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John's album Foreign Territory, released in April 2015, received critical acclaim from the New York Times, Downbeat Magazine and others. Of note, his composition “Deeper” was chosen as a winner of the 2015 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award presented by ASCAP. His latest album Real Feels also received glowing reviews from many major publications (including a ★★★★ 1/2 star review from DownBeat Magazine), and was celebrated with a 24-city CD release tour in 2016.
John has also established himself as a sought after educator in New York and beyond. He currently teaches at the United Nations International School in New York, and he is also an active guest clinician & soloist at schools around the world such as the University of North Texas, Oberlin College, the Brubeck Institute, New Trier High School, and Lawrence University among others.
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A prepossessing young trumpet player (New York Times)
The unpredictability and unaffected assurance of Minneapolis-born trumpeter John Raymond’s flexible lines have made him one of the most compelling new talents to come along in a while. (Arts Fuse)
Possessing a forte that few seasoned musicians have attained...a brilliant talent whose luminosity is endless (Birmingham Times)
Raymond's trumpet voice immediately separates him from the pack (All About Jazz)
A rapidly maturing artist with his own artistic vision. (Jazz Police)
This is jazz, yes, but jazz with a very open mind. (Something Else)
Raymond leads the way with sure-handed tonality and this band can easily become one of the hallmark groups in the business. (New York City Jazz Record)
Trumpet
New York City
Faculty at United Nations International School (trumpet lessons, Director of Middle School Jazz Band) Guest Clinician for high schools and universities around the world.
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Feb22Fri |
John Raymond, Real Feels, Gilad Hekselman, Colin StranahanBlue WhaleLos Angeles, CA |
Feb23Sat |
John Raymond, Real Feels, Gilad Hekselman, Colin StranahanBlue WhaleLos Angeles, CA |
Mar30Sat |
John Raymond, Real Feels, Ben Eunson, Colin StranahanThe Side Door Jazz ClubOld Lyme, CT |
Apr2Tue |
John Raymond, Real Feels, Gilad Hekselman, Colin StranahanJimmy Glass Jazz BarValencia, Spain |