First trumpet: John D’earth is ready to release a new album, but the music is only part of the story


D’earth has used his Thursday night residency at Miller’s to help build Charlottesville’s jazz scene, incorporating young players from the programs at VCU and UVA with professional musicians. He is poised to release his newest jazz record, On, in July, which will feature his quintet: Pete Spaar, bass; Devonne Harris, drums; Wells Hanley, piano; and J.C. Kuhl, tenor saxophone. Photo: Justin Ide

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