John Raymond
John Raymond is one of the most promising, genre-bending musicians in jazz today. With a singular voice as a trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer, Raymond is “steering jazz in the right direction” (Downbeat Magazine) by pushing it's boundaries, seamlessly incorporating indie-rock, folk and electronic influences into his music. As Something Else reviews stated, “This is jazz, yes, but jazz with an open mind’.
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A prepossessing young player
— New York Times
John has released eight albums under his own name and received critical acclaim from outlets such as Stereogum, the New York Times, and Downbeat. He contributed to four Grammy-nominated albums and has performed or recorded with a wide range of artists, including legendary jazz drummer Billy Hart, pop star Sara Bareilles, Stellar Award-winning gospel producer Darnell Davis, and singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken.
John is a highly sought-after educator, serving as Professor of Jazz Studies at the renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, and as a guest lecturer and soloist at schools around the world. He is the author of "The Jazz Trumpet Routine: Fundamentals for the Creative Improviser" and the creator and host of the podcast "The Trumpet Summit."
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