Ephraim Owens

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Ephraim Owens (b. Nov 5, 1972 in Dallas, TX) is a musician, composer, and jazz bandleader who plays trumpet and flugelhorn.

Owens began playing trumpet in elementary school, after classmates urged him to join the school band. He continued his music education at the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas and earned a music scholarship to Southwest Texas State University. Ephraim studied classical music until he switched to Jazz after attending a Roy Hargrove concert.

Owens moved to Austin, Texas in 1994 and became a fixture in the Austin music scene. Austin Mayor Bruce Todd proclaimed June 14, 1997 as Ephraim Owens Day, for his musical achievements. Ephraim has played all over the world and is adaptable to all styles of music, but mostly he plays his favorite music, jazz.

Owens appears in a documentary film exploring the musical styles of the United States entitled, Before the Music Dies. Other featured artists include: Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Erykah Badu, and Widespread Panic.

Owens currently plays with Blaze, and his various quintets, quartets, and trios.

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[edit] Recorded with

Eryka badu, Doyle Bramhall, Doyle Bramhall II, Blaze, DJ Nick Nack, Seela, Greene Torch, Seth Walker, Stephen Bruton, Patrice Pike, James Simpson, Laura Scarborough, 54 Seconds, Texas Trumpets, East Side Kings, Lisa Tingle, Arlington Jones, Wayne Hancock, Glen Reksash, Rich Harney, Blue Mist, Ginger Lee, Wendy Colonna

[edit] Performed with

String Cheese Incident, Peter Rowan, Karl Denson, 54 Seconds, Red Young, Roy Hargrove, Big John Patton, DJ Logic, Calexico, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Brannen Temple, drummer J.J. Johnson, Kevin Lovejoy, Chris Maresh, Lindsey Green, Yoggi, Philippe Vieux, Laura Scarborough, Elias Haslinger, Erykah Badu, Doyle Bramhall II, Wendy & Lisa, DJ Jazzy Jeff