JOHNNY SOUZA III |
Berklee College of Music Alumnus Johnny Souza III is a freelance trumpet player
based in New England. He has appeared with various bands at many venues throughout New England and at many outdoor concerts and Festivals. Souza is a former member of the popular band "3rd Left" and played trumpet with the band State Radio at the Bank America Pavilion on August 2, 2008. He has recorded on several studio album's including 3RD LEFT "Live at Memorial Hall", Jake Hill's "Heave To" and his father's "Meet Me in the City" Boston themed CD. |
Author and contributor for The New England Jazz Alliance, Peter DeVeber had this to say "Johnny's original Boston (Hub of My Heart) swings out, man - swings out! It's got that Frank Flavor it does. And son, Johnny III's muted trumpet solo reaches for the sweets - bon, Johnny III, bon." Ryan Wood, Freelance writer & contributor Community Newspaper Company noted that during a performance with 3RD LEFT "His solos were chilling." Boston Globe Correspondent, Bill Beuttler commented in a live performance review of The Johnny Souza Quintet at Ryles Jazz Club that "Boston (Hub of My Heart)" included a swinging trumpet solo by the leader's son, guest soloist Johnny Souza III." To reach Johnny Souza III for performing/recording availabilty or the availability
of 3RD LEFT: Johnny3@johnnysouza.com |
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