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Ambrose Akinmusire

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Ambrose Akinmusire ( born May 1, 1982) is an American avant-garde jazz composer and trumpeter.
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Akinmusire was a member of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble, where he caught the attention of saxophonist Steve Coleman who was visiting the school to lead a workshop. Coleman hired him as a member of his Five Elements band for a European tour.more

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