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Kelly Returns to the AQ! Jazz trumpet player and composer Kelly Rossum was a beloved palyer on the Twin Cities Jazz scene for several years, he is currently residing in New York, New York. Known for combining modern improvisations with traditional jazz elements; his music continues to reach new audiences the world over.  As an educator, Rossum founded and directed the jazz program at MacPhail Center for Music (2002-2009), one of the nation’s largest community music schools. In 2007, Kelly was the jazz scholar chosen to head the nationally supported, “Looking At: Jazz, America’s Art Form” series at the Minneapolis Public Library. He was also active in the now defunct International Association for Jazz Educators, having presented a “Free Jazz for the Young Jazz Ensemble” clinic at the 2005 regional convention in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to his regional lectures, Rossum has presented music master classes across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Since moving to New York in 2009, Kelly Rossum continues to deepen his love and understanding of modern America’s indigenous music.

 

Kelly will bring two different quartets to the AQ this weekend. Friday he will b ejoined by Bryan Nichols on piano, Chris Bates on bass, and JT Bates on drums and on Saturday Chris Bates on bass, Brandon Wozniak on sazophones, and Pete Hennig on drums.