Anthony fazio

Trumpeter and flugelhornist Anthony Fazio, a native of Staten Island, NY, is a two time Rutgers University graduate with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance. There he studied under the tutelage of Joe Magnarelli, Joe Mosello, Conrad Herwig, Ralph Bowen, and Bill O’Conell. Anthony currently plays lead trumpet for the Charles Mingus Big Band where he has toured, recorded and played with the band around the world at venues such as the North Sea, Vittoria, Umbria, and the Alhambra jazz festivals, as well as The Kennedy Center Jazz Club in Washington, D.C. He also plays lead trumpet for the Roy Hargrove Big Band and previously for the Captain Black Big Band, Cab Calloway Big Band, and subbed on the Broadway show "Prince of Broadway.” He performs regularly at NYC jazz clubs such as The Django, Blue Note, Birdland, The Jazz Gallery, and Smoke Jazz Club. Upon graduating from Rutgers University, Anthony began a career of teaching his craft to students of all levels, ranging from beginners to professional trumpet players. His teachings focus on the fundamentals of embouchure development, range, endurance, and technique. Anthony's desire and passion to spread his knowledge of trumpet playing inspired him to write his first book, Get A Grip- A Mental and Physical Approach to Playing Trumpet.