Byron Wallen

Nascimento : 1969-07-17, London, England, UK

História

Byron Wallen is "one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive" (Jazzwise Magazine). Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing. “Byron's always absorbing music genuinely draws in the disparate elements of African and Eastern cultures, while retaining true jazz spirit … ” Byron was raised in a musical environment and started learning his first instrument, the piano, at an early age. He then went on to study the trumpet with Jimmy Owens, Donald Byrd and Jon Faddis in New York. His early music career was forged while he was studying for a degree in Psychology, Philosophy and Maths at Sussex University (he graduated in 1992). During this period he recorded for Loose Ends and Cleveland Watkiss, and played trumpet with the likes of Mervyn Africa, The Style Council, Charles Earland, Courtney Pine and Jean Toussaint.

Filmes

O Talentoso Mr. Ripley
O Talentoso Mr. Ripley
Cornet (San Remo Jazz Sextet)
Tom Ripley levava uma vida solitária, mas ambicionava muito mais do que isso. Certo dia, um homem muito rico oferece-lhe uma oportunidade extraordinária: viajar para a Itália e convencer o seu filho, Dickie, a regressar para os Estados Unidos e abandonar a vida boémia e hedonística que havia adoptado. O encontro com Dickie e a sua namorada marca o início de uma relação estranha e perigosa que vai transformar para sempre as suas vidas.