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How does a trumpeter associated with the smooth-jazz genre make his mark in appearances with symphony orchestras? 'It's a combination of a few things,' said Chris Botti in a phone interview, 'starting with the great band I have on the road and then just enveloping our sound inside the symphony.' This cozy-sounding process rests on Botti's ...

Gerald Clayton isn't like the average young jazz musician. He was immersed in music studies for a long time , while gaining experience playing duo piano concerts with Barron, Benny Green and Mulgrew Miller and also performing as a sideman with the legendary Clark Terry.

Three big jazz festivals in the area this weekend, each completely different. Way different describes the Angel City Jazz Festival at the Ford Amphitheatre.

Dave Douglas , Bennie Maupin , Billy Childs , Nels Cline , Larry Goldings , Wayne Horvitz , etc.

Dave Douglas , Bennie Maupin , Billy Childs , Nels Cline , Larry Goldings , Wayne Horvitz , etc.

Dave Douglas , Bennie Maupin , Billy Childs , Nels Cline , Larry Goldings , Wayne Horvitz , etc.

SOURCE: All About Jazz Publicity Los Angeles JAZZPRO Master Class Series Studio City, CA August 1, 2009 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Looking for inspiration this summer? In an effort to join communities together by presenting local and international jazz artists that share themselves with students, young professionals and music aficionados,we offer this ...

There's a galaxy of stars participating in the event and singing or playing alongside Botti: John Mayer, Sting, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Lucia Micarelli, Steven Tyler, Dominic Miller... The trumpet maestro is also backed by two sets of musicians who play in good symbiosis.