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Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra

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About Me

Thad Wilson has studied the trumpet since age 12, and began arranging and composing at 18. His musical achievements at an early age swayed him to pursue music as a career.

After majoring in Music Education at New Jersey City University, He studied privately with Jimmy Owens, former member of Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band, before launching his professional career.

Thad has performed alongside world-renowned artists such as George Benson, James Moody, Eddie Henderson, Steve Turre, Cecil Bridgewater, McCoy Tyner, Vanessa Ruben, and Roy Hargrove.

His worldwide appearances include Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia; Le Caveau de la Huchette in Paris, France; Antigua Music Festival; Atlanta Jazz Festival; New Orleans Jazz Festival; and Spoleto Music Festival in Charleston, South Carolina.