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Jon Faddis | |
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 Faddis performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 24, 1953 Oakland, California, United States |
| Genres | Bebop, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Conductor Composer Educator |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, flugelhorn |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Website | www |
Jon Faddis (born July 24, 1953)[1] 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.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 141. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
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