Jon Faddis
American jazz trumpeter, composer, and conductor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jon Faddis (born July 24, 1953)[1] is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator, renowned for both his playing and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for his ability to closely mirror the sound of trumpet icon Dizzy Gillespie, who was his mentor along with pianist Stan Kenton and trumpeter Bill Catalano.
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Born | (1953-07-24) July 24, 1953 (age 70) Oakland, California, United States |
Genres | Bebop, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician Conductor Composer Educator |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet, flugelhorn |
Years active | 1971–present |
Website | www |
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