Marvin Stamm
Trumpet
Throughout his distinguished career, Marvin Stamm has been praised for both the art and the craft of trumpet playing.
While attending North Texas State University, a school noted for its innovative lab bands, Mr. Stamm was discovered by Stan Kenton. After graduation, he joined Kenton's orchestra as his Jazz trumpet soloist, touring with him and recording five albums with the orchestra. In 1965-1966, he toured worldwide with Woody Herman.
Settling in New York, Mr. Stamm established himself as a busy jazz and studio trumpeter. He gained considerable recognition for his playing with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and the Duke Pearson Big Band as well as for performing with Frank Sinatra and the Benny Goodman Sextet, among others. Stamm was also a recognized first call studio player, recording with Bill Evans, Quincy Jones, Oliver Nelson, Duke Pearson, Thad Jones, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Patrick Williams, Michel Legrand, Frank Foster, Paul Desmond, George Benson and many more.
Since the late ‘80s, Mr. Stamm has focused his attention on his first love, playing jazz. Since that time, he has been a member of John Lewis' American Jazz Orchestra, the Bob Mintzer Band, the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, Louis Bellson's big band and/or quintet and has, on many occasions, performed with the big band of composer Maria Schneider.
Currently, Mr. Stamm's activities include performing as a soloist, touring with his jazz quartet or in duo with pianist Bill Mays, and performing with symphony orchestras here and abroad. He maintains his ties with George Gruntz' Concert Jazz Band, and, when time permits, travels with other all-star units.
Acknowledging his debt to the influence and guidance of former teachers and fellow musicians, Mr. Stamm commits a good deal of time and energy to helping young music students develop their own voices. His involvement in jazz education takes him to universities and high schools across the U.S. and abroad as a performer, clinician and mentor, perpetuating the traditions of excitement and innovation jazz represents.