Spanning Generations and Breaking Boundaries — The 2025 Festival of New Trumpet Music celebrates innovation in trumpet and brass with a dynamic lineup of performances across New York City and beyond, running September 5–12. This year features a tribute to Bill Dixon’s centennial, a new album from co-founder Dave Douglas, and the 2025 Award of Recognition honoring Olu Dara for his boundary-crossing career as a cornetist, composer, and storyteller.
Program
Brass Without Borders
FONT Music will once again feature exclusive online premieres, debuting on the festival’s opening day, allowing global audiences to experience cutting-edge trumpet music from wherever they are. These virtual sets extend FONT’s mission beyond New York City, amplifying bold new voices and innovative collaborations from across the globe.
YouTube – FONT Music
Friday, September 5 – The Jazz Gallery
7:30 PM – Dave Douglas Alloy
Dave Douglas, trumpet • Dave Adewumi, trumpet • Alexandra Ridout, trumpet • Sasha Berliner, vibraphone • Kate Pass, bass • Eliza Salem, drums
9:30 PM – Dave Adewumi’s Altus
Dave Adewumi, trumpet • Isaac Levien, bass • Nathan Reising, saxophones • Neta Raanan, saxophones • Ryan Sands, drums
The Jazz Gallery
1158 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
jazzgallery.org
Saturday, September 6 – The Jazz Gallery
7:30 PM – Dave Douglas Alloy
Dave Douglas, trumpet • Dave Adewumi, trumpet • Alexandra Ridout, trumpet • Sasha Berliner, vibraphone • Kate Pass, bass • Eliza Salem, drums
9:30 PM – Alexandra Ridout Quartet
Alexandra Ridout, trumpet • Yvonne Rogers, piano • Simón Willson, bass • David Sirkis, drums
The Jazz Gallery
1158 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
jazzgallery.org
Sunday, September 7 – Birdland
Grace Fox Big Band
Veronica Leahy, alto sax • Erena Terakubo, alto sax • Jade Elliott, tenor sax • Olivia Hughart, tenor sax • Noa Zebley, baritone sax • Summer Camargo, trumpet • Kellin Hanas, trumpet • Chloe Rowlands, trumpet • Janelle Finton, trumpet • Mariel Bildsten, trombone • Laura Orzehoski, trombone • Deb Smith, trombone • Becca Patterson, bass trombone • Naomi Nakanishi, piano • Anna Abondolo, bass • Eliza Salem, drums
Birdland Jazz Club
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
birdlandjazz.com
Monday, September 8 – Nublu
7:00–10:00 PM – Frank London and Steven Bernstein Double Bill
Conspiracy Brass
A night of trumpet music dedicated to Herb Robertson, Butch Morris, Lester Bowie, and Don Cherry.
Frank London, trumpet • Josh Roseman, trombone • Marcus Rojas, tuba • Reggie Nicholson, drums • Onel Matos, congas • Caylie Davis, trumpet (guest)
Resonation Trio
Steven Bernstein, trumpet • Scott Colley, bass • Nasheet Waits, drums • Scott Harding, electronics
Nublu
151 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009 (between 9th & 10th Streets)
nublu.net
Tuesday, September 9 – The New School
2:00 PM – Bill Dixon’s Index: Centennial Celebration and Score Reading Directed by Taylor Ho Bynum
Taylor Ho Bynum leads a brass-heavy ensemble through Index, Bill Dixon’s rarely performed orchestral work. Includes lecture, demonstration, and live performance.
Lang Hall, The New School
55 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
newschool.edu
Wednesday, September 10 – Public Records
7:30 PM – Michael Sarian’s ESQUINA
Michael Sarian, trumpet/fx • Santiago Leibson, keys • Marty Kenney, electric bass • Nathan Ellman-Bell, drums
9:00 PM – Palmedo Philips
Allison Philips, trumpet/electronics • Tree Palmedo, trumpet/electronics
Public Records
233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
publicrecords.org
Friday, September 12 – The Statuary
7:00 PM – Gratified Never Satisfied: A Tribute to William B. Fielder
A celebration of the late trumpet master and educator William B. Fielder, whose legacy shaped generations of modern trumpeters. The evening features three of his musical heirs:
7:00 PM – Ted Chubb Quintet
8:00 PM – Lee Hogans & Pursuance
9:00 PM – Terell Stafford Quintet
This special event honors legendary trumpet educator William B. Fielder, whose teachings shaped generations of trumpeters including all three featured artists. Suggested donation: $25.
Presented in partnership with The Statuary and FONT Music, with support from RiverviewJazz.org and the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.
The Statuary
53 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
thestatuary.org