John L. Worley Jr

JOHN L. WORLEY JR. trumpet/flugelhorn artist and leader of WorlView and Bari Bari, has been a member in many of the Bay Areas creative music ensembles for last 20+ years. Being adept at a multitude of styles, John has played with many national and international artists in Canada, Europe, Central and North America. WorlView, made it's debut performance at the 2004 San Jose Jazz Festival and recently played at the 2007 San Jose Jazz Festival's Smith Dobson's Tribute Stage, two Pacific Northwest tours and the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2006. John's latest venture "Bari Bari" made it's debut in 2008 in an appearance at the Improv as part of the Sunday Jazz series produced by San Jose Jazz. His recording and performance credits include: "Re-Birth of The Cool" project co-leading with Wayne Wallace at the Stanford Jazz Festival in 2006, Carla Bley/Steve Swallow Big Band and The Jon Jang Seven at the 2005 Monterey Jazz Festival, West Coast tours with Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo in 2003, 2004 and 2005, Maria Schneider and Ingrid Jensen at the San Francisco Jazz Festivals Women In Jazz concert series, Don Byron at the Monterey Jazz Festival 2002, Stanley Clarke at Yoshi's, Sam Rivers Big Band at the 2001 Stanford Jazz Workshop, Wayne Shorter Sextet and the Monterey Jazz Festival Chamber Orchestra at the 2000 Monterey Jazz Festival. John's debut CD WorlView was released in 2003 on his label, Dancing Sumo Records. John also produced Sebastien Lansons debut recording "In Transition", also on Dancing Sumo Records in 2004. John has been featured on over 30 jazz recordings. John is a clinician/endorsing artist for Conn/Selmer Inc and plays Bach Stradivarius Trumpets. Quotes: "John's playing and this project in general are a cut above the norm, and they will definitely hold your attention with their excellence." Fred Berry, Director of Northern California Louie Bellson Orchestra "Telling a story, making a musical statement is something too often forgotten by the artist as they are at times, too concerned with only their playing. Thank you John for reminding me, once again, what making music is all about" Tom E. Politzer Lead Tenor, Tower of Power "Finally the world gets a chance to experience the music of one Bay Areas best kept secrets. Worley has been active in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years as one of that areas first called trumpet players capable of doing it all. Whether playing lead, or soloing in the bop style or sharing his vast knowledge with his numerous students, John brings a fresh approach to it all. This CD covers styles from straight ahead jazz, to Afro Cuban and all ports in between. Worley's music is from the heart. The heart of a man who has paid his dues as a Journeyman. My favorite music is always performed by those that come from a place of maturity and experience. These are the true story tellers. Please do as I did. Take off your shoes, sit back, relax and enter into the musical journey called "Worlview". You'll keep coming back-" Peace, Ray Vega, The Bronx, 2002 "Brilliant Trumpet Player ... " - San Jose Mercury News. "He tackled Carla (Bley)'s music with a perfect balance of sympathy for her intentions and determination to express himself. Only the very best players do this...both render the writer's vision faithfully and enhance it." Steve Swallows review on John's performance at the 2006 Monterey Jazz Festival with Carla Bley's Big Band. San Jose Mercury News.