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Artist
Josh Rzepka
8+ albums
trumpetjazz
about
A performer of all styles, a composer, and an educator…Josh is at home in the concert hall, recital hall, jazz club, and jazz festival. Whether playing in orchestra, brass quintet, big band, or jazz quartet, Josh is constantly expanding his musical horizons, and is constantly seeking out new venues for musical expression. Born in Akron, Ohio, Josh is a graduate of the esteemed Oberlin Conservatory of Music, with a degree in classical trumpet and jazz performance. His trumpet teachers at Oberlin were Roy Poper (classical) and Kenny Davis (jazz). He started playing the trumpet while in the 4th grade. At 25, Josh has already played at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Severance Hall, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Cleveland Bop Stop, Night Town, Blossom Music Center, and the Knitting Factory. Additionally, he has performed with such jazz luminaries as Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Marcus Belgrave, John and Jeff Clayton and Christian McBride. In the classical world, Josh has performed as a soloist giving recitals in Akron, Oberlin, and Boston. He has also performed with the Oberlin Orchestra, Boston University Orchestra, and the Ashland Symphony. While in High school Josh was invited to be a member of the Tri-C Jazz-fest High-school All-Star Big Band. Performing with the All-Star Band, Josh shared the stage with many jazz greats, and had the opportunity to open for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Gregory Hines. Josh also performed at the IAJE mid-west conference, the Tri-C J
