GERARD PRESENCER
Gerard Presencer has become widely respected as one of the most innovative and
diverse trumpet players in the world. Born in London in 1972 he established
himself by the age of 20 as a soloist, studio musician and session player, and has since
received critical acclaim for his 3 solo albums.
A milestone in his developement was his encounter with Charlie Watts. In 1991 the
Rolling-Stones-percussionist formed his own quintet and included the then 18 year old
Gerard Presencer. His playing credits cross musical genres and he has recorded with many
leading artists including Sting, Robbie Williams, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell
and Chick Corea. He has also played with and arranged for a variety of performers including
Charlie Watts, Incognito, Zero 7 and Will Young. Gerard has won the trumpet category of the
British Jazz Awards 4 times. In addition to this, he has been Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy
of Music in London since 1999, also the Head of Brass at the jazz Institute Berlin since 1999
and lectures throughout Europe in Jazz Studies.
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