Allen Vizzutti
Lee University will welcome world-renowned trumpeter Allen Vizzutti to campus for the annual Presidential Concert Series on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center. Mr. Vizzutti will also be performing with the Lee University Wind Ensemble Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center.
The Syracuse Post Standard called his performance "Beautiful, lyrical, stunning, and stupefying." Mr. Vizzutti has visited over 40 countries and every state of the union to perform with a variety of different artists and ensembles including Chick Corea, the NBC Tonight Show Band, Woody Herman and many others.
Performing as a classical and a jazz artist, often in the same evening, he has appeared as a guest soloist with symphony orchestras in Tokyo, Germany, St. Louis, Seattle, Syracuse, Milwaukee and Buffalo to name a few. Mr. Vizzutti's status as an artist has led to solo performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City.
Mr. Vizzutti's jazz recordings include albums such as "Trumpet Summit" and "Skyrocket" from Summit Records. Classical albums include "The Emerald Concerto and Other Gems", with the Budapest Radio Orchestra, "Vizzutti Plays Vizzutti" and "Vizzutti and Soli on Tour".
Mr. Vizzutti has performed on over 100 motion picture sounds tracks, (such as Back To The Future and Star Trek), as well as countless television shows, commercials and recordings with such artists as Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, Chick Corea, the Commodores and Prince. His sounds can be heard on recent projects including the movies "40 Days and 40 Nights," "Unfaithfully Yours,” "Gridiron Gang," "Scary Movie Four," "Medal of Honor," as well as "Halo II" video games.
As artist in residence, Mr. Vizzutti has taught at the Eastman School of Music, the Banff Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas State University, Ohio State University, and the Trompeten Akademie of Bremen Germany. He is currently 'artist in residence' at the University of Washington.
His extensive treatise, "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method" and his "New Concepts for Trumpet,” have become standard works for trumpet study worldwide. Also an accomplished composer, his works include solo pieces for flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, tuba, harp, chamber groups, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, and symphony orchestra.
Mr. Vizzutti’s love of expression through composition has led to premier performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Budapest Radio Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic of London, the Nuremberg Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, London Symphony, the renowned Summit Brass and others.
Mr. Vizzutti earned his Bachelor's and Master of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He also received a performer's certificate, a chair in the Eastman Brass Quintet faculty ensemble, and the only Artist's Diploma ever awarded a wind player in Eastman's 85-year history.
From his home in Seattle, Wa., Mr. Vizzuiti's current career activities include a schedule of recitals, concerts, recording and composing. His continued commitment to music education and the values of music in everyday life results in an extensive schedule of guest appearances at universities throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Australia.
For tickets to this event, please contact the Dixon Center Box Office at (423) 614-8343. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors.