How did you become a trumpet player? I started playing trumpet in the 3rd grade, but my fascination started about a year before. In 2nd grade for African American History… Read More
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Category: Interviews
FONT Music Interview: Jeff Kaiser
John Blevins for FONT Music: How did you first get involved with FONT? What did you perform and with whom? Jeff Kaiser: Originally, it was supposed to be with the LA Trumpet… Read More
FONT Music Interview: Shane Endsley
By Thomas Bergeron, April 2016 – «When I was in college, a friend of mine played me a recording of Shane Endsley‘s composition Snake Pit from his debut album 2nd… Read More
Catching Up with FONT Music Alum: David Smith
We are delighted to present a very insightful chat with NYC based trumpeter, David Smith. A heavy presence on the NYC creative music and jazz scene, David is the whole… Read More
John Raymond & Pablo Masis – Interview Spotlight
John Raymond and Pablo Masis both moved to New York City in 2009 – since then they’ve spent a lot of their time creating a career in… Read More
Catching Up with FONT Music 2015 Artist & Curator: C.J. Camerieri
C.J. Camerieri has been a staple in the FONT Music cast of characters (er… trumpeters) since its inception. Over the past decade, C.J. has been developing a career that defies… Read More
Catching Up with FONT Music 2015 Artist: Thomas Bergeron
Thomas Bergeron is one of those trumpeters who does it all – and really well! As comfortable in the jazz world as he is in the classical world and in… Read More
Catching Up with FONT Music 2015 Artist: Brandon Ridenour
The ongoing question of “How do we save classical music?” has been looming for years it seems. Luckily, in the creative world, multiple ensembles are not just asking the question,… Read More
Catching Up with FONT Music 2015 Artist: Jonathan Powell
Jonathan Powell is a busy guy – from playing with some of the best big bands in town including Darcy Argue’s Secret Society and Arturo O’Farrill’s Big Band to performing… Read More
Catching Up with FONT 2015 Artist & Curator: Marquis Hill
If you are at all involved in the jazz scene, you likely have heard the name Marquis Hill over the past couple years – he’s the definition of a “rising… Read More
Catching Up with FONT Music 2015 Artist: Chad McCullough
Chad McCullough is no stranger to FONT Music, as over the past few years he’s been involved not only as a performer, but also behind the scenes as one of… Read More