Farnell Newton

Trumpeter Farnell Newton is one of the most versatile musicians & educators in the Northwest, playing straight ahead jazz, smooth jazz, Latin music, soul, hip hop, funk, and more. When Farnell Newton is not touring, mentoring or performing, he is inspiring musicians worldwide with his social media group Jam of the Week. Jam of the week has currently over 35,000 members submitting videos of transcriptions, solos, and helpful tips to fellow practitioners worldwide.

In the last few years, Farnell has been touring with 3 time grammy winning singer/songwriter Jill Scott and with the Legendary Rhinestone Rockstar Bassist Bootsy Collins. In pervious years, Farnell has performed with great musical artists, including Lalah Hathaway, Ron Isley, R. Kelly, Cee Lo Green, Fantasia, Gladys Knight, Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, Najee, Will Downing, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more.

“Quote TBA.” — Farnell Newton.

Farnell Newton tours the world with Jill Scott and his Peacemaker.