Jesse Selengut

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Jesse Selengut
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Background information
Born (1968-09-09) September 9, 1968 (age 55)
Dover, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
Instruments Trumpet, vocals

Jesse Selengut (born September 9, 1968) [1] is an American trumpeter, composer, and singer. Selengut led the contemporary jazz group NOIR. Also Singer & trumpet player for the band swing band Tin Pan. CD's Hound's Tooth 2009 & Yes,Yes,Yes 2015

He earned a master's degree in jazz studies from New York University. [2]

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References

  1. Kemp, Larry (2018-09-14). Current Jazz Trumpet Legends. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN   978-1-4809-7727-3.
  2. Shields, David (1999). Black Planet: Facing Race During an NBA Season. Crown. ISBN   978-0-609-60452-6.