Who's part entrepreneur, part philanthropist, part educator, but a total bad-ass on the horn? My guest for this episode, Kenny Rampton.  
As a featured member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Mingus Big Band as well as numerous Broadway shows, Kenny has established himself as a versatile player and passionate educator. Through his non-profit, the Jazz Outreach Initiative, Kenny is keeping jazz alive for young Las Vegas musicians. But it’s his gig as the trumpet voice on Sesame Street that might make Kenny the most popular trumpet player with kid’s around the world.  
Check out what Kenny has to say about growing up in a musical family in Las Vegas, his first experience trying out instruments, starting the Jazz Outreach Initiative, developing the KR Indigo mute, focusing on the positives, music as a healing art, working with Wynton Marsalis, being part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, growing into the role of being an educator, touring with Ray Charles, the impact of Sesame Street, the importance of building relationships, and so much more!  
So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 
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Learn about the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra here: https://jazzatlincolncenter.squarespace.com/ 
Help support the Jazz Outreach Initiative here: https://www.jazzoutreachinitiative.org/ 
Check out the KR Indigo mute here: https://www.hirschmanmutes.com/ 
Learn more about your host here: https://josejohnson.com/

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