John Raymond

John Raymond is making a name for himself as one of the most promising, genre-bending musicians in jazz today. With a singular voice as a trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer, Raymond is “steering jazz in the right direction” (Downbeat Magazine) by pushing it's boundaries, seamlessly incorporating indie-rock, folk and electronic influences into his music. As Something Else reviews stated, “This is jazz, yes, but jazz with an open mind’. Raymond has performed with artists such as Billy Hart, Orrin Evans, and Cory Wong among others. He has released eight albums of his own, each receiving praise from the New York Times, Stereogum, Downbeat Magazine and more, and has participated in four Grammy-nominated recordings as a sideman. His forthcoming album, "Shadowlands" (out September 15), is a collaboration with longtime friend and multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter S. Carey (of Bon Iver). A stunning, genre-bending collection of songs, "Shadowlands" combines the warmth and beauty of Carey’s aesthetic with the improvisational, spontaneous nature of Raymond’s. The music ranges from intimate and meditative to soaring and anthemic, with electric moments of musical interplay throughout.