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Dave Adewumi is an award-winning trumpet player, composer, and educator captivated by the intangible nature of music. His work is derivative of the great black improvisers and composers of the past yet pushes forward to capture the totality of the human experience

From his Nigerian upbringing in New Hampshire, he established an unquenchable thirst for music creation leading him to study at the New England Conservatory. Mentored by several critically acclaimed musicians, including Ralph Alessi, Ran Blake, Frank Carlberg, John McNeil, and the late Laurie Frink, Dave set a foundation that would propel him to his future.

Album

The Flame Beneath the Silence

By Dave Adewumi

Label: Giant Step Arts
Released: 2026
Track listing: The Flame Beneath the Silence; Is; Breach the Gap; Infinite Loop; Abandon; The Vine; Pensive; Out Cry; If I Need to Do This Again I Am Going to Scream; The Light You Left Behind.

Song of the Day

The Flame Beneath the Silence

August 7, 2026

Album: The Flame Beneath the Silence
By Dave Adewumi
Label: Giant Step Arts
Released: 2026
Duration: 3:40

Article: Live Review

Vilnius Mama Jazz 2026

by Ian Patterson
June 11, 2026

Vilnius Mama Jazz Lithuanian National Drama Theatre25th Edition Vilnius. LithuaniaMay 22-24, 2026 Vilnius Mama Jazz turned 25. In festival terms that is early middle age. When you consider that 25 years is roughly a quarter of the entire history of jazz, the significance of the milestone assumes greater meaning.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dave Adewumi, Elan Mehler, Siphonoforo, Corcoran Holt & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
April 25, 2026

Here is new music that doesn't shout for attention but leaves a lasting mark once you hear it.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Elan Mehler “Shmoon" Renee Said (Newvelle) 0:16 Host talks 6:29 Corcoran Holt “Breathe in Peace (Kharyallah)" Freedom of Art (Holthouse) 7:50 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Genre jambalaya this week, exploratory jazz, third stream, straight ahead and the blues

by Hobart Taylor
April 15, 2026

Dave Adewumi, Yelena Eckimoff, Tomas Janzon, Jesse Davis and Dida Pelled. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Dave Adewumi" Is" from The Flame Beneath the Silence (Giant Step Arts) 0:11 Erica von Kleist “Picc a Peck" from Picc Pocket (Self-Produced) 05:25 Tomas Janzon “ Did I Say" from Jazz Diary (Changes) 11:02 Host Speaks 16:01 Alicia ...

Article: Album Review

Dave Adewumi: The Flame Beneath the Silence

Read "The Flame Beneath the Silence" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro

by Alberto Bazzurro
March 31, 2026

Di origini nigeriane e cresciuto nel New Hampshire prima di trasferirsi a New York, il giovane e talentuoso trombettista Dave Adewumi ha studiato e collaborato nel corso degli anni con musicisti del calibro di Ralph Alessi, Ran Blake, Frank Carlberg e svariati altri, il che gli ha consentito di arrivare a questo che è il primo ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dave Adewumi, Andrea Goretti-Sivan Arbel, Jason Rigby, Tom Oren

by Cheryl K.
March 9, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, trumpeters Dave Adewumi and Ingrid Jensen; guitarists John Pizzarelli, Matt Greenwood, and David Becker; vocalist Norma Winstone and bassist Dave Holland with The London Vocal Project; pianist Andrea Goretti and vocalist Sivan Arbel; saxophonist Jason Rigby; and pianist Tom Oren.Playlist Tony Bennett “I Do ...

Article: Album Review

Dave Adewumi: The Flame Beneath the Silence

Read "The Flame Beneath the Silence" reviewed by Andrew Schinder

by Andrew Schinder
March 6, 2026

Dave Adewumi has established himself as the next great talent in jazz trumpet. Born in New Hampshire to Nigerian immigrants, Adewumi is wizened in voice beyond his age. Having studied at both Harvard and Julliard, Adewumi went on to collaborate with such luminaries as pianist Jason Moran and trumpeter Dave Douglas (in Douglas' acclaimed Dizzy Gillespie tribute project ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Adewumi, Reid, Norvo, Oná Ensemble, Aldana & More

by Bob Osborne
February 26, 2026

This collection offers a rich exploration of contemporary jazz and improvised music, traversing a landscape of diverse textures and international influences. From cerebral, atmospheric openings and avant-garde energy to vibrant rhythmic inflections, the selection balances intricate composition with spontaneous dialogue. Whether revisiting classic themes through a modern lens or delving into expansive collective improvisations, these tracks ...