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Rashawn‘s resume goes on to include recordings and performances with: WILLIE NELSON, MACEO PARKER, ZAC BROWN, USHER, CEE LO GREEN, LUDACRIS, BRANFORD MARSALIS, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, PEE WEE ELLIS, FRED WESLEY, UNCLE KRACKER, CHAKA KHAN, STEVIE WONDER, THE EDGE (OF U2), RODNEY JERKINS, FRED HAMMOND, BEBE WINANS, CHRIS CORNELL, GEORGE CLINTON, RAY J, JOHN MAYER, MATISYAHU, ROY HARGROVE, NICHOLAS PAYTON, ?UESTLOVE, LLOYD, FLO-RIDA, TALIB KWELI, COMMON, TRICK DADDY, RICK ROSS, ROBERT RANDOLPH, B REAL (OF CYPRESS HILL), KIM BURRELL, RICHARD SMALLWOOD, KELLY PRICE, THE HAWKINS FAMILY, MESHELL N‘ DEGEOCELLO, BABA MAAL, FEMI KUTI and many more. keLLyRoSSUm Kelly Rossum is an American (USA) jazz trumpet player and composer. He has released four albums as a leader and has appeared on over 40 recordings as a sideman. His most recent album, Family, was released in 2008. The Dakota Jazz Club said, “Kelly Rossum is one of the most fearlessly inventive musicians in a region teeming with new sounds. His recorded projects have redefined what is new in jazz.” Known for combining modern improvisations with traditional jazz elements; his music continues to reach new audiences the world over. Kelly has recently joined the faculty at Christopher Newport University as Director of Jazz Studies. His new composition, Serenity Valley, will be premiered at the 2011 ITG Festival of Trumpets concert. For more information visit: www.krossum.com k.o.SKiNSNES K.O. Skinsnes started playing the trumpet at the age of 16. From the beginning, he was extremely frustrated with how difficult it was to play. As he progressed, he constantly sought the best teachers and equipment in the hope of making trumpet playing easier for himself. K.O. feels fortunate to have studied with a number of fine teachers, including Vince Penzarella (New York Philharmonic), Gary Grant (Los Angeles studios), Bill Adam, John Madrid, Jim Manley, and Lynn Nicholson. With his educational background and the help of several mentors, he has gained broad knowledge of the science involved in the design and playing of brass instruments. He also brings an incredibly unique perspective to this science, because of his keen interest in loudspeaker design and PA system optimization. This, combined with his relationship with innovative loudspeaker manufacturer Meyer Sound, has given him the chance to relate this knowledge to the trumpet and mouthpiece system. Since 1990 he has worked with other brass players to solve problems and make playing a more enjoyable experience. K.O. is the co-designer of the V~Raptor and the VRII Trumpets, as well as the Flex line of mouthpieces. These fine handcrafted instruments and mouthpieces offer superior intonation, great projection and an extremely resonant sound. „From the versatile demands of a Broadway show to the hard driving R & B sounds of the award winning band Reno Jones, trumpeter K.O. Skinsnes is the real deal. He is a highly skilled musician who has a great passion for the trumpet. This love for the trumpet is the driving force that led him into trumpet design.“ Mike Thompson Principal Trumpet, Lincoln Symphony Orchestra LewSoLoff A consummate fixture on the New York jazz scene, Lew Soloff’s career is filled with a rich history of renowned sessions and world-class collaborations. From the time he eased into the east coast world of trend setting musicians in the mid 1960s, Soloff’s creative ventures have resulted in a respected body of work that places him in a category of true accomplishment and keeps his elegant and lyrical signatures in constant demand. Whether interpreting a standard or improvising on an original composition, his phrasing and note choices exemplify his unique voice. Soloff is known as a virtuoso with tremendous range and superior technical command, yet he exudes a wisdom for quietness and melody. Soloff’s expertise includes trumpet, flugelhorn, harmon mute, plunger mute and he is particularly recognized for his work on piccolo trumpet. Soloff’s current schedule of engagements provides a varied platform for his music. Reaching back to his roots in Latin music, Lew Soloff And The Afro Cuban Ensemble is creating excitement around New York City. One of his early mentors was the acclaimed Cuban bandleader Machito and the lessons learned in that context have become an integral part of Soloff’s repertoire. Stepping into the Gillespie tradition of melding American jazz and African-based Cuban rhythms, Soloff adds his own signature to this exciting ensemble, which features timbales, congas, electric bass and keyboards with traditional Cuban-style vocal harmonies. “This is one of the most wonderful bands I have ever played with, full of fire and beauty and capable of going in many directions,” explains Soloff. “When I was 21 and first came to New York I was very lucky to work with Machito, one of the best Afro-Cuban bands around. To top things off, the musical director was the great Cuban instrumentalist Mario Bauzá.” His longtime collaboration with the late Gil Evans resulted in a new relationship with the Bohuslän Big Band in Sweden. The orchestra invited Soloff to perform George Gershwin’s Porgy And Bess, originally arranged by Evans for one of Soloff’s important influences, Miles Davis. The suite was recorded and filmed live at The Göteborg Concerthouse and released in 2009. As a solo artist, Soloff has 8 recordings to his credit as a leader. Besides his association with Gil Evans, Soloff considers his work with Ornette Coleman to be particularly pivotal. In addition to being a featured trumpet soloist on several occasions with Coleman, he was also asked to perform with Coleman and The Kronos Quartet on a commission for trumpet and strings. Soloff was also the lead trumpeter of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band under the direction of Jon Faddis during its entire tenure and spent six years as first trumpet in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. By 1966, he was performing with Maynard Ferguson and soon became a regular in the Joe Henderson / Kenny Dorham Big Band. That year he also joined the Gil Evans Group, an affiliation he considers his most influential. It was a creative relationship that lasted until Evans’ death in 1988. In the large bands of the 1960s, Soloff received his continuing education, joining groups led by Clark Terry, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri Page 50 | International Trumpet Guild Program
including the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band. But it was in the popular groundbreaking group Blood, Sweat And Tears that Soloff’s trumpet solos became an indelible part of American culture. He was an integral part of the band from 1968 to 1973, racking up 9 Gold records, a Grammy for “Record of The Year” (1969) and creating those searing horn lines in “Spinning Wheel.” Following his time with Blood, Sweat And Tears, Soloff demonstrated his distinguished abilities in the studio. The depth of recordings that include his work illustrate why he is consistently in demand. Some of those projects include releases by; Roy Ayers, Bob Belden, George Benson, Benny Carter, Stanley Clarke, Paquito D’Rivera, Miles Davis/Quincy Jones (Live At Montreux), Mercer Ellington, Grant Green, Lionel Hampton, Bob James, Herbie Mann, Tania Maria, Carmen McRae, Laura Nyro, Jaco Pastorius, Mongo Santamaria, Little Jimmy Scott, Wayne Shorter and Stanley Turrentine. This classically trained jazz player however is indeed a chameleon in front of the microphone, participating in sessions and concerts for some of pop’s most respected figures namely; Tony Bennett, Elvis Costello, Marianne Faithful, Aretha Franklin, Lou Reed, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Barbra Streisand. Defying strict classification, he can also be heard on recordings by Phillip Glass and Kip Hanrahan as well as Blues legends John Mayall and Dr. John. A brief listing of the film soundtracks that have Soloff in the mix include; The Big Lebowski, Lethal Weapon 3, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Carlito’s Way, The Color of Money, Coming To America, The Mambo Kings, Meet Joe Black, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Tender Mercies, and Maid In Manhattan. Also a respected educator, he continues to appear at universities around the country where he utilizes the Gil Evans arrangements that have been an essential element of his repertoire through the years. He has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music for nearly 20 years and has been an adjunct faculty member at Julliard and New School. Lew Soloff plays exclusively on Sonaré Bb trumpets made by Blessing. MArvINSTAmm Throughout his distinguished career, Marvin Stamm has been praised for both the art and the craft of trumpet playing. Leonard Feather stated that “Mr. Stamm is an accomplished performer whose technical skill is used as a means to stimulating original ends.” While attending North Texas State University, a school noted for its innovative Lab Band program Mr. Stamm was discovered by Stan Kenton. Upon graduating, Stamm performed with the Kenton’s orchestra as the jazz trumpet soloist 1961-1962, recording five albums with the orchestra. In 1965-1966, he toured worldwide with Woody Herman. Marvin Stamm settled in New York City in late 1966, quickly establishing himself as a busy jazz and studio trumpeter. New York was bustling with jazz activity during that period, and Stamm performed at key venues with many of the significant players in the business. He gained considerable recognition for his playing with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (1966-1972) and the Duke Pearson Big Band (1967-1970), as well as performing with Frank Sinatra (1973-1974) and the Benny Goodman Sextet (1974-1975), among others. Stamm was also a recognized firstcall studio player (1966-1989). Some of the jazz artists with whom he recorded include Bill Evans, Quincy Jones, Oliver Nelson, Duke Pearson, Thad Jones, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Patrick Williams, Michel Legrand, Lena Horne, Frank Foster, Paul Desmond, George Benson, and many other popular artists of the period as well. Eschewing the lucrative studio scene in the late ‘80s, Mr. Stamm has focused his attention on his first love, playing jazz. Over his career, he has been a member of John Lewis’ American Jazz Orchestra, the Bob Mintzer Band, the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, Louis Bellson’s big band and/or quintet and, on a number of occasions, performed with the big band of composer Maria Schneider. Currently, Mr. Stamm spends much of the year touring. His activities include performing as a soloist, touring with his jazz quartet, and playing in duo with pianist Bill Mays. Stamm and Mays recently formed and are touring with a new group, the Inventions Trio, which includes cellist Alisa Horn. Stamm performs occasionally with symphony orchestras and maintains his ties with the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band. At home, Mr. Stamm participates and performs with the Westchester Jazz Orchestra, a big band made up of some of the finest jazz musicians in the New York area, all living in Westchester County and led by composer/arranger Mike Holober. The critical response to Stamm’s work has been highly enthusiastic. Downbeat reported that “Stamm has a gorgeous tone on the trumpet and flugelhorn, and he flies through the changes”. JazzTimes said that “the Memphis native has chops and talent in abundance. He can burn on bebop changes, or mellow out on a ballad, all the time maintaining the lucid consistency that enthusiasm and experience engenders.” Jazz Review states, “It is a pleasure listening to the work of Marvin Stamm, anytime! Stamm is a musician’s musician, performing flawlessly on his trumpet and flugelhorn.” Consciously acknowledging his debt to the influence and guidance of former teachers and fellow musicians, Marvin Stamm also commits a good deal of his time and energies to helping young music students develop their own voices. His involvement in jazz education takes him to universities and high schools across the U.S. and abroad as a performer, clinician and mentor, perpetuating the traditions of excitement and innovation that jazz represents. JAMeSTHomPSoN James Thompson is currently Professor of Trumpet at the Eastman School of Music. He came to this position having played Principal Trumpet in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since September 1990. He has held corresponding positions with the Phoenix Symphony, the Orchestra of the State of Mexico, the National Symphony of Mexico, and for 14 years, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he was raised in Phoenix, Arizona where he began trumpet studies at the age of ten. His principal teachers included Richard Longfield and Roger Voisin. Mr. Thompson has been active both as a soloist and a teacher. He has taught trumpet and Brass Ensemble at Northern Arizona University, the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, and McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He has also performed as soloist with orchestras in North and South America as well as Europe. In 1979 he competed in the first Maurice Andre International Trumpet Competition and was a prizewinner. He has made recital tours to Japan, Canada, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Latin America. He has also been a guest artist with the Summit Brass, a brass chamber ensemble made up of members from America’s finest orchestras, and Chicago’s Music of the Baroque. International Trumpet Guild Program | Page 51
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