As a solid music town, Tucson has seen its share of fantastic jazz musicians.
The tradition continues this Friday when trumpeter Terell Stafford performs at Crowder Hall on the UA campus. The gig is part of Arizona Jazz Week and UA Presents' 2016-17 performance season.
Stafford is the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, and founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, according to the UA Presents website.
His resume includes performing with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, Benny Golson's Sextet, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and Diana Krall.
Catch a master work his craft when Stafford takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. More information on the website.
