Class 2: "Chop Talk" - Bios:

Dr. Alex Pope Norris
Playful and powerful, friendly and full of fire, Alex N.'s is a voice that reminds us how much fun we're having! Dishing quotes from Lee Morgan to Looney Tunes, he is a backbone of Mingus Big Band brass. He's also been heard with Village Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider, Dafnis Prieto Big Band, Amina Figarova, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Joshua Redman, Kenny Wheeler, Slide Hampton, and Steve Winwood, among others. His education includes University of Miami, Manhattan School of Music, and Peabody Conservatory, and he's been a featured adjudicator, clinician, and panelist at The Charles Mingus Festival. Alex N. plays all MBB trumpet parts, but usually gets the second book.

Tatum Greenblatt
With charm and style, you'd be hard pressed to find a more versatile trumpet player. Named by Wynton Marsalis as one of his favorite up-and-coming trumpeters, He's a regular with Mingus Big Band, Richard Bona, Jazz at Lincoln Center; he was integral to the Broadway orchestra for Tony-winning "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical", and serves on faculty at The Juilliard School, Rutgers University, and at JALC. He's also appeared with Blood Sweat & Tears, Maria Schneider, Roy Hargrove's Big Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra in performances all over the world. He is a compassionate educator and polished professional in high demand. Tatum plays all MBB trumpet books.

Philip Harper
"Jazz Music -- music of youth, music of love which creates a heart of truth" ... Philip Harper is an embodiment of music, a sound to be savored. Hailing from a musical family, he studied with Jackie McLean, and performed with Benny Golson, Etta Jones, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Cedar Walton. Most notably he was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the 80's, with whom he made several live recordings. With his brother Winard, their ensemble The Harper Brothers toured worldwide and saw great success with releases on Verve. As a beloved mentor he's cultured many young musicians, generously opening paths with knowledge and insight for future minds of music. Philip is a mainstay voice on the MBB third trumpet book.

In a rare opportunity, join the brass section of the Grammy-winning Mingus Big Band for a night of listening & conversation!

The Charles Mingus Institute Presents...
All The Things You Could Be / An Open Forum
Class 2: "Chop Talk" - TRUMPETS

Thursday, July 30th on ZOOM
5 - 7pm EDT

Dive into listening & conversation with some of the world's greatest trumpet players, improvisers, and educators to look into the world of Charles Mingus and Mingus Bands.

Pick the Mingus minds of these masters and hear stories from the bandstand; dig in to what goes into performing the music of Great American Composer Charles Mingus.

Featuring Trumpeters:
Randy Brecker
Anthony Fazio
Tatum Greenblatt
Philip Harper
Dr. Alexander Pope Norris
Jeremy Pelt
Alex Sipiagin
Jack Walrath (Charles Mingus Alum)
Walter White

With Q&A - This event is on ZOOM.

Tickets: http://choptalk.eventbrite.com

Mingus Institute / ATTYCB / Class 2: "Chop Talk" - TRUMPETS
* Free Admission to participants of the Mingus Festival. *
* Discount Admission available to students. *

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