Jon Faddis

Jon Faddis, born in 1953 in Oakridge, California, is an eminent American jazz trumpet player. He has worked with most people of note in the jazz world, including among many others Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, and Lionel Hampton.

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1953 - Oakridge, California - American - Jazz - Trumpet - Dizzy Gillespie - Count Basie - Charles Mingus - Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band - Lionel Hampton

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Alongside his playing career Faddis is a noted educator in jazz and trumpet.

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