About Connor

New Zealand Trombone Player living in London who has toured around the globe

Trombonist

London

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A Jazz Trombonist from New Zealand, Connor Gentry is one of New Zealand's most promising young jazz musicians. Connor first began his studies at the New Zealand School of Music (Victoria University of Wellington) and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Performance with First Class Honours and a Minor in Jazz Composition, whilst studying under the likes of Dr. Rodger Fox and Dr. Dave Lisik. In his time in New Zealand Connor went on to play or record with the Rodger Fox Big Band, The Julie Lamb Outfit, The Endeavour Jazz Orchestra New Zealand and more. Connor then moved to Graz, Austria in 2023 and obtained a Master's In Jazz Performance at Kunstuniversität Graz, studying under the likes of Luis Bonilla and Sigi Feigl. In his time at Graz, Connor has already established himself as an important part of the jazz scene. He has played with the likes of the JM Jazz World Orchestra, The Croatian Radio and Television Jazz Orchestra, Eddie Luis's Sunshine Orchestra, and more. Connor has now moved to London to pursue greater opportunities in one of the biggest global jazz communities.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Barbershop, Gospel, Swing, Latin jazz, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Classical, Baroque, Musical theatre, Opera, Film / TV music, Classical crossover, Bluegrass, Folk, Folk rock, Rockabilly, Ceilidh, Irish rock, Country, Techno, Electro-Swing, Deep house, Electronic, Drum 'n' Bass, Electronica, Avant garde, Marching, Originals, Noise music, Experimental, Easy listening, Pop, Covers, Hip Hop, Soul, Vintage, R&B, Funk rock, Americana, Ambient pop, Acoustic, Disco, Karaoke, Top 40, Tribute, Motown, Funk, Rock, Glam rock, Indie, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Pop rock, Hard rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Hardcore, Post rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Power rock, Heavy metal, Classic rock, African music, Afrobeat, Australian music, Arabic, Caribbean music, Cuban music, Choro, Bossa nova, Balkan, Calypso, Brazilian music, Flamenco, German music, French music, Greek music, Italian music, Latin, Mariachi, Polka, Polynesian music, Ska, Tango, Samba, Reggae, Salsa, Cumbia, Bollywood, World music

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Instruments:

Trombone

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Orchestrator, Audio engineer, Composer, Sound technician, Producer, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, MC, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Community music worker, Composition teaching, Examiner

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