If there's any jazz trumpeter out there who fully embraces Dizzy Gillespie's legacy, it's Jon Faddis. Gillespie was mentor and friend to Faddis, who closely emulated his idol through his sheer command of the trumpet and his ability to soar in the upper register. In 1987, Faddis played a primary role in organizing and rehearsing Gillespie's big band, and he was music director for Gillespie's United... More >>>