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Jon Faddis

Active

1970s - 2010s

Born

July 24, 1953 in Oakland, CA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Neo-Bop Post-Bop Film Score Jazz Instrument Trumpet Jazz Bop

Also Known As

Jon Faddis

Member Of

The Players Association
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Jon Faddis

Biography by Scott Yanow

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Jazz trumpeter renowned for his upper-register fireworks and devotion to Dizzy Gillespie.
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    Jon Faddis
    Legacy
  • Teranga
    Jon Faddis
    Teranga
  • Jon & Billy
    Jon Faddis / Billy Harp …
    Jon & Billy
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  • Playful
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Artists Themes

  • Late Night
  • Dinner Ambiance
  • Hanging Out
  • Playful
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