“Joe Magnarelli has all the essentials one looks for in the best jazz musicians. There's his unshakeable time feel that makes his work vigorous and forward moving." – Los Angeles Times

Syracuse native Joe Magnarelli moved to New York City in 1986 and soon became a regular participant in the New York and international jazz scene. From 1987, he toured and recorded with Lionel Hampton and Brother Jack McDuff. This dynamic trumpet player currently has nine records as a leader. In 1990, Magnarelli was a semifinalist at the Thelonious Monk International Trumpet Competition in Washington, D.C. His latest album, If You Could See Me Now, released in November 2018 and is devoted to trumpeter Tadd Dameron’s compositions. Ralph Moore saxophone, Anthony Wonsey piano, Dezron Douglas bass, George Fludas drums