Let’s dive into the vibrant world of Jean-Loup Longnon, the Parisian jazz trumpeter who’s been setting stages ablaze with his fiery sound and eclectic flair! Born on February 2, 1953, in Paris, Longnon hails from a family of writers and musicians, including his uncle, the renowned trumpeter Guy Longnon. Initially trained on piano and cello, he caught the jazz bug at 15, teaching himself trumpet by soaking up the sounds of legends like Dizzy Gillespie.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Lo...)
Longnon’s career is a whirlwind of bebop, big bands, and bold compositions. He’s played with jazz giants like Stéphane Grappelli, Michel Petrucciani, Wynton Marsalis, and Stan Getz, bringing his trumpet’s swagger to stages across Europe, the U.S., Brazil, Cuba, and beyond. Leading his own big band and small groups, he’s a master of scat vocals and devilishly clever arrangements, blending bebop’s raw energy with 20th-century classical influences like Ravel and Stravinsky. His 1999 album Bop Dreamer*, recorded live at the Marciac Jazz Festival, and his 1987 *Jean-Loup Longnon & His New York Orchestra capture his dynamic style.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Lo...)[](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Lo...)[](http://www.academiedujazz.com/longnon...)
A composer at heart, Longnon’s penned symphonic works, including L’Ours (1982), and earned accolades like the Django Reinhardt and Boris Vian awards for his inventive genius. His big band performances, like the unforgettable 2019 show at Paris’ Pan Piper, are a festive explosion of talent, with young virtuosos joining him to swing through classics and originals like “Encore du Bop.”[](https://pan-piper.com/live/events/jea...)[](https://www.parisjazzclub.net/fr/6013...)[](https://www.festival-jazz-bigband-per...)
Whether he’s scatting with humor, leading his orchestra, or weaving jazz with symphonic vibes, Longnon’s a larger-than-life figure in European jazz, celebrated for his passion and presence. (https://www.compagniejazz.com/jean-lo...) This is an acoustic performance of Jean Loup Longnon and Kostas Katsonis - The Girl from Ippanima - in front of a live audience in Vlatos, Kissamos, Chania, Crete, Greece. All rights are reserved. Check out our latest program and learn everything about the upcomming concerts on http://www.vlatos.gr/events -- Πρόκειται για μια ακουστική παράσταση μπροστά σε ζωντανό κοινό στον Βλάτο, Κίσσαμο, Χανιά, Κρήτη, Ελλάδα. Όλα τα δικαιώματα διατηρούνται. Δείτε το τελευταίο μας πρόγραμμα και μάθετε τα πάντα για τις επερχόμενες συναυλίες στο http://www.vlatos.gr/events
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