Ernie Hammes

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Full Name	Ernie Hammes
Occupation	Trumpet Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1968(1968-08-18)
Age	56
Birthplace	Esch-sur-Alzette
Country	Luxembourg
Horoscope	Leo

Ernie Hammes Biography

Ernie Hammes is one of the most popular and richest Trumpet Player who was born on August 18, 1968 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Luxembourg Jazz and classical trumpet player , and the founder of the Luxembourg Jazz Orchestra.

He was the only European part of He was the only European-born member of Duke Ellington’s American jazz orchestra. American jazz orchestra.

Ernie Hammes (born 1968) is a Luxembourger trumpet virtuoso, arranger, composer, and big band director who is prolific in both jazz and classical idioms. Notably in jazz, Hammes toured with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau band in 2005, alternating between the lead and jazz roles. Hammes has performed in more than twenty-five countries while simultaneously supporting the jazz scene in Luxembourg.

In his native Luxembourg, Hammes is the founder (1993), director and lead trumpet in the Luxembourg Jazz Orchestra and, since 1987, has been a member of the Musique militaire grand-ducale (the Luxembourg Army Band) where he is lead trumpet and, since 1994, leader of the big band.

His family was part of Esch-sur-Alzette, a Luxembourg community of the city Esch-sur-Alzette when he was born. his birth.

Ernie Hammes Net Worth

Ernie Hammes is one of the richest Trumpet Player from Luxembourg. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ernie Hammes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at an conservatoire located in Metz, France before attending Berklee College of Music (Boston) as well as The Manhattan School of Music.

He played internationally in his Big Bop Nouveau jazz group and, in the classical sphere performed with his orchestra, the Luxembourg Philharmonic.

Hammes was born 18 August 1968 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. He studied at the Conservatories of Esch-sur-Alzette and Metz (:fr:) and later at the Manhattan School of Music and the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Since 1997, Hammes has performed at Birdland and the Blue Note jazz clubs in New York, he has traveled widely to jazz venues and jazz festivals across Europe and North America. Recent performances have included festivals in Chicago, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, New Orleans, Karlsbad (Czech Republic), and Cleveland, Ohio. Hammes has also played at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London and at the Montreux, Den Haag, and Toronto festivals. The Duke Ellington Orchestra has flourished for over forty-six years since the death of the Duke, himself. As of 2013, Hammes is the only European known to have been a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra from any era.

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Facts & Trivia

Ernie Ranked on the list of most popular Trumpet Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Luxembourg. Ernie Hammes celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Ernie Hammes

1. Ernie Hammes is a jazz musician from Luxembourg.
2. He has released 7 albums and won multiple awards.
3. Hammes has performed with renowned artists such as Randy Brecker.
4. His music blends traditional jazz with modern elements.
5. Hammes is also a composer and arranger for various ensembles.
6. He has played at major festivals in Europe and the US.
7. Hammes teaches at the Conservatory of Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg.
8. His album “Aventure” was nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award.
9. Hammes’ music has been described as energetic, innovative, and soulful.
10. He continues to tour internationally and collaborate with other musicians.