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J.D. Chaisson is a Pittsburgh-based trumpet player. Though originally from the New
England area, J.D. chose to attend Â鶹ֱ²¥ where he completed his bachelor's
and master's degrees in trumpet performance. J.D. has traveled around the country
performing and recording for many artists. Some of them include Ariana Grande, Jason
Mraz, Josh Groban, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Dumpstaphunk, Eric Krasno,
and The New Mastersounds. J.D. spent most of his time on the road with New Orleans-based
funk band Dumpstaphunk. They played many amazing festivals and venues including the
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Jam Cruise, Electric
Forest Music Festival, Brooklyn Bowl, and many others. In addition to touring nationally,
J.D. has become a sought after trumpet player in the western Pennsylvania area. He
is first call for many recording sessions, is the lead trumpet player for the Pittsburgh
Jazz Orchestra, has been a guest artist for Duquesne and Slippery Rock University,
and is an adjunct professor teaching trumpet performance at Â鶹ֱ²¥.
Education
- M.M., Â鶹ֱ²¥
- B.M., Â鶹ֱ²¥
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- Member, Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra