Mike Fahn

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Mike Fahn
Born (1960-12-16) December 16, 1960 (age 63)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Instrument Trombone
Relatives Melissa Fahn (sister)
Tom Fahn (brother)
Jonathan Fahn (brother)
Dorothy Elias-Fahn (sister-in-law)

Mike Fahn (born December 16, 1960) is an American jazz trombonist.

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Background

Fahn was born and raised in Huntington, New York. His father played drums with Lionel Hampton and he started on drums himself. [1] Mike played trumpet, baritone, then at age 12 was playing valve trombone. He later added slide trombone. His sister Melissa is an actress and singer. His brothers, Tom Fahn and Jonathan Fahn, are voice and stage actors. He has toured with Maynard Ferguson, Steve Torme, Ben Vereen and Leslie Uggams, Deodato, and Frank Gambale.

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Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Dick Berk

With Bob Cooper

With Jerry Vivino

With Frank Strazzeri

With Andy Simpkins

With Andrew Hill

With Tom Harrell

With Chita Rivera

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References

  1. "Jazz Valve & Slide Trombone Player Mike Fahn". Archived from the original on 2008-07-03. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
  2. "Mike Fahn Biography". Allmusic . Retrieved 2008-08-10.