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Solomon Parham at Jazz Central Studios

Courtesy of Jazz Central Studios | Posted on February 6, 2015

Where

Jazz Central Studios
407 Central Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN
Map
(612) 729-1799

When

Mon, February 9, 2015
8:30 pm

At Door

$10

Musicians

About

Trumpet Player Solomon J. Parham, a native of the Motor City itself, Detroit, MI, is an up and comer here in the Twin Cities and is one whose performances are not to be missed. Solomon began his musical education in Detroit at the age of 9, studying trumpet with Herbie Williams. Solomon knew at this early age that the trumpet would be his instrument of choice, and so it was with that he began to embark upon his musical journey that would later develop into a rewarding career. Time proceeded, as did Solomon’s desire to grow musically and to further cultivate his musical awareness.

Solomon graduated from Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education. He then served as mentor/member of the Civic Jazz Orchestra (CJO), a Jazz education youth outreach program funded by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Later he became Director of Bands in the Lansing (MI) Public School District....

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