John Fumo
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John Fumo (b. 5 June 1957, Kenosha, Wisconsin) is a sought-after trumpet, flugelhorn, and electric trumpet player who maintains an active performing, recording, and touring schedule in addition to his CalArts teaching.
He has released three CDs to date, the most recent being Strange and Wonderful featuring his wife, singer Kelly Fumo. They often perform together in the LA music scene.
He has played, recorded, and toured with a long and diverse list of major artists including Mel Tormé, Crosby Stills & Nash, Smokey Robinson, Tito Puente, Brian McKnight, Celine Dion, Neil Young, Tower of Power, Faith Hill, Al Jarreau, Whitney Houston, Flora Purim, K.d. lang, Brian Setzer, Johnny Mathis, James Brown, Charlie Haden, Ricky Martin, Phoebe Snow, Vinny Golia, Lou Rawls, John Tesh, Bon Jovi, and many others.
He has also performed on a dozen film scores, and his TV appearances include The David Letterman Show and The Tonight Show.