Cindy Bradley
Encyclopedia
Cindy Bradley, is an American contemporary jazz
trumpet
player.
Cindy Bradley had an extensive background as a sidewoman
before embarking on her solo jazz career. She performed at the Super Bowl
, Emmy awards parties, and toured the world performing in various jazz and funk bands.
Cindy studied jazz at Ithaca College
and earned a Masters degree in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory.
In 2007 she independently release an album called "Just a Little Bit." She was signed to the Trippin' N' Rhythm Record Label in 2009 and released her next album called "Bloom." "Bloom" was produced by grammy-award winning producer, Michael Broening.
In 2009 she was named "Debut Jazz Artist of the Year" at the Catalina Island Jazz Festival, Dubai Jazz Festival, and Smooth Jazz News Magazine. Cindy won the American Smooth Jazz Awards "Best New Artist" award, and was also nominated for "Album of the Year"
Cindy is endorsed by Harrelson Trumpets.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
player.
Cindy Bradley had an extensive background as a sidewoman
Sideman
A sideman is a professional musician who is hired to perform or record with a group of which he or she is not a regular member. They often tour with solo acts as well as bands and jazz ensembles. Sidemen are generally required to be adaptable to many different styles of music, and so able to fit...
before embarking on her solo jazz career. She performed at the Super Bowl
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
, Emmy awards parties, and toured the world performing in various jazz and funk bands.
Cindy studied jazz at Ithaca College
Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private college located on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York. The school was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music. The college has a strong liberal arts core, but also offers several pre-professional programs and some graduate programs. The college is...
and earned a Masters degree in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory.
In 2007 she independently release an album called "Just a Little Bit." She was signed to the Trippin' N' Rhythm Record Label in 2009 and released her next album called "Bloom." "Bloom" was produced by grammy-award winning producer, Michael Broening.
In 2009 she was named "Debut Jazz Artist of the Year" at the Catalina Island Jazz Festival, Dubai Jazz Festival, and Smooth Jazz News Magazine. Cindy won the American Smooth Jazz Awards "Best New Artist" award, and was also nominated for "Album of the Year"
Cindy is endorsed by Harrelson Trumpets.
Discography
| Titles | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 10 Blues | 2006 | Cordovan Records |
| Just a Little Bit | 2007 | CBJazz Music |
| Bloom | 2009 | Trippin N' Rhythm |
| Unscripted | 2011 | Trippin N' Rhythm |