Jonathan Pugh, Cornetist and Trumpeter, Plays Jazz at Third Place Books This Saturday Night
Posted by glennled on March 9, 2012
It’s not often that you can hear outstanding jazz trumpeters play in a family-friendly venue, but this Saturday night you have that rare opportunity! Jonathan (Jon) Pugh, solo jazz cornet and trumpet artist, is playing at 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 March, at Third Place Books at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. And it’s free!
Meanwhile, if you wish, you can buy an inexpensive meal from the several restaurants surrounding the audience and stage, and you can browse the adjacent bookstore, before and after the entertainment.
His jazz music is melodic! You don’t have to go to a nightclub or bar. Kids of all ages are welcome. It’s totally casual. It’s fun!
Perhaps you have not heard of Jon Pugh. Well, he’s been playing a long time with some famous groups, including being a featured soloist for 30 years with the legendary Don Lanphere (soprano, alto, and tenor saxophonist). Since 1982, he has been a recording artist and clinician representing Conn-Selmer:Holton trumpets/cornets. As a music educator, he’s known for his passion to both entertain, inform, and inspire every member of his audiences. Wouldn’t you like to experience that? Then come hear him, free!
For more information about the event, his jazz style, his discography of CDs, and his background and credentials, please see the following:
- http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/jon-pugh-trumpet
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyY9DdxsgP4
- http://centerstage.conn-selmer.com/artists/artist.php?aid=626
- http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Jonathan+Pugh/a/albums.htm
Among those listed as artistic influences upon Jon are Tony Frucella, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown and Oscar Peterson.
Glenn's Trumpet Notes 
Nancy said
We’ll have a date night!
glennled said
Yes, ok, I understand…I’ll drive and buy. [A tease] 😉
Leslie said
Thanks for letting us know about this performance. It was great for Vaughan and his friend to hear some great cornet playing and a variety of music styles.
glennled said
Yes, I’m so glad you all came to hear Jon and see how he performs solos on stage with recorded background music. Very interesting show and a fun (free) night out! Thanks.