Trumpet soloist? (8)
I believe the answer is:
braggart
'trumpet soloist?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for braggart that I've seen before include "Vain boaster" , "Big noter" , "self-publicist" , "Big boaster" , "Boastful person" .)