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Shunzo Ohno Ensemble at The Falcon

Courtesy of Sally Lynch | Posted on March 4, 2017

Where

The Falcon
1348 Rte 9w
Marlboro, NY
Map
845-236-7970

When

Sun, March 5, 2017
7:00 pm

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Musicians

About

Featuring:
Shunzo Ohno/Trumpet, David Berkman/Piano, Daryl Johns/Bass, Ray Spiegel/Tabla and Steve Johns/Drums

http://shunzoohno.com/

Shunzo Ohno is one of the most influential jazz trumpeters in the world today - known for his powerful compositions and riveting live performances. Master drummer, Art Blakey urged him to move to NYC, which triggered tours with The Jazz Messengers, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gil Evans, Machito and other legends who all inspired his authentic voice. His own group has performed internationally on concert tours and festivals.
Ohno recorded a Grammy Award-winning album with Machito and His Salsa Big Band (1983), which featured his compelling Latin energy and dazzling solos. Mr. Ohno has 16 recordings under his own name as a leader and has appeared on over thirty more as a sideman. His fascinating life, with his triumph over illness and adversity is the subject of a biography, "Trumpet of Hope" and a documentary, "Trumpet of Glory." Fuji Television featured his story on the primetime show "Unbelievable."...

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