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TONYLUJAN Jazz Trumpet Artist, Leader, Composer Arranger, Educator, Producer Endorsed by Conn-Selmer (508) 564-6922 (774) 392-2989 cell

I. BACKGROUND

Born in Albuquerque New Mexico in 1956, I began playing trumpet at the age of ten. Studied privately with Kenny Anderson in Junior High School, Fenton Katz, Ed Wolfe in High School, and Sam Trimble at N.M.S.U. Participated in solo and ensemble competition, All State and Albuquerque Youth Symphony. After hearing the legendary master trumpet player Clark Terry at his music clinic, I knew I wanted to be a jazz musician. Upon recognizing my incredible musical gift, Mr. Terry took me under his tutelage and guided my career towards success. I have also studied privately with Woody Shaw, Cat Anderson, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Shew, and Carl Saunders.

Music technology experience includes Sibelius and ProTools. Music copying experience, ensemble coaching, leading big band rehearsals, recruitment, promotion, and Jazz and Latin Jazz ensemble direction, and arranging in a clave format are some of my other qualifications. I am also fluent in Spanish.

II. EDUCATION

New Mexico State University 1975-1977 University of New Mexico 1977-1978 University of Illinois Summer Session 1981 University of Las Vegas 1978-1980 Dick Grove School of Music 1985-1986

III. PERFORMANCES

I have performed, recorded and/or toured as a lead trumpet player or featured soloist with USAF Falconaires, Gerald Wilson, Bill Holman, Clark Terry, Louie Bellson, Ray Charles, Peter Herbolzheimer, Bob Florence Big Band, Jack Sheldon Big Band, Bobby Burgess Big Band,, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Robert Goulet, Wayne Newton, Debbie Reynolds, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Forty Second Street, Cabaret, The Most Happy Fellow, Bob Hope, Leslie Uggams, Lorna Luft, Luis Miguel, Boston Pops, Toronto Symphony,New Mexico Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, Lester Bowie,Terrance Trent Darby, James Moody, Phil Wilson, Vicky Carr, Henry Franklin, Tito Puente, Jimmy Heath Big Band, Eddie Palmieri, Steve Turre Shell Choir, Francisco Aguabella, Poncho Sanchez, Walter Norris, Luis Bonilla, William Cepeda, Henry Franklyn, Batacumbele, Conrad Herwig, Brian Lynch, Jose Clausell, Asdru Sierra, Greg Gizbert, Paoli Mejias, David Sanchez, John Benitez, Edsel Gomez, Frank Lacy, Richie Flores, Lusito Quintero, Bill Watrous, Rosemary Clooney, Barry Manilow, Robertito Quintero, Felipe Salles, Yosvanni Terry, Dafnis Prieto, Jerry Lopez, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Carl Fontana, Miguel Zenon, Alex Acuna, Ismael Quintana, Abraham Laboriel, Yunior Terry, Sharel Cassity, Otmaro Ruiz, Benn Clatworthy, Kei Akagi, Derek Oles, Jimmy Paxson, La India, Lanny Morgan, Bob Cooper, Bobby Sanabria, Jeff Tain Watts, Brandford Marsalis, Bob Militello, John Pattatucci, Tom Brechtlein, George Cables, Bob Sheppard, Billy Mintz, Ken Feliano, Wayne Bergeron, Rob Lockhart, Martin Wind, Buggy Brunne, Frank Della, Darren Beckette, Roger Ingram, Steve Huffstetter, Geoff Vidal, Bob Summers, Clay Jenkins, Oscar Brasher, Jon Faddis, Snooky Young, David "Piro" Rodriguez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Jose Madera, Sonny Bravo, Mongo Santamaria, Carlos Santana, Ozomatli, Celia Cruz, Eric Reed, Phil Ranlin, George Harper, Tony Dumas, Michael Cain, Plas Johnson, George Bohanon, Jimmy Heath, Alan Broadbent, Michael Carvin, Carl Burnette, Justo Almario, Slide Hampton, Dennis Mackrel, Claudio Roditti, Roy Hargrove, Roberta Gambarini, John Lee, Paquito D'Rivera,  Antonio Hart, Luis Valizan, Anthony Carillo, Jerry Gonzales, Andy Gonzales, El Conde, El Canario, Jeff Hamilton, and many more.

I have also performed at jazz festivals and award ceremonies throughout the world. I have also performed and recorded for major motion pictures and television including Mambo Kings with Armand Assanti and Antonio Banderas, In the Line Of Fire with Clint Eastwood and John Malkovitch, Charlie with Robert Downey Jr., War and Remembrance with Angie Dickinson, The Marrying Man with Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, The Drew Carey Show, Salsa with Celia Cruz, Mi Vida Loca, The Paul Rodriquez Show, and more.

Additionally, my teaching experience at private clinics and schools includes University of New Mexico, University of Texas at El Paso, Universidad de Mexico, Royal Academy of Music, Sherborne School of Music in England, Bundess Jazz Orchestra in Germany, and Taller De Music of Barcelona, Spain. I have also taught at the University of Southern California, California State University at Los Angeles, the Dick Grove School of Music, Cal Arts, University of New Hampshire and other educational institutions.

Selected Discography

Title Artist Label Groovin' Low Tony Lujan Bella Records Tony Lujan Quintet Live DVD Tony Lujan Bella Records Tribute Tony Lujan Bella Records Live in Cologne Tony Lujan Bella Records Live at the Biltmore Tony Lujan Bella Records You Don't Know What Love Is Tony Lujan Bella Records Magic Circle Tony Lujan Capri Zulu Tony Lujan Capri Miles Away Tony Lujan Bella Records Clark Terry Big Band Featuring Louie Bellson Clark Terry & Louie Bellson Bellson Records Clark Terry Big Band Clark Terry Chiaroscuro Live at Birdland (DVD) Gerald Wilson New York Big Band Clark Terry Gerald Wilson Chiaroscuro Mack Avenue The Masterpiece Tito Puente & Eddie Palmieri RMM Records Mambo Kings Tito Puente Elektra Royal T Tito Puente Concord The Garcia Brothers Raul Garcia Discos Dos Coronas Castle Creek Shuffle Jeff Benedict Resurgent Music Strollin' Bill Holman Chase Music Group State Street Suite Gerald Wilson MAMA Foundation Latin Jazz Allstars Luis Bonilla Candid Escuche Luis Bonilla Candid Henry Franklyn Henry Franklyn Resurgent Music The Hunter Henry Franklyn Resurgent Records Martin Wind Martin Wind Lipstick Records Montage Jim Morris MAMA Foundation California Salsa Bobby Rodriquez Pausa Candido Bandido Candido Rodriquez Discos Dos Coronas Terrance Terrance Trent Darby Columbia Penthouse Scene LaMont Johnson Capital Lazaro Project Lazaro Munoz Discos Mexicanos Familia Cepeda William Cepeda Blue Jackal A Classic Encounter Phil Ranlin Lifesource El Rumbero del Piano Eddie Palmieri RMM Life In The Balance Al Daniels Danthree Music Ozomatli Asdru Sierra Almo Records Puerto Rican Latin Jazz Project Anthony Carillo Sunnyside Records Spheres of Influence Brian Lynch Sharp Nine Records