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Jon Faddis
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Trumpeters · b. 1953

Jon Faddis

American jazz trumpet player

Born
24 July 1953
Oakland
Country
United States
Active
1971–
Record labels
MNRK Music Group
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Jon Faddis is a jazz musician who plays trumpet and flugelhorn. Jon Faddis was born on 24 July 1953 in Oakland. The music is usually filed under jazz, post-bop and bebop. Record labels: MNRK Music Group. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Youngblood” (1976) to “Teranga” (2006).

Jon Faddis (born July 24, 1953) 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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Discography

Studio and live albums

Youngblood 1976
Good and Plenty 1980
Legacy 1986
Jon & Billy 1987
Into the Faddisphere 1989
Hornucopia 1991
Remembrances 1998
Teranga 2006

Also plays on

Albums where Jon Faddis is credited as a sideman

1986 August — Eric Clapton trumpet
1989 Journeyman — Eric Clapton trumpet
1989 Four Symphonic Works by Duke Ellington — Duke Ellington trumpet

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jon Faddis play?

Jon Faddis is known for playing trumpet and flugelhorn.

When and where was Jon Faddis born?

Jon Faddis was born 24 July 1953 in Oakland.

What are Jon Faddis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Youngblood (1976), Good and Plenty (1980), Legacy (1986), Jon & Billy (1987) and Into the Faddisphere (1989).

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