Jonathan bauer Project

BIOGRAPHY:

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Jonathan Bauer is a multi-talented trumpeter, singer and composer, most notably of the Grammy award-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. In 2019, he burst onto the scene with his highly acclaimed debut album, “Walk Don’t Run.” Jonathan returns with his sophomore release, “Sings and Plays”, introducing him self to the world as part of the rich lineage of trumpeters who front their bands as singers.

A distinctive new musician on the rise, Jonathan is widely celebrated for his dark and buttery sound. While earning his Master’s at the University of New Orleans, Jonathan quickly became arising talent in one of the world’s most important musical communities. He has had the opportunity to study and perform with living legends Nicholas Payton, Robert Glasper, Ellis Marsalis and Wendell Brunious among others. A versatile musician, Jonathan enthusiastically crosses genres performing with R&B titans, such as Sheila E., Ledisi, and Eric Benét.

Born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Jonathan is proud to be an ambassador for Divitt Trumpets.

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Jonathan Bauer, most notably of the Grammy-award winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, is a Canadian born trumpeter, singer and frontman currently based in New Orleans, LA. His band, the Jonathan Bauer Project plays straight ahead and original jazz, with critics comparing their music to jazz greats Roy Hargrove and Art Blakey. They consistently draw diverse audiences in New Orleans and beyond with their refreshing take on classic sounds.

RECENT PRESS:

• “Just gorgeous- do I need to add anything else about this superb debut album from trumpeter Jonathan Bauer ! Do not snooze on this one — it’s a carousel of goodies!” - Ruth Fisher - JazzFM (UK)

• “Jonathan Bauer has a classic Blue Note bopping sound on his horn, swinging like a modern day Lee Morgan on this album that’s filled with swinging swagger.” - George Harris - Jazz Weekly

• “With the ferocity and surety of a young lion that knows he's well on his way, this trumpet man serves it up brightly and righteously.” Chris Spector - Midwest Record

• “Jonathan has succeeded in creating compositions that are full of joy and charm, virtuosity and overflow.” -Ivan Rod- Journalist and Reviewer (Denmark)

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by Chana Rose Rabinovitz