Results for "Trumpet"

Ventzislav Blagoev

Born: October 25, 1967

see www.Come.To/Ventzijazz

Terence Bradford ,Jr. Terence Bradford ,Jr.

Born: December 26, 1982

Terry S. Ownby

Born: February 2, 1968

Director of Bands Muscle Shoals Middle School, recipient of the National Band Associations Citation of Excellence, founding member of the Shoals Area Dixieland Band, Lead trumpet player and soloist with the "Big Band", Has performed live with the Oak Ridge Boys, Percy Sledge, William Lee Golden, Alabama, the Muscle Shoals Horn Section, and has appeared as the on the General Jackson Showboat. He is active as a conductor/clinician/drill writer/adjudicator throughout Alabama and Tennessee.

Sparky Koerner

Born: November 26, 1948

Sparky is a trumpeter and leader of the “Jazz Express” www.sparkysjazzexpress.com performing in the Galveston/Houston Texas area. He performs regularly with Trio Du Jour at The Tremont House in Galveston. He is also a member of the group “Jazz Sunday” which performs at various churches in the area. When not performing or directing jazz you can find him in the principal trumpet chair of the Galveston Symphony Orchestra, and he has performed in the pit orchestras during the summers at the Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals or College of the Mainland’s Biggest Li’l Theatre in Texas. Sparky Koerner, professor of music, has been director of Jazz and Instrumental Studies at College of the Mainland (COM) located in Texas City, TX since 1983

Rodrigo Gallardo

Born: June 1, 1986

Rich Szabo

Born: March 16, 1956

Rich Szabo was born in Newark, New Jersey, March 16, 1956. The fiery trumpet star began studying his instrument at the age of nine. As a teenager he dreamed of playing with his idol, Maynard Ferguson. Upon his completion of his musical studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rich's dream was fulfilled when he was asked to join the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. After serving his internship with Maynard, Rich went back to his home in the New York City Metro Area and assembled some of the finest musicians to create one of the most exciting big bands in the country today. Rich and the band have been playing to sold out audiences across the country

Ray Callender

Born: June 16

Ray Callender was born in Winfield, Illinois.  The son of Charles Callender, a Chicago trumpeter and craftsman at Schilke Music Products, his love for his instrument began at an early age.  However, his love for the music didn't develop until early high school, sparked by a double-sided tape of Kind of Blue and Jazz at Massey Hall; he was instantly hooked.  Callender began to study the masters, especially Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Miles Davis, and his diligence earned him numerous honors while still in high school, including “Best Soloist” at the Chicago Area Jazz Festival, “Outstanding Soloist” at the Rolling Meadows Jazz Festival, and the 1996 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award.  Callender graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Florida jazz program where he studied with the legendary Bunky Green.  He performed with and composed for the top jazz ensemble and combo and was a featured soloist on UNF's Down Beat award-winning albums, Things To Come, Second Thoughts, and Through His Eyes, as well as recording with notable pianist/educator Dr. Keith Javors on his 2004 Zoho Records release, Mo' City Jungle.

Paul Tynan

Born: February 7, 1975

The International Trumpet Guild has stated that Downbeat award winning trumpet player and composer, Paul Tynan’s “Creative Genius Shines”.

Paul is presently an Associate Professor of music at St. Francis Xavier University where he teaches jazz trumpet, jazz history, and arranging. He also co-leads the “BiCoastal Collective”, with Grammy winning saxophonist Aaron Lington. The ensemble is dedicated to performing new jazz composition across North America. Paul has released ten recordings as a leader/co-leader on the Origin/OA2, Armored, and NohJoh labels.

Omar Kabir

Born: February 17, 1969

Last ten years main associations have been with David Murray, William Cepeda Afro-rican Jazz, Morris Goldberg's Ojoyo(safro-jazz)and Hugh Ragin's trumpet Ensemble. Has played with Cecil Taylor Orchestra, Charlie Haden's Liberation Orchestra,Jimmie Heath Big Band, Jimmie Owens Big Band, Liquid Soul, the Groove Collective, Tabou Combo,free-lance with many salsa groups on trumpet and trombone. Omar was the musical director for Cirque du Soleil for a year and a half in Germany, as well he was an original cast member of Fame:the musical.

Nate Birkey

Born: August 31, 1962

Current Nate lives in New York City and has been working with some of the area’s finest musicians. His current quintet includes pianist Jim Ridl; saxophonist Sal Giorgianni; drummer Marko Marcinko; and bassist Tony Marino. Nate recorded two albums in 2008 (Almost Home and Christmas) ��" his 7th and 8th as a leader, and has a loyal and growing fan base across the United States, Canada and Europe. As a studio musician Nate has appeared on over sixty different recordings, and has performed with among others, pianists Roger Kellaway, Gerald Clayton, Mark Soskin, Doug Carn and Steve Rudolph; saxophonists Phil Woods and Dave Liebman, drummers Bill Goodwin, Ignacio Berroa, and Mike Clark; and bassists Francoise Moutin and David Piltch