Jon Faddis - Definition and Overview

Jon Faddis, born in 1953 in Oakridge, California, is an eminent American jazz trumpet player. He has worked with most people of note in the jazz world, including among many others Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, and Lionel Hampton.

Alongside his playing career Faddis is a noted educator in jazz and trumpet.

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	skipzilla: RT @JazzOnTheTube ♫ Dizzy, Jon Faddis, Monty Alexander, Milt Jackson - "Get Happy" http://tw0.us/59p #jazzthursday
	SundaraSarjana: Denise Faddis of "Faddis Creative": www.Faddiscreative.com did my logo and I think she did a terrific job!
	ElementsOfJazz: @spoilednattyyah Hi Natalie! I enjoy the music of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jon Faddis. I also like Corey Wilkes.

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