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Vinney Dawson is a trumpet/flugelhorn player currently residing in the Los Angeles area. He holds a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from California State University, Long Beach, Cole Conservatory of Music. Vinney is pursuing his Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music. He has had the honor of studying with prestigious trumpet players, such as Dan Fornero, Ron Stout and Willie Murillo.

Vinney is a featured solo trumpeter for the Broadway-caliber, theatrical production of Mickey and the Magical Map at Fantasyland Theatre in the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California. He exhibits strong lead trumpet virtuosity with a command of the traditional American jazz style. Vinney has the ability to play confidently with power and accuracy up to at least concert “G” an octave and a 12th above middle “C”. He also has a commanding stage presence and consistent performance quality. Vinney also participates in the pit orchestra on many regional theatre productions throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

In addition to performing at Disneyland, Vinney is a trumpet player in the ensemble group, Back Porch Brass. This is a high-energy, Dixieland/second line band that is blending styles from the past 100 years. The group is made up of young musicians from the Long Beach, California area. They perform frequently at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California. The group’s mission is to not only bring music to an audience, but to entertain through their quirky antics. Vinney also confidently performs with various Top 40, wedding and salsa bands displaying his versatile performance ability.

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