1953
Jon Faddis, American trumpet player, composer, and conductor
Jon Faddis, American trumpet player, composer, and conductor
Jon Faddis, American trumpet player, composer, and conductor
Jon Faddis
American jazz trumpeter, composer, and conductor (born 1953)
- Born
- 1953
Jon Faddis 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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