Jean Caze

A millennial jazz and world music artist, trumpeter Jean Caze is the definition of a true global artist. Growing up in Queens, NY, the Haitian-American Caze began playing the trumpet at age nine. As his playing developed, Caze continued to receive awards and recognition, including a free trumpet from VH1’s Save the Music program, and a performance with the elite Grammy High School Jazz Band at the 2000 ceremony. In his senior year, Caze made his national television debut, performing with the legendary group Chicago live on NBC from Rockefeller Center. In 2004, Caze earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, and won the National Trumpet Jazz Competition. In 2006, he won the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition. In 2007 he earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from Florida International University, and placed second the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition. He then released his self-produced debut Miami Jazz Scene. In 2010, Caze joined Michael Bublé’s touring band as a featured soloist, performing to sold-out audiences around the world. 2015’s Amédé seamlessly combined Caze’s Haitian roots with his American jazz education and upbringing, and received abundant praise from critics, peers and jazz enthusiasts. He has performed with artists including Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and Al Jarreau, to name just a few. An untiring supporter of music and art programs in the schools, Caze also manages to organize youth jazz bands, conduct master classes and offer one-on-one classes to students of all levels. More at jeancaze.com.