Mejedi Owusu
Rising Trumpet Powerhouse
A masterful young trumpeter blending West African rhythms with hard bop fire on the premier stages of London and New York.
About
Mejedi Owusu is a British-born trumpeter and pianist currently based in New York at The Juilliard School. Formerly a student at Trinity Laban, he has quickly gained acclaim performing with figures like Emmet Cohen at venues such as Smalls and Dizzy's Club. His work bridges the gap between traditional jazz and West African musical heritages.
Music Style
Owusu's sound features melodic clarity and a deep groove, integrating Gospel Highlife and West African rhythms with classic hard bop improvisation.
Background
- Hometown
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Education
- The Juilliard School
- Instruments
- trumpet, piano
- Active
- 2020s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan — you'll love this artist
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Upcoming Events
Mejedi Owusu Quartet
Smalls
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Mejedi Owusu Quintet
Smalls
trumpet • Headliner
Mejedi Owusu Quartet
Smalls
trumpet • Headliner
Mejedi Owusu Quintet
Smalls
trumpet • Headliner
Mejedi Owusu Quartet
Zinc Bar
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Mejedi Owusu Quartet
Zinc Bar
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