Results for "Trumpet"

Stephen Lands

Born: July 28, 1987

Hailing from the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Steve has been swaying stages, clubs, bars, Museums, Houses-of-worship, and studios the world over for almost 2 decades now. He’s got the kind of skill that can only be gained from both a truly curious mind and from working with great artists from all walks of life! From shows and tours with R&B/Soul/Gospel grammy-winner Pj Morton, holding down a residency in Las Vegas playing trumpet for the chart-topping long-running band Maroon 5, doing festivals with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and tours through Europe with Swiss pianist and composer  Florian Favre, to studio sessions with the Black Keys, jamming in DC with Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, playing in big bands with Ellis, Jason, Branford, and Delfeayo Marsalis, and doing a tribute to David Bowie with Arcade Fire! Courage and care are his motivation for Music and he’s got more than enough of both to give you a sonic fantasy.

Broad St. Jazz

Broad St. Jazz Bands has some of the best Atlanta area musicians which are passionate about the jazz music and the transformative power it can have on a community. 

Broad St Jazz Bands mission is to entertain, enrich, unify, and connect our local community through Jazz music.

Mr. Tim Otis is the musical director of Broad St. Jazz Bands.  Tim is a retired U.S. Marine Corps musician, USMC All Star Jazz band member, and National Director for Musician Recruiting.

Groovosophers

The Groovosophers band was formed in Krakow in March 2023, continuing the tradition of the Goddard Quartet/Quintet band, founded in 1997 at the jazz workshops in Chodziez. Over the years, musicians have met in various lineups and musical genres, and in 2023 they decided to fulfil their dreams and combine their strengths, creating their own energetic material together.

In July 2023 and 2024, the band played at the Night of the Museum at the medieval castle Pieskowa Skała in Sułoszowa. In April 2024, Groovosophers was a part of the celebration of the opening of the Improwizacja Jazz Club in Krakow and as guest, Leszek Żądło on soprano saxophone joined the band on stage. In September 2024, the band played as a headliner on the 8th Hammond Kielce Festival. The band plays energetic concerts in jazz clubs around.

Pere Navarro

Born: May 5, 1994

Pere Navarro (Ibiza, 1994) is a trumpeter, pianist, composer, producer, and DJ, recognized as one of the most outstanding talents in the Spanish jazz scene. His innovative approach has reshaped the European music landscape, blending the sophistication and soul of Afro-American music with the eclectic and vibrant essence of his homeland, Ibiza. This unique signature has led to an authentic sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries.

With three albums under his belt, Navarro has solidified a distinctive musical identity. His latest work, QUINTESSENTIAL (2025), an ambitious double album, reaffirms his creative depth and artistic evolution. His previous records, Perenne and Live in Madrid, released under the prestigious Fresh Sound Records label, quickly positioned him as a key figure in contemporary jazz.

Skylar Tang

Skylar Tang is an eighteen-year-old rising-star trumpet player and composer. She was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently attends Columbia University and Juilliard Conservatory in New York. Skylar has played locally with renowned musicians such as Larry Vuckovich, Marcus Shelby, and Amina Figarova at the Bay Area’s most esteemed venues such as SFJAZZ, the Black Cat, and San Jose Jazz Fest. She has toured the US, Europe, and South Africa with Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra Jazz Band, which featured guest artists Sean Jones, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Jazzmeia Horn

Kim Paterson

Harry James and His Orchestra

Active since: 1939

Harry James' orchestra, formed in 1939, was one of the prominent big bands of the swing era. Initially a section leader in Benny Goodman's band, James quickly established his own ensemble, which became known for its vibrant brass section and energetic performances. The band featured notable soloists, including vocalists like Frank Sinatra and Helen Forrest and instrumentalists such as saxophonist Corky Corcoran, and achieved commercial success with hits like "You Made Me Love You" and "I Had the Craziest Dream." Known for its solid blend of jazz and popular music, Harry James' orchestra remained a significant presence in the swing and big band scene throughout the 1940s and beyond, adapting to changing musical tastes while maintaining its distinctive style.

In Motion Quartet

Active since: 2019

Led by Seattle-based saxophonist Steve Treseler and Bellingham-based trumpeter Kevin Woods, In Motion Quartet releases their debut album The Grind, an adventurous set of original music exploring propulsive grooves and the avant-garde. With a nod to the chord-less groups of Ornette Coleman, Dewey Redman, and Lee Konitz, the instrumentation allows the band the freedom to stretch harmonically and melodically, while maintaining an emphasis on rhythmic interaction and improvised counterpoint. Treseler and Woods seem to communicate telepathically, with a great sense of élan, curiosity, and vitality.

Matt Perronne

Born: November 6, 2001

Matt Perronne is a trumpeter, bandleader, and composer of the New Orleans area. He began his career playing with various brass bands of the city, eventually finding his love for New Orleans composers. This led to his enrollment at Loyola University-New Orleans in 2020, graduating in 2024 with a degree in jazz studies.. While in school, Perronne found consistent work playing on the famous Steamboat Natchez six nights a week, which he continues to do. Matt Perronne is also the leader of the Blue Rose Music Group, and has recently put together a solo project of original music. He has played at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival multiple times and is an experienced performer in the New Orleans jazz club scene.

Stuart Hawkins

Stuart Hawkins is a jazz trumpeter, composer and producer with a soulful, funky sound.

Born in Australia to British and Malaysian-Chinese parents and raised in Hong Kong, Stuart began playing the trumpet at the age of nine, and his love for jazz and blues grew throughout his teenage years.

Stuart studied Modern History at the University of Oxford and performed regularly with some of the UK’s top young jazz talents. Returning to Hong Kong, he became a frequent performer at The Jazz Club and played in venues across Asia.

Now based in Thailand, Stuart has collaborated with leading Thai and international jazz and pop artists.