Jon Faddis

Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis
	Faddis performing in 2007
Background information
Born	July 24, 1953 (age 71); Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres	Bebop; jazz;
Occupations	Musician; Conductor; Composer; Educator;
Instruments	Trumpet; flugelhorn;
Years active	1971–present
Website	www.jonfaddis.net

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.

[LarkinJazz-1] 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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