With Guest Terell Stafford, Trumpet

The Jazz Ensembles are joined by acclaimed New York trumpet player, Terell Stafford. Hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player,” by piano legend McCoy Tyner, Stafford combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism; his expressive and well defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads. Jazz Ensemble I performs Stafford’s compositions alongside the trumpet artist. “We are very excited to be hosting the great Terell Stafford as part of our Jazz Studies guest artist program,” said program director, Peter Sommer. “He is a great educator, composer, and artist and I’m happy to have the chance to share his knowledge and music with our students!”