Adam O’Farrill

Modern Jazz Innovator

Adam O’Farrill is a critically acclaimed trumpeter and composer leading the charge in contemporary jazz with his adventurous compositions and improvisational prowess.

Modern JazzAvant-garde JazzContemporary Jazz

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About

Born into a rich musical lineage as the son of Arturo O'Farrill and grandson of Chico O'Farrill, Adam O’Farrill is a New York City-based trumpeter and composer. He leads his quartet Stranger Days, recognized for its innovative sound and boundary-pushing improvisations. O'Farrill has quickly emerged as a significant voice in modern jazz.

Music Style

His music fuses intricate modern jazz compositions with elements of free improvisation, experimental rock, and contemporary classical, delivered with a vibrant energy and a distinctive trumpet voice.

Background

Hometown: New York City, NY
Education: Manhattan School of Music
Instruments: trumpet
Active: 2010s-present

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