William Caviness (born June 22, 1982) is a jazz trumpeter born in Memphis, Tennessee who currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Will Caviness
Birth nameWilliam Caviness
Born (1982-06-22) June 22, 1982 (age 41)
Memphis, Tennessee
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Trumpet
Years active1990s–present
LabelsCellar Live
Websitewww.willcaviness.com

Education edit

Caviness received his masters from the New England Conservatory of Music in 2008,[1] moving to New York City thereafter.[2]

Discography edit

Caviness gained increased attention after the release of his first album, A Walk, recorded in 2014.[3] A Walk reached the JazzWeek Top 10 for three straight weeks in 2016[4][5][6] and was reviewed in Downbeat Magazine.[7]

Albums edit

  • A Walk (Cellar Live, 2014)[3]

As sideman edit

  • Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation (Bluroc, 2011)[8]
  • Muse (Creative Nation Music, 2009)[9]
  • The Old Ceremony (Alyosha Records, 2005)[10]

References edit

  1. ^ "Alumni US | New England Conservatory of Music, Greater Boston Area". alumnius.net. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  2. ^ "Will Caviness - A walk (2015)". Republic of Jazz. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  3. ^ a b "A Walk - Will Caviness Sextet | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  4. ^ "JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 11, 2016". all about jazz. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  5. ^ "JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 18, 2016". all about jazz. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  6. ^ "JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 25, 2016". all about jazz. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Sound the Trumpets" (PDF). Downbeat Magazine. April 2016.
  8. ^ "Love + Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation - Murs | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  9. ^ "Muse - Ayn Inserto | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  10. ^ "The Old Ceremony". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-04-12.

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