Derrick Gardner
- January 4, 2024
- Trumpet Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Derrick Gardner |
| Occupation | Trumpet Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 3, 1965(1965-06-03) |
| Age | 59 |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Derrick Gardner Biography
| Name | Derrick Gardner |
| Birthday | Jun 3 |
| Birth Year | 1965 |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Derrick Gardner is one of the most popular and richest Trumpet Player who was born on June 3, 1965 in Illinois, United States. Jazz trumpeter from Chicago, who has been a part of many of the jazz’s most popular groups, including the the Chicago-born jazz trumpeter who has played with some of jazz’s most popular groups, such as the Count Basie Orchestra. He has been lauded by critics for his extreme skill at improvisation. Orchestra. The trumpeter has been praised from critics because of his extraordinary talent in improvisation.
He has collaborated with many collaborators, including saxophonist He has worked with a long list of collaborators, including saxophone legend James Moody..
Since 1989, Derrick has written for and led his own sextet, Derrick Gardner & the Jazz Prophets. In 2008, Gardner signed the group to Indianapolis jazz label Owl Studios and has since released two albums on the label, 2008’s A Ride to the Other Side, and 2009’s Echoes of Ethnicity, which was the winner of the Best Jazz Album award at the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards “Echoes of Ethnicity”.
Gardner began playing trumpet at the age of 9 in his hometown of Chicago. In 1991, he moved to New York City and played with groups such as the Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Band, Harry Connick, Jr.’s Big Band, Roman Schwaller’s European Sextet, and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
He has a mother named Effie. Effie is a classically trained singer who earned her doctorate at Michigan State University.
Derrick Gardner Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Trumpet Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Derrick Gardner is one of the richest Trumpet Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derrick Gardner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started playing the trumpet at the age of nine and became a local celebrity after his move from New York City in 1991.
His own band, Derrick Gardner & the Jazz Prophets, won the Independent Music Award for Best Jazz Album for their album from 2009 “Echoes of Ethnicity”.
Derrick Gardner (born June 3, 1965) is an American jazz trumpeter from Chicago, Illinois.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
Derrick Gardner height 6 ft 0 in Derrick weight 84 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Derrick Gardner Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Derrick Ranked on the list of most popular Trumpet Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derrick Gardner celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.