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Sean Jones: Trumpeter with a Purpose
by R.J. DeLuke
Trumpeter Sean Jones, only 25, is making a strong name for himself, and a strong move up the ladder as one of the folks to watch. His tone is bright and his technique can be astonishing, thanks to his classical training. The youngster hears the sounds around him that are not jazz, and appreciates people like Russell Gunn who plays intriguing modern music merging jazz with hip-hop and R&B under the Ethnomusicology banner. But his heart lies in ...
Continue ReadingSean Jones: Eternal Journey
by Mark F. Turner
Sean Jones makes a splash into the pool of jazz trumpet players with this debut recording. At 25 years old, Jones has a sound that's reminiscent of other modern trumpeters in the vein of Marcus Printup, Nicholas Payton, and Roy Hargrove. A teacher and student pursuing a doctorate at Duquesne University, his musical credits include names such as Jon Faddis, Joe Lovano, and the Gerald Wilson Orchestra. Though Jones is considerably new on the block, Eternal Journey ...
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