, at times self-centered and overly confident were characteristics we all saw in him. His talents as a great trumpet player were also well known and envied by most of us who came in contact with him. His reputation as a member of the Empire Brass quintet was also well known for as the founder of this fine ensemble, he seemed at times to be offering new recordings every week. His recordings were legendary and we all loved to hear…