Tom Harrell is an American jazz musician whose flare on trumpet and flugelhorn
and melodic style have endeared him to fans and critics around the world. Lauded
for what critics have praised as "a warm, burnished sound", he performs with his
own quintet and chamber ensemble in major concert halls and at international
festivals.
Born in Illinois, he grew up around San Francisco and started to play trumpet as
a child. After graduating in music from Stanford University, he spent time with
bands led by Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Horace Silver, played with other
ensembles and m...