Brad Goode

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Trumpeter Brad Goode has toured and recorded with the bands of jazz legends Von Freeman, Red Rodney, Eddie Harris, Ira Sullivan, Curtis Fuller, Jack DeJohnette, Rosemary Clooney, and many others. Brad led his own combo in Chicago from 1985 until 1998, including a twelve-year stint as leader of the house band at the Green Mill. He was named one of the most influential Chicagoans of the 1980s by the Chicago Tribune, who credited him as a "major catalyst in the revitalization of the Chicago jazz scene".

A full-time teacher since 1998, Brad also freelances as a classical and commercial lead trumpeter, and as a jazz bassist and drummer. He makes frequent appearances as a guest soloist and clinician at colleges and high schools. He is widely recognized as an experimental soloist with an original, virtuosic trumpet style. His 17 recordings as a leader have been released on the Delmark, Sunlight, SteepleChase and Origin labels.)

Brad Goode is also the Musical Director for The Conference on World Affairs and he serves on the faculties of The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts and The University of Colorado, where he is Associate Professor of Jazz Studies.

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