Jon Faddis Quartet: 73rd Birthday Celebration
About This Event
Trumpeter Jon Faddis marks his 73rd birthday with a set at Dizzy's Club, leading his quartet. Known for a close study of Dizzy Gillespie and training with Stan Kenton and Bill Catalano, Faddis brings bebop rigor and big-band discipline to a small-group setting, favoring precision and a bright attack over theatricality.
About the Artists
Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis is a jazz trumpeter, conductor, composer, and educator whose early reputation grew from a close study of Dizzy Gillespie’s language and sound. He trained under figures including Stan Kenton and Bill Catalano, then built a career that moves between bandleading, writing, and teaching.
Jon Faddis Quartet
The Jon Faddis Quartet is a small-group jazz setting led by trumpeter, conductor, composer, and educator Jon Faddis, heard in New York City at Dizzy’s Club. Faddis first drew attention for his close study of Dizzy Gillespie’s language, and later sharpened his craft through work and mentorship connected to Stan Kenton and Bill Catalano.