Artist description LONGINEU PARSONS has been hailed by critics internationally as being one of the finest trumpet players in the world. He also performs on recorders, flute, and percussion and is a vocalist. Longineu performs classical and jazz on trumpet and his compositions include works for symphony orchestra, chamber music and solo piano, as well as jazz and world music.

Music Style His musical conception involves the bringing together of different musical genres to make music, which defies classification. These musical genres, representing many cultures, function together as a unified whole. This music serves as a metaphor for the way the human race must learn to live. We must let go of our tendency to separate ourselves with the many artificial boundaries we place between us such as race, nationality, religion, etc. and learn to live and work together as a unified whole.

Musical Influences Blues artist Nat Adderly, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong

Artist History Longineu has performed in some thirty countries in North, South and Central America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He has performed for such dignitaries as the King of Morocco, the President of Gabon, the Royal Family of the Netherlands, the President of Austria, the U.S. Ambassador to France, The Royal Family of Monaco and for UNESCO. Longineu holds a BS degree in Music from Florida A&M University and Master of Music in classical trumpet from the University of Florida. He has also had supplementary jazz studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and has extensive studies in Classical Composition on the masters and doctoral level. Longineu has performed and recorded with such greats as Cab Calloway, Nat Adderley, Cecil Taylor, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Herbie Mann, Frank Foster, Mal Waldron, Philly Joe Jones, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, Sam Rivers, David Murray, Hamiet Bliuiett, Billy Harper, Hal Singer, Jimmy Witherspoon, Joseph Jarman, Don Moye, Francois Lindemann, Manu Dibongo, Pierre Akendengue, Sugar Blue, and many others

Instruments Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Recorders, Flute

Albums Spaced: Collected Works, Work Song, Blues in the 21st Century

Press Reviews "He is actually one of the most brilliant trumpeters. He possesses a rare technique, a miraculous musicality, an extraordinary ear and he is always inspired." --- JAZZ HOT MAGAZINE "Parsons...was glorious as he performed his own compositions...nothing short of brilliant...thrilling to watch." --- FLORIDA TIMES UNION "Cest un trompettiste extraordinaire." --- JAZZ HOT MAGAZINE, FRANCE

Location Tallahassee, FL - USA

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