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Shunzo Ohno (The Kennedy Center)

Shunzo Ohno

Considering the dramatic twists and turns in the life of jazz trumpeter, composer and arranger Shunzo Ohno, it is little wonder that the producers of the Japanese television show “Unbelievable” chose him as a subject.  He has reached exhilarating heights, experienced unexpected lows, overcame unbelievable odds, and has risen again to surpass even his own successes. Born in Gifu, Japan, Shunzo began his musical training at age 13 on the trombone-the only instrument available in his school.  He didn’t begin playing the trumpet until age 17, partly inspired by the film “Boy With Trumpet.”  By age 19, Shunzo was the leading jazz trumpeter in Japan.

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Howard University Jazz Ensemble with Shunzo Ohno 4/2/07: Howard University Jazz Ensemble with Shunzo Ohno

Founded in 1975 by director Fred Irby III, the Howard University Jazz Ensemble is recognized as one of the foremost college jazz ensembles and has performed at the 1992, 1996, and 2005 Kennedy Center Honors Gala. The ensemble is joined by Japanese jazz trumpeter Shunzo Ohno. In cooperation with the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, and Amway Japan.

Howard University Jazz Ensemble with Shunzo Ohno

Founded in 1975 by director Fred Irby III, the Howard University Jazz Ensemble is recognized as one of the foremost college jazz ensembles and has performed at the 1992, 1996, and 2005 Kennedy Center Honors Gala. The ensemble is joined by Japanese jazz trumpeter Shunzo Ohno. In cooperation with the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, and Amway Japan.
Shunzo Ohno with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble 4/1/06: Shunzo Ohno with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble

Trumpeter Shunzu Ohno--who has played with the "who’s who" of the jazz world, including Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Roy Haynes, Gil Evans, and Wayne Shorter--performs with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble.

Shunzo Ohno with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble

Trumpeter Shunzu Ohno--who has played with the "who’s who" of the jazz world, including Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Roy Haynes, Gil Evans, and Wayne Shorter--performs with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble.

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