Wallace Roney

Wallace Roney (born May 25, 1960) is an American trumpet player and jazz musician. He was born in Philadelphia and attended Howard University and Berklee School of Music.

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May 25 - 1960 - American - Trumpet - Philadelphia - Howard University - Berklee School of Music

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Roney first came to prominence in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the early 1980s. Later in the 80s and early 1990s, Roney was an integral part of Tony Williams's quintet. In 1991, Roney played with Miles Davis at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

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Art Blakey - Tony Williams - Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival

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Roney recorded his debut album, Verses, on the Muse label in 1987. A number of albums on Muse, Warner Bros. and Stretch Records followed. His most recent album is Prototype, recorded in 2004 for HighNote Records.

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Roney is married to pianist Geri Allen.

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