Frank London

Frank London

Klezmer Jazz Innovator

Frank London is a Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer whose vibrant music fuses traditional klezmer with avant-garde jazz and global sounds. Experience his genre-bending artistry that spans from Yiddish roots to contemporary improvisation.

KlezmerJazz (Avant-Garde)World MusicExperimental

About

Frank London is a world-renowned trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, best known as a founding member of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics and Hasidic New Wave. His extensive career is marked by a deep exploration of Jewish music traditions blended with modern jazz and experimental forms, contributing significantly to contemporary world music.

Music Style

London's music is an exhilarating blend of traditional klezmer melodies, improvisation-heavy avant-garde jazz, and diverse global rhythms. He creates a distinctive sound that is both deeply rooted and boldly experimental.

Background

Hometown
New York City, New York
Education
New England Conservatory of Music
Instruments
trumpet
Active
1980s-present

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If you like John Zorn's genre-defying projects or the adventurous spirit of Don Byron, you'll love Frank London's unique blend of tradition and innovation.

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Notable Collaborations

The KlezmaticsHasidic New WaveJohn ZornItzhak PerlmanPaul SimonRobert Wilson
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