Quentin CoaxuM’S “MIDWESTERN SPRINGS”
Saturday, September 27
TIME: 3:30pm-4:30pm
VENUE: Wagner Stage. Midway Plaisance at South Woodlawn Ave.
A photo of Quentin Coaxum seated at a table against a white background with his trumpet resting on the table in front of him. Quentin’s arms are crossed resting on the table, he is facing the camera and wearing a denim button down shirt.
Quentin Coaxum
Quentin Coaxum showed an affinity for music at a very young age. Upon taking up the trumpet in elementary school, he took a liking to the tapes and records left behind by his grandfather. It was these same recordings that inspired him to take an interest in jazz that would later blossom into a passion for all music. Originally growing up just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, Coaxum currently resides in Chicago, IL, where he is an active musician and educator. Coaxum holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Illinois University, and a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from Northwestern University. Since graduating, he’s become one of Chicagoʼs brightest young trumpeters.
During his time in Chicago, Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and the University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. Coaxum’s first album as a leader, “Current”, was released on the Skiptone Music Label in 2014, and his most recent project, “You & I” was released inn September of 2020.
As a performer, Coaxum has garnered praise for his ability to compose and perform with modern lyricism while also displaying a knowledge of many musical traditions. His voice as a trumpeter reaches across genres in a way that captivates listeners and fellow musicians alike, and has afforded him the opportunity to perform with many world class musicians including Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Dustin Laurenzi’s “Snaketime”, Jeff Swanson’s “Case-Fitter”, Christopher McBride’s “Quatuor De Force”, Solange Knowles, the Willerm Delisfort Project, and many more.
Coaxum currently resides in Evanston, IL and maintains a busy schedule as a performer and educator.
“MIDWESTERN SPRINGS”
Quentin Coaxum’s earliest musical influences came from his midwestern upbringing. “Midwestern Springs” explores music by Coaxum, as well as the compositional voices of midwestern musicians that have uniquely shaped multiple generations over the years.
The musicians:
Quentin Coaxum - trumpet
Dustin Laurenzi - tenor sax
Matt Gold - guitar
Joshua Griffin - bass
Clif Wallace - drums