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John McNeil (born March 23, 1948) is an American jazz trumpeter. He has performed with artists including Billy Hart , Rufus Reid , Horace Silver , Gerry Mulligan , [2] and The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra .
ArtistTitleLabelYearJohn McNeil and Bill McHenryChill Morn He Climb JennySunnyside2010John McNeil and Bill McHenryRediscovery2008John McNeilEast Coast Cool [4]Omnitone2006John McNeilSleep Won't ComeOmnitone2004Nov 2, 2017 · John McNeil is regarded as one of the most original and creative jazz artists in the world today. For nearly three decades John has toured with his own groups and has received widespread acclaim as both a player and composer.
Dec 27, 2014 · John McNeil may be the most important trumpet player you've never heard of. Many aspiring musicians know him as an educator, through his many instructional books like The Art of Jazz Trumpet.
Oct 4, 2007 · Trumpeter John McNeil arrived in New York in the early 1970s and has played with such luminaries as Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Horace Silver and Gerry Mulligan. He has led his own bands since 1980 and his recordings have garnered worldwide critical acclaim.
John McNeil. A highly regarded jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator whose sound straddles the line between post-bop jazz, standards, and the avant-garde. Read Full Biography.
An expressive, harmonically nuanced jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator, John McNeil has carved a distinctive path over his 50-year career, moving ably between straight-ahead jazz, standards, and more avant-garde-leaning productions.
May 19, 2005 · Meet John McNeil. By Craig Jolley. May 19, 2005. View read count. One-of-a-kind trumpeter John McNeil is not as well-known as he might be, but things are looking up for him lately after putting out a couple of varied, personal, and idea-filled CD's.