John Raymond
Raymond has released six albums under his own name since 2012 - four with his primary band Real Feels - each receiving praise from Stereogum, the New York Times, Downbeat, JazzTimes and more. He has also participated played and composed for Grammy-nominated recordings, the most recent being the Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band album “Presence” in 2018. In addition to being a recognized player and composer, Raymond has established himself as a sought-after educator, both as Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Indiana University, and as an active guest clinician & soloist at schools around the world.
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Album Reviews
- Live Vol. 2 by Peter J. Hoetjes
- Why Not by Dan Bilawsky
- Joy Ride by Dan Bilawsky
- Real Feels - Live Vol. 1 by Mark F. Turner
- John Raymond & Real Feels by Vincenzo Roggero
- Foreign Territory by Maurizio Zerbo
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Album Reviews
- Strength & Song by David A. Orthmann
- Strength & Song by Dan Bilawsky
January 21, 2016
"Real Feels": The Roots of Success for John Raymond
July 18, 2015
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 17-23
April 09, 2015
Trumpeter/Composer John Raymond Takes a New Look At Jazz Tradition On...
October 11, 2012
John Raymond Debuts Chordless Trio at Bar Next Door in NYC, October 18,...
January 22, 2012
Trumpeter/Composer John Raymond Releases Debut CD "Strength and Song"
“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)
“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)
Primary Instrument
Trumpet
Location
Indianapolis
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Assistant Professor of Jazz Trumpet Jacobs School of Music Indiana University
