Results for "Trumpet"

Edmund Sobczak

Born: July 18, 1983

Edmund Sobczak - trumpeter, composer originally from Poland where he studied trumpet performance at the University of Music in Poznan - one of the best Universities in the country. For the last 6 years he's lived in Oxford (UK). After 18 years of playing the trumpet and being involved in countless music projects, in 2008 he decided to start his own solo career. Now he's also known as EDolutionary (stage name) which is a mixture of his name and the evolutionary style of music he creates. Three years ago he started composing and recording his debut album, ‘One Step Ahead’, a mixture of styles, connecting jazz, fusion and rock music with a bit of a soundtrack flavour. After the big success of this album and countless great comments from his fans, he decided to take his music to another level..

Nelson L. Render

Born: May 4, 1972

Nelson, an Atlanta native, attended FAMU and performed in the marching, concert, and jazz bands. He studied with Lindasy Seargent until he transferred. Nelson received further azz training from Dr. Donald Byrd while attending Delaware State University. “ I truly learned the Jazz life through Bryd. He taught more than music, that is what I will always treasure.” He toured cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC with the jazz group 3 Guys So Far from 1994- 1997. Nelson returned to Atlanta in 1997 and started a career as a band director. “ I put a lot of my focus on providing the students high quality instruction.” Nelson regularly performs in Atlanta and the southeastern United States with his Jazz group, The PR Experience. Nelson also currently tours with The Ohio Players

James Leo Gallo

Born: September 5, 1928

Mansfield High School High School Band Director 29 years. Instrumental music and band director Charlotte Florida Schools 13 years Several Boston area Drum Corps arranger/brass instructor Boston area performances. Boston Pops (Arthur Fiedler), Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, John Davidson, Steve Lawrence, Glenn Miller Band New England Tour (Tex beneke, Ray Eberle, Modernnaires,) 215 Army Ground Force Band and director of 215th Army Ground Force Dance band.. Band director /music arranger Saint William's CYO Band of Dorchester, Ma.

Harry Kim

Wendell Brenner

Born: August 4, 1959

Many years of being a musician and a bandleader

Rick Savage

Born: October 31, 1956

Trumpeter Rick Savage brings a sound & soul to jazz not commonly heard today. Deeply rooted in the "sound & soul" of Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw, Rick heard them all live many times & soaked it all in. Some of the great artists that Rick has performed/recorded with include; Tania Maria, Jack McDuff, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Mel Lewis, Toshiko Aikioshi, Warne Marsh, Eliot Zigmund, Randy Brecker, Anthony Jackson, Nestor Torres.

Lance Houston

Lance Houston and his talented jazz quartet produce magical and imaginative interpretations of jazz standards. Lance Houston has performed internationally with his distinctive approach to jazz improvisation. Lance Houston has shared the stage with jazz legends such as Eric Harland, Chris Botti, Bob Gullotti, Dave Liebman, Philippe Crettien and many others. Many jazz listeners compare Lance Houston's smooth flugelhorn delivery as reminiscent of Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Jazz influences include Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. After a five year hiatus from performing (law school), Lance Houston has returned to the east coast jazz scene with his unique blend of vibrant harmonics and innovative and originally written jazz tunes

Hayden Powell

Born: September 25, 1983

Hayden Powell (1983)

Hayden Powell is a trumpet player who specialises in jazz and other types of music where improvisation is involved. Based in Oslo, Norway, Powell has worked extensively as a freelancer and a band leader, as well as writing and arranging. He also holds a part-timeteaching position at the Norwegian Academy of Music.

Powell started playing trumpet at home with his parents who are both classically trained musicians. As a child, he frequently played in church together with his father, a church organist and later with a traditional jazz band, earning him experience in performing, reading music and playing by ear. Hayden grew up in and around the town of Molde,

Rupert Vandervell

Born: March 7, 1963

Musician and composer.

Shawn Williams

Born: August 1, 1987

As a finalist in the 2011 National Trumpet Competition (NTC) Jazz Division, 24-year old trumpeter Shawn Williams is beginning to make a name for himself among the jazz scene. Prior to competing at NTC last spring Shawn struggled to re- learn the trumpet as he went through a drastic embouchure change and intensive dental implant surgery. Shawn questioned himself many times if he would be able to play the trumpet again, yet he still made many decisions that risked his future with music. Shawn has overcome many challenges and obstacles in a very short amount of time. He is thankful for the risks he made that have led him to the accomplishments he has achieved to this day. A native of California, Shawn grew up in the Bay Area where he was active in many youth ensembles including the San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS) and the San Jose Youth Jazz Orchestra (SJYJO)