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Jon Faddis, Trumpet/Cornet

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b. July 24, 1953

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Oakland, CA

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Extremely versatile player who has been highly sought as both a lead trumpeter and soloist owing to his extraordinary range.  Student of Dizzy Gillespie, Faddis has a wealth of experience in big bands and as a session player.  He is currently the artistic director of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (based at Columbia College in Chicago) and a member of the faculty of The Conservatory of Music at Purchase State University in New York.

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Carnegie Hall Jazz Band (The)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Faddis

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