Most musicians choose between art and commerce, but this Swiss trumpeter refused. For six decades, Franco Ambrosetti ran a manufacturing empire while performing alongside jazz legends from Dexter Gordon to Geri Allen.
Verve Records unveils 'Crisol: Grande-Terre,' a lost gem from the late jazz trumpeter's catalog, showcasing his innovative blend of Latin jazz and contemporary sounds.
From family legacy to community leadership, this seasoned trumpeter is orchestrating a renaissance in the Emerald City's once-thriving jazz culture.
Mark Masters calls trumpeter Tim Hagans "sui generis" - Latin for "one of a kind" - and he's not exaggerating. Masters' new album, Sui Generis, due out October 4, 2024 on Capri Records, serves as proof of Hagans' unique voice in jazz.