Tony Glausi, (born 1994) is an American

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, composer and

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Biography

Early life

Glausi's initial fascination with music began at age four, often sitting at his family's

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, figuring out melodies by ear and eventually writing simple compositions. His mother and each of his four grandparents worked as professional musicians. His earliest memories include dancing to the music his parents put on in their living room. He picked up the

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at age ten, citing a love for the instrument's diverse tonal possibilities, as well as its look and feel. Primarily studying classical music until age 16, Glausi gained exposure to jazz while a student at

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under the tutelage of music director Kevin Egan. He studied jazz performance and composition respectively as an undergraduate and later master's student at the

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in Eugene. Upon winning the 2017 Laurie Frink Career Grant, Glausi had the opportunity to be mentored by trumpeter

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Musical career

During his college years, Glausi performed extensively throughout the

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with artists including grammy-nominated pianist

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, vocalist Halie Loren, and pianist George Colligan while also leading his own quintet and 9-piece band. He recorded his debut album ''Identity Crisis'' at age twenty-one. Glausi relocated to

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in 2018. During this time, he began touring with pianist and singer

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and a wide array of young rising jazz stars, including bassist Russell Hall, keyboardist Chris McCarthy, saxophonist Julian Lee, drummer Bryan Carter, pianist Emmet Cohen and many others. Glausi Currently serves on the faculty of the

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in New York City.

Awards

The

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honored Glausi as the winner of its 2017 ITG International Trumpet Competition. He also garnered 1st place at the 2017 Carmine Caruso Solo International Trumpet Competition. Glausi was the winner of the 2016–17 Laurie Frink Career Grant. He garnered First Place in 2014 National Trumpet Competition

Discography

As leader

As sideman

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Glausi, Tony 1994 births Living people American jazz trumpeters American jazz singers American jazz composers University of Oregon alumni 21st-century trumpeters Musicians from Eugene, Oregon American jazz keyboardists Record producers from Oregon Businesspeople from Eugene, Oregon