Sean Fyfe Quartet Featuring Acclaimed New York Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli

Joe Magnarelli - trumpet
Sean Fyfe - piano
Jeremy Brown - bass
Mark Taylor - drumsAcclaimed New York trumpeter Joe Magnarelli joins pianist Sean Fyfe on stage with his fiery trio of Mark Taylor on drums and Jeremy Brown on bass.
For over three decades, Joe Magnarelli has been recognized as one of the world's leading trumpet players. Joe has led a variety of his own ensembles, including collaborations with John Swana and Jerry Weldon. In addition to his work as a bandleader, he has performed as a sideman with renowned artists such as Lionel Hampton, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Laverne Butler, Harry Connick Jr., the Buddy Rich Band, Maria Schneider, Grant Stewart, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Ray Barretto, and many others.Canadian jazz pianist Sean Fyfe emerges as a distinguished artist with an impressive international footprint. Noteworthy for his collaborative work on acclaimed recordings such as 'In This Moment' (2022) and 'Opening Statement' (2017) with Sam Kirmayer, as well as 'Conduit' (2014) featuring Azar Lawrence with Al McLean, Fyfe recently marked his third record as a bandleader with Follow-Up, following his releases of Stepping Stones (2024) and 'Late Night' (2022). A product of the Manhattan School of Music and McGill University, Fyfe refined his skills under the mentorship of pianists Jeremy Manasia, Garry Dial, Andre White, and Joshua Rager. Fyfe has performed alongside acclaimed musicians such as Ralph Moore, Jon Gordon, Greg Abate, Alex Claffy, Joe Farnsworth, Alan Barnes, Dave OHiggins, Quentin Collins and Alex Garnett. Grounded in the traditions of jazz, some of Fyfe's influences include Bill Evans and Bobby Timmons, Wynton Kelly, Horace Silver, Bud Powell, Red Garland and Cedar Walton, Fyfe's artistry resonates with a profound appreciation for the genre's heritage.