ABOUT

John Raymond is one of the most promising, genre-bending musicians in jazz today. With a singular voice as a trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer, Raymond is “steering jazz in the right direction” (Downbeat Magazine) by pushing it's boundaries, seamlessly incorporating indie-rock, folk and electronic influences into his music. As Something Else reviews stated, “This is jazz, yes, but jazz with an open mind’.

John has released nine albums under his own name, and has received praise from the New York Times, Downbeat, Stereogum, NPR, and more. His most recent recording “Shadowlands” is a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter S. Carey (of Bon Iver) that blurs the lines between indie folk, progressive jazz, lush pop, and atmospheric electronic music.

John has been a sideman or featured artist on over thirty other recordings, including four GRAMMY-nominated albums, and has performed or recorded with a diverse array of artists including legendary jazz drummer Billy Hart, pop sensation Sara Bareilles, Stellar-award winning gospel producer Darnell Davis, and singer/songwriter Sandra McCracken among others.

John is a sought-after educator, both as Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and as a guest clinician and soloist at schools around the world. His jazz trumpet education platform, The Jazz Trumpet Routine features courses, lessons, and resources designed exclusively for jazz trumpet students. He is also the author of “Fundamentals for the Creative Improviser” and the creator and host of the podcast “The Trumpet Summit.”