Artist description The band right now is me and my computer and an occasional friend from around the world. I play all the trumpet solos and write all of the music but for one by Lars-Goran Josefsson and one by Max Myover and of course the few cover tunes I do.

Music Style Jazz Fusion & Electronic Synthesis & Smooth Jazz

Musical Influences Henry Mancini, Dizzy Gillispie,Stan Kenton, Miles Davis,Chet Baker,Chuck Mangione,Al Hirt,Arturo Sandoval,Billy Butterfield,Pete & Conte Condoli, Manny Klein

Similar Artists I think I have a sound that is a mixture of Chet Baker, Paul Desmond, and myself. I wonder if there are any other trumpet players who are emulating sax players?

Artist History I was born in New Orleans. I studied trumpet with James Kirkpatrick (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), Robert Foster (University of Florida)and Jesse Alexander (Sam Houston State University). I have played professionally with Tex Benike, Buddy Morrow, Johnny Desmond, Johnny Green, the Four Tops, and Brenda Lee. I also have been a high school and middle school band director for 28 years. I arrange and/or compose most of the music I record. I am a member of ASCAP, The International Trumpet Guild, the Music Educators National Conference, the North Carolina Music Educators Association and the American Federation of Musicians.

Instruments Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Valve Trombone, & computer

Press Reviews Gregory Lawrence has a sound that is paradoxically warm and crisp at the same time. His composition is pleasant but his playing is just delicious. You cannot listen to this music and fail to relax. It is a kind of aural therapy. Every recording is an expression of strong emotion. He plays straight from the heart.He also writes pretty decent press reviews just in case you need one.

Location New Bern, NC - USA

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