Results for "Trumpet"

Richard Boulger

Trumpeter/composer Richard Boulger was born in North Adams, Massachusetts. At the age of 6 he was first introduced to the trumpet by his father, who was his first teacher and mentor and taught him the importance of expressing one's "heart and spirit" through the horn. At 18 he moved to Hartford, Connecticut where he enrolled at the Hartt School of Music and studied with alto saxophonist and Jazz master Jackie McLean. In 1996 he made his debut recording with his Hartt School associate, trombonist Steve Davis (The Moon Knows, Brownstone recordings). Richard continued his formal education, earning a Masters degree in 1997 from Rutgers University, where he studied with trumpet "guru" Professor William Fielder

Bradley Levy

Professional trumpet player in Chicago. Full time theatre musician and member of Board of Directors of Chicago Federation of Musicians. Active in performance and promotion of original music.

Jon-Paul Frappier

Born: July 7, 1968

Jon-Paul Frappier has worked with top names like Aretha Franklin, Destiny's Child, Michael Stewart and Alicia Keys. J.P. is a native Detroiter and is now calling Nashville home. Jon-Paul is a versatile jazz and commercial player, as well as an arranger, and composer. In a almost 20 year career he's had several TV appearances include HBO's "Comic Relief," appeared in NBC's "Go For It" musical series and West Side Story.Jon-Paul has performed over the years with with: Dwele, Aretha Franklin, Destiny's Child, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Belgrave, James Carter, Ellis Marsalis, Luther Allison, Dennis Coffey, The Temptations, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Room Full Of Blues, The Contours, Carl Craig, Kid Rock, Jeff Coffin, Chuck Findlay, The Machito Orchestra, Jerry Gonzalez and the list goes on

Amir ElSaffar

Amir ElSaffar, trumpeter, composer, singer, and santoor player, is garnering an international reputation for his work, both in the traditional Iraqi Maqam and in jazz music. Described as "one of the important carriers of the Iraqi Maqam tradition" by Maqam master, Hamid al-Saadi, Amir currently leads the only ensemble in the US performing Iraqi Maqam, Safaafir. Amir sings and plays santoor, and is accompanied by traditional instruments, such as the joze (spike fiddle) and tabla. This ensemble has researched ancient practices that have been lost in recent generations, and is now reviving these sounds, continuing the legacy of the great masters of this tradition

Ed Nuccilli

Ed Nuccilli was born on the east side of Detroit and was the youngest of five children. His father, Peter Nuccilli, an Italian immigrant, played trumpet for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and also gave private lessons to aspiring musicians. At a young age, Ed knew he wanted to go into music and play the trumpet like his father. "I remember watching my sister play the piano when I was only about 9 years old, and looking at the notes on the page and thinking I'd like to write those notes one day." Ed started studying music with his father at the age of 12, learning the "Solfeggio system"

Carlos Redman

Born: August 28, 1982

When the worlds of Hip-hop and Jazz collide, you get Carlos Redman, a musician with strong chops and limitless groove. This Detroit native has grown into one of the most prolific experimental trumpeters of the modern world. Blending a sultry combination of Jazz, Hiphop, R&B, Rock and Classical genres, he continues to defy boundaries as he is often drawn in comparison to another Detroiter, Donald Byrd.

Mario Abney

Mario Abney fuses traditional and extended trumpet techniques in a most inventive way; his strikingly personal instrumental vision endows the music with an infinite array of tonal color. Recognized for his ability to create pure musical dialogue, Mario is one of Ohio's hidden jazz treasures. Trumpeter Mario Abney, originally from Chicago, Ill, began his musical career with the piano at age 7. By the age of 11 Mario added drums to his musical training. He continued to hone his percussion skills by playing drums for his church. It was during High School that his interest turned from piano and drums to wind instruments

Anders Bergcrantz

Born: December 5, 1961

ANDERS BERGCRANTZ’ BIOGRAPHY 2012 The orchestral piece ”The Painter” by Anna-Lena Laurin with Anders Bergcrantz as trumpet soloist, is recorded for upcoming CD release. Anders Bergcrantz Quartet w/Adam Nussbaum performes at Montmartre, Copenhagen. Performing with The Richie Beirach European Quintet in Germany. Playing with The Lionel Hampton All Star Big Band in Italy. Recording a duo CD together with pianist Jan Lundgren for release early 2013. The Anders Bergcrantz Quintet feat. Billy Harper & Victor Lewis playing at the Ystad Jazz Festival. 2011 Anders Bergcrantz Quartet w/Victor Lewis performing at Montmartre, Copenhagen

Dr. Michael Schmidt

Born: January 1, 1962

Former lead trumpet player for Dr. Jerry Falwell on the Old Time Gospel Hour.

Walt Szymanski

Born: July 8, 1954

Walt Szymanski began his musical journey from a small home on the east side of Detroit that was constantly resonating with the sound of music. Listening to his mother play and sing the Broadway standards on the family piano and hearing the records of Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Al Hirt as well as the constant refrains of the ever present Motown sound presented him a tremendous musical foundation upon which to build.

The age of seven found Walt as a soprano soloist in the 120 voice, all male choir of St. Raymond in the Archdiocese of Detroit. He made his first professional appearance at that time, singing as well as soloing in front of an audience of 3000 at Ford Auditorium. As the choir began to performed more in orchestral situations, Walt was able to hear the beautiful sonority of the trumpet as it soared above the masses. His love quickly changed from vocalizing to playing the trumpet and upon entering high school he quickly captured first chair in wind ensemble and orchestra as well as playing lead trumpet in the jazz big band and school pit orchestra. In his senior year of high school, Walt was presented the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia award for the "Best Jazz Trumpet" in the State of Michigan.