Born: December 30, 1960 Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Chris Tedesco has distinguished himself as a one of the top call trumpet players on the music scene in Los Angeles since 1987. Equally at home performing classical trumpet, lead trumpet or jazz solos, chamber music or orchestral pieces, Chris’s sound has been heard on numerous recordings for Movies, TV shows, TV Commercials, CD recordings, and live dates with some of the biggest names in the industry. He is also very active in the “business end” of music as a musician contractor/project manager for some of this recorded and live work as well.
Early trumpet training in his hometown of Niagara Falls New York included studies with Ron Mendola, and then Chuck Lirette of the Buffalo Philharmonic. Awards for All County band and Jazz Band were awarded for 6th through 12th grade, along with All State Band and Jazz Band, and finally National Honors Band in his senior year. For his senior concerto concert Chris performed the Arban’s “Carnival of Venice” to a packed house and multiple standing ovations. Chris’s University training included one year at the State University of New York at Fredonia for one year under William Dederer and four years under Gil Johnson, (former principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra 1958-75) at the University of Miami in Florida for four years.
After completing a bachelor’s degree in Music and Music Business, Chris freelanced in Western New York in the Artpark Theater Orchestra, which allowed him the chance to play with members of the Buffalo Philharmonic, The National Ballet of Canada and the Martha Graham Dance Co. A short stint on the road with the Glenn Miller Band and over a year with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra along with cruise ships brought him to Los Angeles in 1987 where he has been freelancing ever since.
“From classical piccolo trumpet to 1930’s authentic swing to screaming horn section parts, you WON’T find a more versatile trumpeter in LA -
Last Updated: May 15, 2010
Harry Shearer – Songs of the Bushmen
American Idol downloads
Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics - disc 2 - trumpet-contractor
Pussy Cat Dolls – Don’t Cha Wish - trumpet-contractor
Gnarles Barkley - St. Elsewhere
Michael Buble – It’s Time
Josh Groban - Closer
Burlesque tribute to Christina Aguilera
Bo Bice – American Idol
Vanessa Amorosi - Australia
Constantine – American Idol
William Josephs - Produced by David Foster
Cheryl Bentyne – Cole Porter Songbook
Cheryl Bentyne – The Book of Love - trumpet-contractor
Cheryl Bentyne – Let Me Off Uptown - trumpet-contractor
Alice Cooper – Dirty Diamonds
Natalie Merchant - Motherland
Joe Cocker – Heart & Soul
Joe Cocker – Respect Yourself
John Taylor (YES)
Johnny Blu – In Just That Kind of Mood
Dianne Schuur
The Disney Afternoon
Royal Crown Revue – Tribute to Sinatra
Symphonic Tribute to Prince - Purple Rain
Mora’s Modern Rhythmists – Devil’s Serenade
Mora’s Modern Swingtet – 20th Century Closet
Mora’s Modern Rhythmists – Goblin Market
Bennett Cale Project – Goodbye Kirkwood Dr.
Frank Sinatra jr.
Pat Boone – In a Metal Mood
Brian Setzer - demos
Dwight Yoakum – Under the Covers
Paula Abdul
Cher
Robert Goulet
Candy Cane – Whole Lotta Love
Tokiko Kato – Born on the Earth
Juan Carlos Quintero
The Telling – Blue Solitaire
Joey Altruda – Cocktails with Joey
Jump with Joey – Ska Ba
Leslie Paula – Te Quiero
Bernie Meisinger – Don’t Be Afraid to Love
Marilyn Calvillo – Powerless
David Tyler Martin – Common Ground
Goin Public – Goin Public
Boom Shaka – Best Defenses
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Primary Instrument:
Trumpet
Location:
West Hills, CA
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
private teacher in West Hills, CA
Clinic/Workshop Information:
clinic focuses on consistent trumpet playing using the James Stamps warm-ups.
Clinic highlights making a living in Los Angeles for 22 years. Study points:
musician contracting, studio playing, marketing for musicians with jazz and
classical trumpet players and all musicians.