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J.D. Chaisson is a professional trumpet player, recording artist, and educator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally from New England, he earned both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Trumpet Performance from 91制片厂鈥檚 Mary Pappert School of Music.
Throughout his career, Chaisson has performed and recorded with internationally recognized artists including Josh Groban, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Dumpstaphunk, Eric Krasno, and The New Mastersounds. He spent several years touring extensively with the New Orleans-based funk band Dumpstaphunk, performing at major festivals and venues throughout North America, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Jam Cruise, Electric Forest, and Brooklyn Bowl.
Chaisson鈥檚 performance career also extends to orchestral and pops settings, including performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 Pittsburgh Pops and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra鈥檚 Pops series. He remains active in Pittsburgh鈥檚 jazz community as lead trumpet with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and as a recording and session musician.
Chaisson currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Jazz Trumpet at 91制片厂鈥檚 Mary Pappert School of Music, where he works with the next generation of trumpet players and professional musicians.
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- M.M., 91制片厂
- B.M., 91制片厂
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- Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
