John Rapson

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Rapson
Occupation	Jazz Musician
Date Of Birth	Feb 4, 1953(1953-02-04)
Age	71
Birthplace	Gary
Country	United States
Birth City	Gary
Horoscope	Pisces

John Rapson Biography

John Rapson is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Musician who was born on February 4, 1953 in Gary, Gary, United States. Ira John Rapson, III (born February 4, 1953, Gary, Indiana) is an American jazz trombonist and educator.

John Rapson Net Worth

John Rapson is one of the richest Jazz Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Rapson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Rapson began on piano at age five before switching to trombone. He studied at Westmont College, graduating in 1976, then took his MA in composition at California State University. Rapson taught at Westmont from 1980 to 1990, concurrently playing in Los Angeles with Vinny Golia (1979–1990). He also worked with Tim Berne (1980, 1986), Walter Thompson (1980), Bobby Bradford (1986–1990), and John Carter (1988–1990). He has worked extensively as a leader with noted West Coast jazz players. His sextet, active from 1982–1985, included Golia, Wayne Peet, Alex Cline, and Roberto Miguel Miranda; his octet, active from 1985–1990, had Golia, Cline, Ken Filiano, John Fumo, Kim Richmond or Steve Fowler, and Bill Roper as members. He also led a trio in 1986-1987 with Golia and Miranda.

Rapson moved to the East Coast in 1990, studying at Wesleyan University, where he received his doctorate in ethnomusicology. He played with Anthony Braxton in 1992 and worked with Ed Blackwell (1990–1991), Jay Hoggard (1990–1992), and Allen Lowe (1991–1992). He again led a sextet from 1992-1999 with Braxton, Bradford, Peet, Roper, and Cline. In 1993 he became a faculty member of the University of Iowa School of Music, where he is director of jazz studies and conductor of the school’s Johnson County Landmark jazz band. He led his own big band in 1994, the OftENsemble, and formed the Oddball Trio Plus Trombone in 1996 with Steve Grismore.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Rapson celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.

Top Facts about John Rapson

1. John Rapson is an American jazz trombonist and educator.
2. He was born in 1953.
3. Rapson has performed with many notable jazz musicians.
4. He has released several albums as a bandleader.
5. Rapson is also a respected composer and arranger.
6. He has taught at the University of Iowa since 1993.
7. Rapson founded the Iowa City Jazz Festival in 1991.
8. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to jazz education.
9. Rapson is known for his innovative approach to improvisation and composition.
10. His music blends traditional jazz with elements of contemporary classical music.