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John Rapson was born on 4 February, 1953 in Gary, Indiana, United States, is an American jazz trombonist and educator (born 1953). Discover John Rapson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

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Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 4 February, 1953
Birthday 4 February
Birthplace Gary, Indiana, United States
Nationality United States

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1953

Ira John Rapson, III (February 4, 1953, Gary, Indiana – July 21, 2021, Iowa City, Iowa) was an American jazz trombonist and educator.

Rapson began on piano at age five before switching to trombone.

1976

He studied at Westmont College, graduating in 1976, then took his MA in composition at California State University.

1980

Rapson taught at Westmont from 1980 to 1990, concurrently playing in Los Angeles with Vinny Golia (1979–1990).

He also worked with Tim Berne (1980, 1986), Walter Thompson (1980), Bobby Bradford (1986–1990), and John Carter (1988–1990).

He worked extensively as a leader with noted West Coast jazz players.

1982

His sextet, active from 1982 to 1985, included Golia, Wayne Peet, Alex Cline, and Roberto Miguel Miranda; his octet, active from 1985 to 1990, had Golia, Cline, Ken Filiano, John Fumo, Kim Richmond or Steve Fowler, and Bill Roper as members.

1986

He also led a trio in 1986-1987 with Golia and Miranda.

1990

Rapson moved to the East Coast in 1990, studying at Wesleyan University, where he received his doctorate in ethnomusicology.

1992

He played with Anthony Braxton in 1992 and worked with Ed Blackwell (1990–1991), Jay Hoggard (1990–1992), and Allen Lowe (1991–1992).

He again led a sextet from 1992 to 1999 with Braxton, Bradford, Peet, Roper, and Cline.

1993

In 1993 he became a faculty member of the University of Iowa School of Music, where he was director of jazz studies and conductor of the school's Johnson County Landmark jazz band.

1994

He led his own big band in 1994, the OftENsemble, and formed the Oddball Trio Plus Trombone in 1996 with Steve Grismore.

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