Carnegie Hall Presents The Majesty Of Jazz Trumpet 4/27

On Tuesday, April 27, at 8:30 p.m., Jon Faddis-celebrated jazz trumpeter, composer, conductor, and educator-returns to Carnegie Hall with a performance that pays homage to the musical styles of trumpeters who have left an indelible footprint on the instrument as well as on the jazz music genre. The program, entitled The Majesty of the Jazz Trumpet, features Faddis and members of his quartet-pianist David Hazeltine; bassist Todd Coolman; and drummer Dion Parson-performing a musical exploration that spans more than 80 years and includes music by such jazz greats as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Faddis himself.

Faddis has been heralded as "a trumpet player of prodigious lyrical force" by the Wall Street Journal, and has received universal praise for his virtuosic command of the trumpet. His most recent record, Teranga (Koch, 2006), was well received by audiences and critics alike, and featured Faddis and his quartet performing original compositions with special guests including Russell Malone (guitar), Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone), Frank Wess (alto flute), and Clark Terry (flugelhorn & vocals) among others.

This is the third and final performance of Carnegie Hall's 2009-2010 Just Jazz: The Joyce Wein Series, a three-part series presented by Carnegie Hall in partnership with legendary jazz impresario George Wein in memory of his late wife, Joyce Wein.

About the Artist
Jon Faddis is a complete and consummate musician-conductor, composer, and educator. Marked by both intense integrity and humor, Faddis earned accolades from his close friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie, who declared, "He's the best ever, including me!" As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range, and with full command of his instrument, he makes the practically impossible seem effortless. Born in 1953, Faddis began playing the trumpet at age seven after being inspired by an appearance by Louis Armstrong on television. Meeting Dizzy Gillespie as a teenager proved to be the beginning of a unique friendship that spanned almost three decades. Shortly before his 18th birthday, Faddis joined Lionel Hampton's band and moved from Oakland to New York City. He worked as lead trumpeter for the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard (and on tour all around the world), formed his own quartet, and soon began directing orchestras, including the Grammy-winning United Nation Orchestra, the Dizzy Gillespie 70th Birthday Big Band, the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, the Carnegie Hall Centennial Big Band, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York (2003-present). The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2005-2006 at Columbia College in Chicago, named Faddis as its Artistic Director in August 2004. He continues to conduct both the Chicago Jazz Ensemble and the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York, and has also served as guest conductor and featured guest with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Faddis's distinctive sound is heard on hundreds of records and numerous soundtracks for film and television. His original jazz opera Lulu Noire (1997) was named a "Top 10" pick by USA Today. Other original compositions may be heard on his Grammy-nominated Remembrances (Chesky 1998), Hornucopia (Epic 1991), Into the Faddisphere (Epic 1989), and his latest release Teranga (Koch 2006). Faddis remains true to the tradition of honoring mentors, regularly leading master classes and clinics worldwide, and also teaching as a full-time faculty member at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College-SUNY (where he is Professor & Director of Jazz Performance) and as guest lecturer at Columbia College Chicago.

Program Information
Tuesday, April 27 at 8:30 p.m.
(this performance was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 29)
Zankel Hall
JON FADDIS QUARTET
Jon Faddis, Trumpet
David Hazeltine, Piano
Todd Coolman, Bass
Dion Parson, Drums

THE MAJESTY OF THE JAZZ TRUMPET

Sponsored by Mizuho Securities USA Inc.

Presented by Carnegie Hall in partnership with George Wein.

This concert and Just Jazz: The Joyce Wein Series are sponsored by the Joyce and George Wein Foundation in memory of Joyce Wein.

Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall.

Ticket Information
Tickets, $36 and $46, are available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 154 West 57th Street, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 or by visiting the Carnegie Hall website, carnegiehall.org.

For more information discount ticket programs, including those for students, Notables members, and Bank of America customers, visit carnegiehall.org/discounts.