Akron-native trumpeter and rising star of Connecticut's Hartt School of Music returns to BLU for a hometown show not to be missed! Featuring Kip Reed, Dan Fernandez, Nathan-Paul Davis, Russell Gelman-Sheehan, Caleb Smith.
Trumpeter Tommy Lehman is a native of Akron and graduate of Firestone High School. He has been playing professionally in the Northeast Ohio music scene for the past two years, regularly performing with the Sam Blakeslee Large Group, Ernie Krivda’s Fat Tuesday Big Band, and his own group – Akron’s own, Acid Cats.
Upon his completion at the renowned jazz studies program at Tri-C in Cleveland, Tommy transferred to the prestigious Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut to continue his collegiate studies with Freddie Hendrix and Javon Jackson.
The concept of this group came to fruition during his time at Tri-C, where he found a love for composition and writing for small groups. The band is comprised of premier local players, many of whom are familiar faces to the BLU Jazz+ stage. Come be a part of their return to Akron’s jazz capital!
Experience this sensational artist before he heads back to New England – get your tickets today!