Byron Stripling

Bio:

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Trumpet virtuoso, BYRON STRIPLING, has ignited audiences internationally. As soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Stripling has performed frequently under the baton of Keith Lockhart, as well as being featured soloist on the PBS television special, "Evening at Pops," with conductors John Williams and Mr. Lockhart. Currently, Stripling serves as artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Since his Carnegie Hall debut with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops, STRIPLING has become a pops orchestra favorite throughout the country, soloing with National Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Toronto Symphony, & The Indianapolis Symphony to name a few. He has been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and performs at jazz festivals throughout the world.

An accomplished actor and singer, STRIPLING was chosen, following a world wide search, to star in the lead role of the Broadway bound musical, "Satchmo." His featured cameo performances in the television movie, "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," and his critically acclaimed virtuoso trumpet and riotous comedic performance in the 42nd Street production of "From Second Avenue to Broadway" brought high praise from critics. Television viewers have enjoyed his work as soloist on the worldwide telecast of The Grammy Awards. Millions have heard his trumpet and voice on television commercials, TV theme songs including "20/20," CNN, and soundtracks of favorite movies.

Stripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster. He has also played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, and Buck Clayton in addition to The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and The GRP All Star Big Band.

Member Since:

April 22, 2009

Influences:

Kenny Dorham, Lee Morgan, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Snooky Young, Ken Wilber, James Baldwin, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, Joe Williams, G. E. Patterson, Anthony Robbins, Malcom X, Miles Davis, Jeff Tyzik, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Luther Stripling, Ervin Schlick, Bill Dobbins, Chet Baker, Clark Terry, Holly, Maurice Hines, Myrtice Stripling, and anyone else who takes the road less traveled looking for additional ways of expression, artistry, and a way to uplife life for all people.

For booking inquiries
e-mail Holly Wilson at lloyds7262@aol.com