Shunzo Ohno is recognized as one of the most influential trumpeters and composers today. His recordings are known for their tender and fearless spirit. Ohno’s performances and recordings with Gil Evans, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock have influenced his current works. Shunzo’s award-winning albums and compositions received acclaimed global recognition, in addition to two Grammy Award-winning albums and much more.

Live at The Cutting Room, Shunzo Ohno’s Metamorphosis performs with his distinguished
Jazz Ensemble and the Lotus Chamber Music Collective - Oct 9th 7:00pm
His life story of resilience and riveting live performances are compelling and energizing. In
pursuit of global harmony through music, he claims, “We all are Dreamers, and together,
we are all triumphant.”
"[Shunzo Ohno]... plays tight, crisply phrased lines with a stabbing rhythmic effect.
Without the mute, his open tone has a broad, ringing sound that soars through high-powered
driving lines…” - The New York Times

“Clearly Shunzo Ohno is no ordinary man. A spectacular trumpeter and an even greater
musician” - JazzdaGama
“[Shunzo Ohno’s] open trumpet engages with an ethereal breath containing the same solid
beauty of a samurai sword shaped in countless battles."

Italy: JAZU, Nico Conversano
Website https://www.shunzoohno.com