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Artist
Terell Stafford
12+ albums
jazztrumpetcontemporary jazzAllHear
about
Terell Stafford has been hailed as "one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player" by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Known for being a gifted and versatile player with a voice all his own, Stafford combines lyricism and a deep love of melody with a spirited, adventurous edge. This uniquely expressive, well-defined musical talent allows Stafford the ability to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads. Stafford picked up his first trumpet at the age of thirteen, and even though he was drawn to jazz, initially studied classical music. While pursuing a music education degree at the University of Maryland, Stafford played with the school's jazz band. It was during this time that he began to immerse himself in jazz, listening to everything that he could get his hands on. He cites as one of his most profound musical influences Clifford Brown's rendition of Cherokee. In 1988, Stafford had the good fortune to meet and receive advice from Wynton Marsalis who suggested that Stafford study with Dr. William Fielder at Rutgers University. During his time at Rutgers, Stafford was invited to join Bobby Watson's group, Horizon. Over the next five years, Stafford was able to balance his offstage education with the incredible knowledge and experience he gained from performing alongside Watson, co-leader Victor Lewis, and Shirley Scott. Stafford credits this time with teaching him to be an effective arranger, a composer, and a
top songs
albums
New Beginnings
Brotherlee Love
Centripetal Force
Fields of Gold
This Side of Strayhorn
Time to Let Go
Taking Chances - Live at the Dakota
Between Two Worlds
Taking Chances: Live at the Dakota
Forgive and Forget
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Between Two Worlds (feat. Johnathan Blake, Tim Warfield, Bruce Barth & David Wong)
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Arkadia Jazz Presents:The New Young Lions of Jazz