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There are millions of musicians in the world - but there s only one Leroy Jones. The film follows the historic life journey of the famed trumpeter and legend as he comes up in the projects of the 7th ward in New Orleans.
By the time he was 12 years old, Leroy s talent was apparent and his devotion to both his city and his craft never wavered. A young Jones leads the brass band revival of the 70 s in NOLA leading to the creation of the Fairview Baptist Church Band, and the Hurricane Brass Band. Leroy s trumpet then catches the ear of Harry Connick Jr., launching him from hometown virtuoso to world renowned phenomenon as he plays alongside Connick, as the featured solo trumpeter for 25 years.
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A Man and His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story Heads to Streaming Platforms
The award-winning music documentary
A Man And His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story will premiere worldwide on major streaming platforms on January 29, 2021.
A Man and his Trumpet follows the life journey of the trumpeter Leroy Jones as he comes up in the projects of the 7th ward in New Orleans. By the time he was 12 years old, Leroy’s talent was apparent and his devotion to both his city and his craft never wavered. A young Jones leads the brass band revival of the ’70s in NOLA leading to the creation of the Fairview Baptist Church Band, and the Hurricane Brass Band. With Harry Connick Jr., Jones played world-wide as the featured solo trumpeter for 25 years.