Erik Jekabson
Erik Jekabson is an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhorn player, composer, arranger, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Key Information about Erik Jekabson:
- Bay Area Presence: He is a prominent figure in the Bay Area jazz scene, known for his leadership of the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra and his contributions to bringing the region's talent into the national spotlight.
- Diverse Musical Activities: He actively performs with various bands, including his own groups like the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet, and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra.
- Educator: Jekabson is dedicated to jazz education, teaching at institutions like the California Jazz Conservatory and running the Young Musicians Program.
- Extensive Performing and Touring: He has toured with notable artists like Illinois Jacquet, John Mayer, and Galactic, and performed at renowned venues such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and Madison Square Garden.
- Arranger and Composer: Jekabson has composed and arranged music for both vocalists and instrumental ensembles, including the San Francisco Symphony and the BBC Radio Orchestra.
- Recordings: He has released multiple albums as a leader and with his various groups, including "Breakthrough" (2025), "One Note at a Time" (2020), and "Erik Jekabson Sextet" (2018).
- Accolades: Jekabson has received recognition for his work, including a Jazz Aid Fund commission award from San Jose Jazz.
Further Details:
- He is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and also studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
- His jazz style is described as thoughtful and cerebral, incorporating elements of post-bop, Latin rhythms, funk, and chamber music.
- He is known for his collaborations with the collective Daggerboard, particularly their work with bassist Henry "The Skipper" Franklin.