Ambrose Akinmusire

Ambrose Akinmusire is an American jazz trumpeter from Oakland, California. Akinmusire was born and raised in Oakland and while growing up, he was a member of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble. During his time performing in the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble, Akinmusire caught the attention of Steve Coleman, who then asked Akinmusire to join him as a member... read full bio