Results for "Trumpet"

Kevin Blancq

Born: December 9, 1964

KEVIN BLANCQ Trumpeter/Educator A native of New Orleans, Kevin Blancq was born in 1964 and began musical studies with piano at age 9, trumpet at 10, and drums at 13. At the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Kevin studied both jazz (w/Ellis Marsalis) and classical styles while performing in a variety of musical settings

Gerald Bailey

Chicago trumpeter and composer Gerald Bailey draws from a wide range of musical styles to deliver a fresh new sound. He holds a Bachelors degree in trumpet from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters in composition from DePaul University. He has performed with The O'Jays, Syl Johnson, Richie Cole, Judi Silvano, Balkan clarinetist Jim Stoynoff and The Walkmen. Gerald has appeared on CNN performing at the White House, alongside Diana Krall in the 2009 movie Public Enemies and on ABC News with actor/singer Michael Ingersoll.

Michel Navedo

Born: March 30, 1970

Puerto Rican born/New Orleans native, Michel Navedo was by age 21 an active member of the New Orleans music scene as singer and trumpeter. Since then Michel has acted as band leader/principal player in groups ranging in styles as diverse as Swing, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Brazilian, Salsa, Flamenco and other World music, Hip Hop, Brass Band, Big Band, Symphonic, Indie, Pop, Rock, Dub, and Electronic. He has shared the stage with such diverse acts as Roy Hargrove, Perry Ferrell, Chucho Valdez, GWAR, Randy Newman, and De La Soul. After growing up in New Orleans, Michel lived and studied Jazz Performance in Austin, Texas for five years winning peoples’ choice for best world music band and having the privilege of being asked to perform at the Fiesta Del Fuego in Santiago, Cuba where he stayed on to study Afro Cuban music with the great Cuban trumpeter Maestro Inaudis Paisan Mallet

Forbes Graham

Born: 1977

Forbes Graham is a composer, trumpet player, and electronic musician currently based in the Boston area. He has appeared on over 30 recordings, including studio appearances on such labels as Metal Blade, Tzadik, and Troubleman. Forbes has performed and recorded with a very diverse group of artists, including Erase Errata, Steve Lantner, Daughters, Raqib Hassan, Jim Hobbs, The One Am Radio, and Luther Gray. His composition “Variations on the Fibonacci Sequence” was commissioned by the Greenwall Foundation and world premiered at the 2007 Festival of New Trumpet. Forbes has also written music for the new music/rock ensemble Normal Love

Jesse Neuman

Born: June 12, 1979

Jesse Neuman 240 East 46th St. # 12-B New York, NY 10017 917_783_4398 [email protected] www.jesseneumaninfo.weebly.com Objective: composer / improviser/ educator / arts workshop developer + leader Instruments: trumpet / cornet / flugelhorn /electric bass /drumset /computer programming + sampling / electronic sound manipulation (live and studio) Chamber Music Composition (for improvising ensemble): Bruce Lee Band (music for electric/acoustic quartet: trumpet+ electronics / electric guitar + bass / double drumset), Mr. Hand Quartet (music for acoustic jazz quartet: trumpet / saxophone / piano / bass / drumset), DJ Squid, (music for rock/electronic a quartet: laptop / trumpet+ electronics / electric guitar + bass / drumset), Neuvis, (music for electric/acoustic trio: cornet+ electronics / electric guitar + laptop/ drumset), Panda (music for double quartet + electronics: cornet and sax + electronics / rhodes / organ / acoustic bass / electric bass / double drumset / percussion) Computer Sound Design: Mike Gamble's Multimeteorchestra, (tour: Dark Days/ Bright Nights), rage_light duo (tour: Drawing Lightscapes, with annandalexxmakedances) Horn Section Arrangements: Melomane (recording: Sol Re Sol, Glaciers), Bobby Bare Jr

Chuck Fesperman

Chuck Fesperman is a jazz trumpeter. Originally from North Carolina, Chuck studied music at Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was a member of the Charlotte Jazz All-Stars. He performed with the United States Coast Guard Training Center Bands in Cape May, NJ and Petaluma, CA. Over the years, Chuck has performed with various bands across the country, including The Memphis All Stars, The Herb Williams Band, The Mob City Swingsters and also with the late Marcel Evans (formerly with The Drifters). Chuck now resides in Dallas, Texas where he performs with his band, The Chuck Fesperman Group

Josh Rzepka

Born: June 20, 1984

Chicago based trumpeter and composer Josh Rzepka has been featured on NPR, PBS, and has been heard on jazz radio across the country and world. His album Into the Night reached the #9 position on the JazzWeek radio chart and the #5 position on the CMJ Jazz chart. He has been heralded not only for his jazz playing and composing, but also for his classical performances.

In 2019 Josh released his first book with co-author Roger Ingram, titled The Versatile Trumpeter: Duets Vol. 1, a collection of 16 original duets with supporting text and a play along recording. This groundbreaking book has received rave reviews from professionals and students all over the world.

Elliot Deutsch

Born: January 7, 1983

A Southern California native, Elliot Deutsch is quickly making a name for himself on the L.A. jazz scene as a bandleader, arranger and composer. Elliot Deutsch approaches big band music with a fresh and youthful perspective, merging contemporary harmony and modern grooves with classic textures and unbridled energy. This sound has earned him associations with some of the biggest names in the industry. Elliot Deutsch Big Band has appeared with such greats as Van Alexander, Patrick Williams, Sammy Nestico, Bill Holman, Ron Stout, Tierney Sutton, and Cheryl Bentyne. Deutsch is also an active arranger, writing music for Bill Watrous, Laura Dickinson, Dave Damiani, Jane Monheit, and many others. Elliot Deutsch Big Band recently released their second album, The Push!

Shane Porter

Born: November 11, 1971

Mr. Porter completed his Bachelors Degree from the University of Alabama in Composition/Arranging and Jazz Studies. He received a Masters in Music Education from Troy State University and is currently working to become Dr. Porter at Boston University. Mr. Porter has been a professional performer on trumpet and piano since before graduating high school. He stepped on stage with one of Motown’s most famous groups, The Four Tops, in April of 1990, one month before crossing the high school graduation stage. He has become one of the top call trumpet players in the United States since that day. In 1991, Shane moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he became the assistant music minister and staff arranger for one of Jacksonville’s largest churches, New Life Christian Fellowship

John Worley

JOHN L. WORLEY JR. is a musician, composer, owner of Dancing Sumo Records and jazz educator and has been a member in many of the Bay Area’s creative music ensembles. Being adept at a multitude of styles, John has played with many national and international artists in Canada, Europe, Central and North America. His recording and performance credits include: Carla Bley/Steve Swallow Big Band and The Jon Jang Seven at the 2005 Monterey Jazz Festival, debut performance of WorlView at the 2004 San Jose Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Orchestra with Steve Turre, 2003 and 2004 West Coast tours with Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo, The San Jose Jazz Orchestra featuring Jimmy Heath at the 2003 San Jose Jazz Festival, Maria Schneider and Ingrid Jensen at the San Francisco Jazz Festival’s “Women In Jazz” concert series, Don Byron at the Monterey Jazz Festival 2002, Stanley Clarke at Yoshi’s, Sam Rivers Big Band at the 2001 Stanford Jazz Workshop, Wayne Shorter Sextet and the Monterey Jazz Festival Chamber Orchestra at the 2000 Monterey Jazz Festival, Richie Cole and the Alto Madness Orchestra at the 2000 TCI San Jose Jazz Festival, Boz Scaggs 2000 Blues Revue, Asian American Orchestra at the 1999 Chicago and Monterey Jazz Festivals, 1998 Monterey Jazz Festival’s tribute to Bobby Hutchinson with McCoy Tyner, Rebeca Mauleon and Round Trip