On this episode of The Art of the Story, we celebrate Mark Morganelli, jazz trumpeter, promoter, producer and co-founder of the nonprofit Jazz Forum Arts.
Jazz Forum Arts is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Mark recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a special dinner in New York City with his wife and business partner Ellen Prior. The following morning, Morganelli, a long-time accomplished runner, took to the streets of Manhattan and ran 7 miles.
Morganelli credits his father for encouraging him to try the trumpet. That choice has led to an amazing career in jazz.
Morganelli was accepted into the Bucknell Jazz and Rock Ensemble in September of 1973. Within a couple of years, he was playing lead trumpet, conducting the 23-piece ensemble, and managing the group. He brought BJRE to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland when he was just 21.
Not only does Morganelli have Jazz Forum Arts but he runs the Jazz Forum, Westchester County’s premiere jazz club in Tarrytown, celebrating its 8th anniversary this month. He also had a strong connection with WBGO from the radio station's early days.
You Can SEE Doug Doyles entire conversation with Mark Morganelli below.
