Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is a heralded trumpeter, composer, producer, and bandleader noted for his genre-blending approach, which he has termed "Stretch Music." Born on March 31, 1983, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Adjuah hails from a notable lineage of musicians, including his uncle, the saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr. He emerged as a significant force in contemporary jazz with the release of his Grammy-nominated album "Rewind That" in 2006, showcasing a natural ability to blend jazz with rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements, a skill that has become his signature sound.

Throughout his career, Adjuah has been lauded for his ambitious conceptual projects and his commitment to social activism through music. His releases such as "The Centennial Trilogy," comprised of "Ruler Rebel," "Diaspora," and "The Emancipation Procrastination," culminated in 2017 to mark the 100th anniversary of the first jazz recordings, while addressing social and political issues. Each album in his discography, including the evocative "Ancestral Recall," which won him the Edison Award for Best International Jazz Album, and the live recording "Axiom," recorded at the Blue Note in New York, is laced with the themes of cultural connectivity and the African diaspora. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah's innovative musical stylings and poignant messages continue to shape the landscape of modern jazz and influence a new generation of musicians.

Genres

Contemporary Jazz

Experimental Jazz

Jazz

Jazz Trumpet

New Orleans Jazz

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Latest Release

Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah•

Chief Adjuah

Album - 10 Tracks - Released July 28, 2023