Doing Jazz Podcast Ep. 62

Episode 62: Gil Defay (Trumpeter/Composer)

On his new album, IT’S ALL LOVE, GIL DEFAY draws from his background in jazz, soul, and hiphop to create a collection of rich and accessible tunes that are all crafted with a generous dose of love. Join Gil and Lorens as he talks about Mariah Carey, growing up a preacher’s son, playing all F’s on the trumpet, and a bunch of other related stuff. (music credit: On That NYC, Le Cri, What A Friend, and D Bros Blues by Gil Defay).

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On this podcast, Lorens Chuno presents captivating conversations with enterprising jazz musicians. These conversations are free-form in nature and casually explore the work life of these artists; but don't be surprised to hear their 'starting out' stories, their opinions on current issues, and maybe one or two pieces of advice for people interested in their chosen art field. Come here every week for a new episode of the podcast, and find out how these inspiring jazz practitioners DO JAZZ.

Prior to August 30th, 2017, "Doing Jazz" was known as "Doing Art".

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Gil Defay plays the trumpet/flugelhorn, and is a multi-instrumentalist. His musical expressions are sure to satisfy whatever today’s musical palette may need. His styles range from jazz, funk, soul, R&B, gospel, to the world music styles of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, The Afro Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and more. Individually or as part of a unit he’s performed, participated, recorded, toured and shared the stage with: Mariah Carey, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Luke James, Melanie Fiona, Eric Benet, Al B. Sure, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Magic, R5, Fifth Harmony, A Great Big World, Maren Morris, Fred Hammond, Donnie McCklurkin, Tye Tribbett, Cece Winans, Bebe Winans, Hezekiah Walker, John P. Kee, Kim Burrell, The Great Late Rev. Timothy Wright, Youthful Praise, Judith Christie McAllister, Martha Munizzi, Wynton Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Tito Puente, Jimmy Heath, Jimmy Cobb, George Cables, Kenny Barron, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Randy Brecker, John Patitucci, Arturo O’Farrill, The Metropolitan Gospel Big Band and more.