Join international trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and friends at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, as they pay tribute to the legends of the brass world.
World-renowned trumpet soloist Jens Lindemann takes the stage for an exciting evening featuring classics from both the classical and jazz repertoires — works written by or made famous by the greatest trumpet players of all time. Known for his wit, versatility, and show-stopping talent, Lindemann moves effortlessly between genres, honouring icons like Doc Severinsen, Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, and more who helped shape the sound of modern brass. Joined by his dynamic rhythm section and special guests, expect a performance that’s both thrilling and spontaneous.
Jens Lindemann developed Brassfire in 2006 at the Banff Centre. Offering an innovative approach to concert presentation, Brassfire has toured all over the world since then from Los Angeles, London, Moscow, Toronto, Montreal, Israel, and beyond. It is an interactive performance celebrating the rich musical history of the trumpet in particular. Brassfire embraces everything from Bach, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong to the warm Argentinian sounds of Piazzola, contemporary pop star Sting, Latin salsas, and swinging big band grooves.
About Jens Lindemann
As the first classical brass soloist to ever receive the Order of Canada, Jens Lindemann is hailed as one of the most celebrated artists in his instrument’s history and was recently named “International Brass Personality of the Year” (Brass Herald). Lindemann has played both jazz and classical in every major concert venue in the world: from the Philharmonics of New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Moscow, and Tokyo to Carnegie Hall and even the Great Wall of China. His career has ranged from appearing internationally as an orchestral soloist, being featured at the 2010 Olympics for an audience of 2 billion people, national anthems at the Rose Bowl and for the San Francisco Giants on Memorial Day, performing at London’s ‘Last Night of the Proms’, recording with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to playing lead trumpet with the renowned Canadian Brass and a solo Command Performance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Lindemann has also won major awards ranging from GRAMMY and JUNO Award nominations to winning the prestigious Echo Klassik in Germany and British Bandsman 2011 Solo CD of the year, as well as receiving several honorary doctorates.