Results for "Jazz Trumpet"

Greg Little & Renderglow

RENDERGLOW is a dynamic, interactive musical group based out of Orlando, Florida that combines elements of funk, pop, reggae, latin, jazz and dance into an intoxicating brew that is funky and fresh. Founder Greg Little plays trumpet, sings and incorporates the rare EVI. (Electric Valve Instrument) Renderglow has built a compelling new sound. Since 2012, they have played to enthusiastic crowds at clubs, festivals and corporate gigs.

Connor Young

Born: September 26, 1995

Connor Young is a Vermont-born trumpeter, composer, songwriter, and educator. Music became a central part of his life at a young age, leading him to study Jazz Performance at McGill University in Montréal. Since graduating in 2018, he has been an active performer and collaborator, playing across Vermont in a variety of genres.

Connor has recorded two albums: Flight of the Starlings, a contemporary jazz record, and From Me to You, a self-recorded, folk-inspired album that reflects his growth as a songwriter and producer. Seven Days described From Me to You as "a masterful mélange of late-night musings and early-morning affirmations," blending folk, early blues, and hot club-style jazz. Meanwhile, Flight of the Starlings was praised for its "thoughtful and ambitious arrangements," capturing both modern and classic jazz influences.

The Ostara Project

Active since: 2022

For Canadians, the arrival of spring is momentous: the air is fresh and full of possibility as tender green shoots reach up towards the light and the cycle of rebirth and renewal begins again. The Ostara Project, named for the Germanic goddess of the spring equinox, embodies hope and growth by showcasing the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz.

Ostara artists are all top-tier musicians, composers and bandleaders who reflect the geographical, cultural and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. Lead by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, The Ostara Project includes Rachel Therrien, Allison Au and Valérie Lacombe, with guest artists invited on a per-project basis. Individually, they are outstanding artists: collectively, they are a force.

Alan Gaumer

Born: July 25, 1951

Alan Gaumer, trumpet, began playing the trumpet in 1958. He was a member of Kal’s Kid’s appearing on the Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour and numerous other television shows. Participating in band, orchestra, and stage bands through elementary, junior and high school he graduated from Freedom High School in 1969. He studied with John Nero and Willard Schissler and performed with the Allentown Band under the direction of Albertis L. Meyers. Alan then attended the U.S. Navy School of Music. Upon graduation he spent the next three years living in Gaeta, Italy touring Europe, Africa and Asia with the Navy Show Band

Samuel Morgan

Born: April 22, 2007

Suzan Veneman

Born: 1990

Jazz trumpet player and composer Suzan Veneman captures audiences with her adventurous and soulful sound. After finishing her studies in the USA she has played an active part on the jazz scene both in the Netherlands and abroad. Comfortable in many genres of modern music, she can be seen playing with a wide variety of bands, including: the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, BvR Flamenco Big Band, Zack Lober’s NO FILL3R, Iman Spaargaren's 'Undercurrent Trio' and her own ambitious projects ‘Zinder’ and the 'Suzan Veneman Sextet'. 

Her early achievements include being finalist at the Prinses Christina Concours (NL, 2010) and partaking in the exclusive Jazz Rising Stars Program at Ravinia, IL (USA, 2013) lead by former jazz giant David Baker.
 

Eric Jacobson

Born: April 7

As a performer, teacher, and clinician Eric Jacobson is in high demand and has been gaining a national reputation through his trumpet playing and as a jazz educator. Eric has performed with Grammy© Award Winners Phil Woods, Benny Golson, Brian Lynch, Tito Puente Jr., and Eric Benet. As a Music Major he studied Trumpet at UW-Whitewater from 1993-1997 with Dr. Frank Hanson, and Grammy Award winner Jazz Director Steve Wiest.

Eric is a top call trumpeter for high-profile gigs in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Eric performs in the windy city at the Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Winter’s Jazz Club, and Andy's Jazz Club with some of the top Chicago groups such as The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago Yestet, Bakerzmillion, and Mark Colby’s Quintet.

Eric has also been busy in the recording studio with his latest CD released under Grammy Award winner Brian Lynch's jazz label Holistic MusicWorks.

In 2019 and 2021, Eric toured the east cost leading his own group in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, D.C., Philly, and New York featuring world-class musicians Bruce Barth and John Swana.

"Eric is the real deal! - a truly world-class jazz trumpeter with a gift to inspire, motivate and teach students of all ages with dramatic results

Charlie Shavers v. Harry James

June 7, 2022

Back in early May, I received an email from a reader, Jeremy Mushlin, who had an interesting point: “I will go toe to toe with any Harry James fan and argue that Charlie Shavers was his trumpet-playing equal. Charlie just did not get the same opportunities and also wasn't as well organized as James. Compare Harry ...

Eric Siereveld

Born: April 13, 1985

For over 25 years, trumpeter Eric Siereveld has built a reputation as a multifaceted performer, composer and educator. Deeply influenced by the hard bop/post bop tradition, his compositions and improvisations are historically rooted and refreshingly modern. He is the leader of the Organic Quintet, a fresh take on the classic organ jazz quintets of the 1960’s. This group features NYC guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg, Indianapolis organist Steve Snyder, Madison based tenor saxophonist Tony Barba and Milwaukee drummer Mitch Shiner. Their debut recording features all original compositions from the pen of Siereveld and Kreisberg

Terry Townson

Born: August 6, 1956

Terry Townson is a Grammy Award* winning trumpet player/horn arranger/composer.
 His trumpet and horn arrangements can be heard on
countless records and TV shows.  
Over the last forty years Terry has performed and/or recorded
with a myriad of acts including Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers,
Jose Luis Rodriguez (El Puma), Lena Horne,
Paul Shaffer, Buddy Guy, Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals, Greg Allman, Matthew Good,
The Temptations, Boots Randolph, BJ Thomas, Archie Bell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Shelby Lynne, Bernard Purdie, Michelle Shocked, Lee Roy Parnell, Marsha Ball, Pat Upton,
Wayne Newton, Eric Burdon, Bob Hope,
Gatemouth Brown, Delbert McClinton and Colin James.
Just to name a few.