Friday • February 17, 2012 • 8 p.m.

One of the most talked about trumpeters of the past decade, Los Angeles native and New York resident Jeremy Pelt burst onto the jazz scene in New York in 1998. Armed with dual degrees from Berklee College of Music in jazz performance and film scoring, it was not long before his talents were recognized and he played his first professional gig with the Mingus Big Band. That gig led to many long-lasting associations with members in the band, and provided a great opportunity for growth. Pelt quickly became a first-call musician and his efforts earned him an extensive feature article by legendary journalist and producer, Nat Hentoff in the Wall Street Journal.