Mario Abney is originally from Chicago but moved to New Orleans in 2008. Mario is an active trumpet player on the New Orleans music scene and is a member of the Lagniappe Brass Band. http://marioabney.net
Lucian Barbaran is an American Trombone player, born in 1956, from New Orleans, Louisiana. Lucian comes from a family of musicians and tours internationally with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Harry Connick Jr. Lucian currently resides in New Orleans and performs regularly.
Mark Braud is a trumpet player who comes from a long line of New Orleans musicians.
He is the grandson of legendary trumpeter “John Picket” Brunious, Sr., and the nephew of jazz trumpeters and Preservation Hall leaders Wendell Brunious and John Brunious.
Mark attended NOCCA and is currently the leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. He is also been a sideman for such groups as Harry Connick, Jr., Dr. Michael White, Eddie Bo, and Henry Butler. Mark currently resides in New Orleans and performs regularly.
Graham Breedlove is from Lafayette, LA. He is currently a trumpet soloist with the Army Blues jazz ensemble and is an active clinician / performer.
www.grahambreedlove.com
Wendell Brunious is a trumpet player and singer who comes from a family deeply rooted in New Orleans music. His father, John Brunious Sr (who also played trumpet and piano) arranged for Billy Eckstein and Cab Calloway. Wendell’s uncle, Willie Santiago, was one of the first guitar players recorded and at one time worked with the legendary Buddy Bolden. Wendell was also the leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band for over 23 years. Wendell currently resides in New Orleans and performs regularly.
www.wendellbrunious.com
Jeremy Davenport has been a part of the New Orleans music scene for many years;
performing at the Ritz-Carlton on Canal Street at the Davenport Lounge. Originally from St. Louis, this trumpet player and singer has studied with Ellis Marsalis and has
performed with Harry Connick Jr.’ big band. www.jeremydavenport.com
Cory Distefano grew up in New Orleans and now resides in Nashville. Cory is a professional trumpet player and has played and recorded with many nationally known acts.
Aaron Fletcher is a professional saxophonist residing in New Orleans. He attended NOCCA and studied with Ellis Marsalis. Aaron has performed with Terrence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Stevie Wonder, filmmaker – Spike Lee, and many others.
Barney Floyd is originally from Indiana, but has lived in New Orleans for many years.
He is a professional trumpet player and is very active in the New Orleans music scene.
Barney is currently the lead trumpet player for the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and a member of the Nightcrawlers Brass Band.
Chadwick Gunnery is a native New Orleans trumpet player and member of the Rebirth Brass Band. The Rebirth Brass Band was awarded a Grammy in 2011.
Leroy Jones is a native New Orleans trumpet player that is active on the New Orleans scene. Leroy performs regularly with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and has also performed with Harry Connick Jr., Leroy Jones Hurricane Brass Band, and several other groups. http://spiritofneworleans.com/leroy.htm
Marlon Jordan is a native New Orleans trumpet player and comes from a musical New Orleans family. Marlon attended NOCCA and is very active on the New Orleans music scene. http://www.marlonjordan.com
King (pseudonym). Interviewee elected to remain anonymous for this research study.
Mike Krobin is originally from New York City and moved to New Orleans in 2008.
Otherwise known as “Trumpet Mike”, he is an active trumpet player on the New Orleans music scene. http://trumpetmike.com
Branford Marsalis a native New Orleans saxophonist and comes from a famous musical New Orleans family. Branford currently resides in Chapel Hill, NC and is an
internationally recognized performer. http://www.branfordmarsalis.com
Delfeayo Marsalis is a native New Orleans trombonist and comes from a famous musical New Orleans family. Delfeayo currently resides in New Orleans and is an internationally recognized performer. http://delfeayomarsalis.com
Jason Marsalis is a native New Orleans percussionist and comes from a famous musical New Orleans family. Jason currently resides in New Orleans and is an internationally recognized performer. http://jasonmarsalis.com
Ashlin Parker is originally from Charlotte, NC and moved to New Orleans in 2007.
Ashlin is very active on the New Orleans music scene and is a member of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. http://ashlinparker.com/jazz/
Nicholas Payton is a native of New Orleans and comes from a famous musical family.
Nicholas is an internationally recognized trumpet player. http://www.nicholaspayton.com Walter Ramsey is a native New Orleans tuba and trombone player. He currently leads the Stooges Brass Band. http://nolamusicians.com/tag/walter-ramsey/
Ian Smith is originally from Belize but moved to New Orleans in 1981. Ian is an active trumpet player on the New Orleans music scene. http://nolamusicians.com/tag/walter-ramsey/
Jeremy Thomas is a trumpet player that recently moved to New Orleans and is active on the New Orleans scene.
Dr. Nick Volz is originally from New Orleans and is an active trumpet player on the New Orleans music scene. Dr. Volz is also the trumpet professor at Loyola University.
http://cmfa.loyno.edu/music/bio/nick-volz
Brice Winston is originally from Tucson, AZ but lived in New Orleans for sixteen years.
Brice is an internationally recognized musician and is a member of the Terrence Blanchard Quintet. http://bricewinston.com
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