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JOHN EGNELL      Trumpet / Flugelhorn / Piccolo Trumpet

Current

Lead Trumpet with Bend in the River Big Band (Click Here), a 17-piece big band with vocalist in "the traditional style."  Recently released a new CD entitled "Bad Habits, Good Intentions," featured on KBEM Jazz88 FM's "Big Band Scene."  Recent performances include:  Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz Festival + Jazz on The Prairie Big Band Festival + KBEM Winter JazzFest + Bloomington Jazz Festival + "Swing Night" at The Wabasha Street Caves + Duke Ellington Tribute with the 3M Club Symphony Orchestra + Corporate Parties + Special Events + Wedding Receptions + Venues across Minnesota and Wisconsin + Numerous Bandshells in Minneapolis/St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.

Lead Trumpet with TOO DARN HOT!  "Swing with attitude..." - Brand new! - (Web site coming soon).  With six sizzling horns, a scorching rhythm section, and the sultriest singers and backup vocals around, this Twin Cities based dynamo turns up the heat at any event.  TOO DARN HOT! features a sweltering mix of Swing, Jump, Shout & Big Band Favorites skillfully intertwined with Classic Top 40 Hits -- a unique blend guaranteed to keep the dance floor red-hot and packed all night.  Possessing unparalleled experience entertaining at corporate events, receptions and private parties across the country, these accomplished musicians have performed coast-to-coast and keep EVERYONE dancing, singing along, or tapping their toes until they have to be dragged from the room.  TOO DARN HOT! brings its exciting brand of "Swing with an attitude" to anything from a 1 1/2-hour feature show, pre-event entertainment, dinner music, or a full-length dance, at just about any venue -- in town or out.  Check us out!

Recently joined the Brooklyn Big Big Band, a relatively new and developing ensemble, as "utility" trumpet. Look to hear more about this community-based group in the months to come.

Also do occasional studio work; demo recordings; local theater productions; perform in a variety of brass groups and as solo trumpet/piccolo trumpet for weddings, church services, and special events.

Volunteer in the pit orchestra for Wastebasket Revue (Click Here), an annual variety show staged by 300+ employees, spouses, and community members of Independent School District 279.  Raises money for post-secondary scholarships for graduating seniors of Maple Grove, Osseo, and Park Center Senior Highs.  Seventeen scholarships of $2,000 were awarded this year.  More than $800,000 has been raised for 659 scholarships since 1967.

Extra special thanks to Roger Johnson and The Arrow Flynns for the opportunity to perform at The Fine Line Music Cafe for their CD Release Party of the two-disc set "Stag Cotilion."  Check out more of Roger's work at www.rogerjohnsonmusic.com  It was a blast!  Let's plan on doing something else soon! (Maybe a tour of the Netherlands since you're so popular there?)

Special thanks to Paul Cassady and Ken Simons of Standing Waves for the opportunity to perform on "Rocky's Butcher Shop" for their new CD "light fuse. lay on ground. run away."  Check out more of their work at www.StandingWaves.net  It was a lot of fun guys.  Let's do something else soon!

History

Former Lead Trumpet with Temporary Heroes Orchestra (Click Here), currently disbanded.  THO was a 15-piece dance band that never took a break.  Composed of five lead singers, a 6-piece horn section, and a full rhythm section, the Heroes' high-energy entertainment dazzled guests and kept them dancing for three solid hours.  THO specialized in performing for corporate events and large private parties across the United States and Canada, including venues in:  Hollywood, CA - Jackson Hole, WY - Lake Tahoe, NV - Las Vegas, NV - Long Island, NY - Montréal, Quebec - Palm Springs, CA - Tucson, AZ - White Sulfur Springs, WV - and more, as well as throughout the Midwest and Minneapolis & St. Paul.  Voted "Entertainers of the Year" in 2004 and "Best Entertainment" of 2006 by Minnesota Meetings & Events Magazine.

Playing since 1976, have performed with:  The Temptations + The Four Tops + Anson Williams + Kurt Elling + Nils Lindberg + Connie Evingson + the GOOD, the BAD, and the FUNKY + Roger Johnson and The Arrow Flynns + Standing Waves + The Agapé Jazz Quintet + Easy Street + Brass Tracks + Rod Smith Big Band + Northern Lights Big Band + Caravan + Many of the best musicians and singers in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Have fronted or shared the stage with Lionel Ritchie + The Beach Boys + 1964 + Louie Anderson + Tower of Power + The Jeff Lorber Fusion.

Performed U.S. Premier of "Requiem," a jazz requiem for 50-voice chorus, soloists, and jazz orchestra by Swedish jazz pianist and composer Nils Lindberg.  Also toured Sweden performing in and around Jönköping, including a special invitation to The Lake Vättern Jazz Festival in Askersund.

Legitimate playing includes:  The Heartland Symphony of Central Minnesota + The Lakes Artist Concert Band of the Brainerd Lakes Area + The Medalist Concert Band of Bloomington + Magnum Chorum + The Diversified Brass Quintet + Many solo and ensemble performances for weddings, church services, and special events.

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.  Member of:  International Trumpet Guild, Twin Cities Jazz Society, The Evergreen Club.