John Zappa works as a trumpeter and a drummer in a variety of styles with a variety of ensembles. His is a full time Lecturer of Jazz Trumpet and Theory at Northern Kentucky University, where he teaches trumpet, Jazz Theory, Arranging, Jazz History and Jazz Appreciation. John performs regularly with his trio, Tony’s Hitmen, The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, The Blue Wisp Big Band and the award winning salsa band Tropicoso. His album “Not Too Slow, Not Too Fast...” released in 2012, features John’s compositions in a trio setting and was well received by national critic, Scott Yanow. After it’s inclusion in the movie, “A Man, A Woman, and a Maybe” John received the “Best Music” award at the Southern Ohio Film Association Winter Film Festival.

Joining John will be Jim Connerley on piano, Peter Gemus on bass, and Dan Dorff on drums.