Ambrose Akinmusire

Q: What types of live events does Ambrose Akinmusire perform at?

Corporate galas, award ceremonies, product launches, conferences, festivals, and private VIP events.

Q: How much does it cost to book Ambrose Akinmusire for a live event?

Fees depend on event type, audience, location, set length, technical requirements, and travel needs.

Q: What production requirements should we prepare?

We’ll provide a technical rider outlining sound, stage, lighting, and hospitality. This ensures a seamless performance.

Q: How far in advance should we book?

The earlier the better, many performers are booked months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Please also be aware that they might be touring which means that they might be out of the country or has luck has it in yours.

Q: Can Ambrose Akinmusire customize their performance (setlist, special song requests)?

Yes, within reason. Please share requests early so we can confirm feasibility.

Q: Can Ambrose Akinmusire also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — in addition to live performances, many of our Live Talent can take part in brand campaigns, media projects, or speaking engagement, depending on their individual skills. Make sure to select the type of commercial booking that you are interested in when filling out the form.

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Ambrose Akinmusire is an internationally recognized trumpeter and composer, bringing a unique blend of avant-garde jazz, hip-hop, and chamber music to global audiences. He has transitioned from a highly awarded young artist to an esteemed artistic director, shaping the next generation of jazz talent. After winning both the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition in 2007, Ambrose Akinmusire quickly established himself as a leading trumpeter and composer. His early musical journey included touring Europe with saxophonist Steve Coleman’s Five Elements band and participating in the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.

He further honed his craft through studies at the Manhattan School of Music, a master’s degree from the University of Southern California, and attendance at the elite Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. His debut album, ‘Prelude… to Cora,’ was released on the Fresh Sound New Talent label in 2007, marking the beginning of a prolific recording career. He then collaborated with notable artists such as Vijay Iyer, Aaron Parks, Esperanza Spalding, and Jason Moran, performing in Moran’s innovative multimedia concert event ‘In My Mind: Monk At Town Hall, 1957,’ which significantly elevated his industry profile and led to his signing with Blue Note Records.

Looking ahead, he is set to release his highly anticipated album, ‘Honey From a Winter Stone,’ on Nonesuch Records in 2025, continuing his trajectory as an internationally recognized trumpeter and composer renowned for his unique blend of avant-garde jazz, hip-hop, and chamber music.