Creating Noise With Syreeta Thompson She Creates Noise podcast

11d ago 25:42

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Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Syreeta Thompson takes us on a musical journey from her Chicago roots to becoming "New York's Trumpet Lady," revealing how determination and authenticity built her remarkable career.
Syreeta’s story begins with her name itself – named after Syreeta Wright, Stevie Wonder's wife – setting the stage for a life immersed in music. Growing up in a household where jazz classics and soul legends provided the soundtrack, she first attempted clarinet before discovering her true voice through the trumpet. "It was the loudest instrument in the band," she laughs, "I wanted to be heard."
This conversation brilliantly illuminates the dedication behind musical mastery. Under the mentorship of Bill Fielder (who also taught Wynton Marsalis), Syreeta spent two years focusing solely on proper breathing techniques before playing a single note on her trumpet. This foundation-building approach, combined with her experiences playing in Pentecostal churches, created her signature sound – a distinctive fusion of jazz sophistication, classical technique, and gospel soul that has topped both jazz and gospel charts simultaneously.
Beyond her musical achievements, Syreeta’s advocacy for women in music stands tall. Her custom trumpet, encrusted with over 10,000 Swarovski crystals, isn't just an instrument but a statement piece reflecting her bold artistic vision. Her upcoming documentary "Blow Yo Horn: Making Music in a Man's World" aims to amplify female instrumentalists who haven't received proper recognition. As an educator partnered with Berklee and Juilliard, she instills her "winner mindset" in the next generation: "If you don't see yourself as a winner, who else will?"
Discover Syreeta’s upcoming projects, including her new single "With You I'm Born Again" featuring Tony Lindsey from Santana, plus performances at Lincoln Center and in Los Angeles. Subscribe now to hear more stories of women reshaping the music industry landscape through creativity, persistence, and unapologetic authenticity.

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