Brian Lynch

Brian Lynch is a fiery, technically adroit trumpeter who first emerged from Art Blakey's final Jazz Messengers lineup in the late 1980s to become one of the leading jazz musicians of his generation. Blessed with a crackling tone and exuberant improvisational style, Lynch commands attention whether playing aggressive post-bop or sophisticated Latin music. It's a vibrant combination that has earned him accolades, including Grammy Awards for 2006's Simpático and 2019's big-band date The Omni-American Book Club. When not touring or recording, Lynch is an active educator, serving a...