Zachary Finnegan

Zach is regarded as a rising-star trumpet artist based in Chicago, IL. In 2023, he toured playing venues and arenas around the world with five-time Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé. He has appeared on 11 albums and has played in the bands of such renowned musicians as the Buddy Rich Big Band, Alan Gresik Swing Orchestra, Jared Thompson's Potluck, Camila Mennitte, Blueshift Big Band, Meghan Stagl, Christy Bennett's Fumee, and Carrington Clinton Quartet. He has shared the bandstand with Matt Ulery, Lenard Simpson, Ethan Philion, Thaddeus Tukes, Rob Dixon, and Marlene Rosenberg.

Zach previously founded two bands, Crossroads Quintet and Omnos Quartet, releasing debut albums with both bands. Along with his freelance work in the Midwest, he is a sideman in the popular hip-hop/jazz-fusion band Clint Breeze and the Groove. Zach received his bachelor’s degrees at UW-Stevens Point and received his master’s degree at Indiana University.

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