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Ambrose Akinmusire
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Trumpeters · b. 1982

Ambrose Akinmusire

American jazz composer and trumpeter

Born
1 May 1982
Oakland
Country
United States
Active
2007–
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Ambrose Akinmusire is a jazz musician who plays trumpet. Ambrose Akinmusire was born on 1 May 1982 in Oakland. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Prelude” (2008) to “honey from a winter stone” (2025). Honours include Doris Duke Impact Award (2014).

Ambrose Olusiji Akinmusire ( born May 1, 1982) is an American avant-garde jazz trumpeter and composer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Prelude 2008
When the Heart Emerges Glistening 2011
The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint 2014
A Rift In Decorum 2017 · Live
Origami Harvest 2018
on the tender spot of every calloused moment 2020
Beauty Is Enough 2023
Owl Song 2023
honey from a winter stone 2025

Awards

  • 2014 Doris Duke Impact Award

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Ambrose Akinmusire play?

Ambrose Akinmusire is known for playing trumpet.

When and where was Ambrose Akinmusire born?

Ambrose Akinmusire was born 1 May 1982 in Oakland.

What are Ambrose Akinmusire's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Prelude (2008), When the Heart Emerges Glistening (2011), The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint (2014), A Rift In Decorum (2017) and Origami Harvest (2018).

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