Frank David Greene
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Frank David Greene (born April 21, 1963) is an American trumpet player, author, and speaker, based in New York City. Originally from Ft. Meade, Maryland, United States, he was raised in Northern California. His musical talents were recognized at an early age, as he was appointed lead trumpet in the Alum Rock Jazz Band in San Jose, California (director Bill Nicolosi), and again lead trumpet at the famed "One O'Clock Lab Band" at the University of North Texas (director Neil Slater). He is best known for his Lead Trumpet work with Maynard Ferguson, Christian McBride, Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Bob Mintzer, Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, Clark Terry, Jon Faddis, Nicholas Payton, and Roy Hargrove.[1] He is currently known for his work on the CBS television program Late Show with David Letterman, as part of the CBS Orchestra.[2]
Discography
[edit]With Christian McBride
[edit]- Bringin' It (Mack Avenue, 2017)
References
[edit]- ^ "Tonight Show Orchestra Trumpet Player and Broadway Musician Frank Greene of New York City". Trumpetplayersdirectory.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "One O'Clock Alum Frank Greene Joins David Letterman! - The One O'Clock Lab Band". Jazz.unt.edu. Archived from the original on December 20, 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2014.