Category:Faddis, Jon

Jon Faddis (born July 24, 1953) is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator renowned for both his highly virtuosic command of the instrument and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for his ability to closely mirror the sound of trumpet icon Dizzy Gillespie, who was his mentor along with Stan Kenton trumpeter Bill Catalano. His nephew is Madlib, acclaimed hip hop and jazz producer.[1]