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Since he was a youngster, trumpeter and composer Tom Harrell has never stayed stagnant musically. His latest Highnote Records release "Roman Nights" his topped the jazz charts for last two months. Harrell's group consists of jazz music's rising superstars that feature Wanye Escoffery on tenor sax, Danny Grissett on piano and Fender Rhodes, Ugonna Okegwo on bass, and Jonathan Blake on drums. This unit has been recording together since 2007.
Tom's ability to lead has been evident throughout the years with over 25 recordings under his belt and is a staple in the jazz world. He's played with a plethora of artists ranging from Stan Kenton, Phil Woods, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, and his mentor Horace Silver. As a composer, his music has been played by Vince Guaraldi, Carlos Santana, and Phil Woods.
Since 1967 Tom his been dealing with his bout paranoid schizophrenia. With him being under the constant watch by his wife Angela (who also acts as his manager), the continues to take his medication which hasn't had an effect on his live and recorded dates.
To order his latest disc or to find out upcoming date, visit his website at tomharrell.com.