Welcome to the website of Chicago-based trumpet and flugel horn player Thaddus Franklin. Here you’ll find his bio, performance schedule, a photo and sound gallery, information about lessons and some of Thad’s favorite links. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or need more information, please contact Thad by
Wednesday, April 29th
Loom
The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee
9:30 P.M.
Wednesday, May 6th
Loom
The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee
9:30 P.M.
Wednesday, May 13th
Loom
The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee
9:30 P.M.
Review of Loom:
“True aficionados in love with the art of music
creation and exploration search entire lifetimes
for the joy of experiencing the ultimate in
musicianship, inventiveness, and a worldly
sampling of personal expression deep from
within: In other words -- the true essence
of the musicians being transmitted through
his music, whether written, sung, or doled
out from the heart on a single instrument or an
auditorium-sized ensemble. You will find that
sound, that perfectionism, and the depth that
brings true original music to life, on this CD. This
in not just another recorded effort in search of
marketability. More pointedly, it is a study in the
life, the breath, and the wholeness of worldwide
musical genius in unison. You've never
experienced anything like it.”
-jazz critic, Matt P. Spinello
April 20th, 2009
Grazyna Auguscik asked me to help her record a
beautiful Stevie Wonder tune for WBEZ. Here is
her interview and our rendition of the song:
They Won't Go When I Go
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