Wallace Roney Jr.

Modern Trumpet Scion

Carrying the torch of a legendary jazz lineage, this Oberlin-trained trumpeter brings technical brilliance and a modern perspective to post-bop.

jazzpost-bop

About

The son of jazz icons Wallace Roney and Geri Allen, Wallace Roney Jr. is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the New York jazz circuit, performing alongside masters such as Chick Corea, Lenny White, and Ornette Coleman.

Music Style

Roney Jr. blends the harmonically sophisticated language of post-bop with a contemporary sense of phrasing and exceptional technical precision.

Background

Hometown
Montclair, New Jersey
Education
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Instruments
trumpet
Active
2010s-present

Similar Artists

If you like Wallace Roney, Freddie Hubbard — you'll love this artist

Wallace Roney
His father and primary stylistic influence in the trumpet tradition.
95%
Freddie Hubbard
A frequently cited influence on his aggressive and technical approach to the horn.
85%
Miles Davis
A core influence on his family's approach to trumpet tone and melodic exploration.
90%

Notable Collaborations

Chick CoreaJimmy HeathLenny WhiteBuster WilliamsOrnette Coleman
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