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Jens Lindemann CM FRCMT is a German-born Canadian trumpet soloist of Polish Jewish heritage now based in Los Angeles.
As the first classical brass soloist to ever receive the Order of Canada, Jens Lindemann is hailed as one of the most celebrated artists in his instrument's.

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As the first classical brass soloist to ever receive the Order of Canada, Jens Lindemann developed Brassfire in 2006 at the Banff Centre. Offering an innovative approach to concert presentation, Brassfire has toured all over the world since then from Los Angeles, London, Moscow, Toronto, Montreal, Israel and beyond. It is an interactive performance celebrating the rich musical history of the trumpet in particular.

Brassfire embraces everything from Bach, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong to the warm Argentinian sounds of Piazzola, contemporary pop star Sting, Latin salsas, and swinging big band grooves. Brassfire is a complete stylistic performance presented by one of the most versatile players in history and the “International Brass Personality of the Year” –Brass Herald

Along with his stellar trio of world-class players, Thomas Lang (drums), Kristian Alexandrov (keyboard) and Jeremy Coates (bass), Brassfire is an entirely unique concert experience.

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Performances

Friday, April 25, 2014 | Eric Harvie Theatre

Saturday, April 26, 2015 | E

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From classical music to jazz, trumpeter Jens Lindemann smashes the brass instrument's stereotypes

Playing 24-karat gold-plated horns, the internationally renowned L.A.-based musician performs with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Haydn & Mozart with Jens Lindemann on January 8 at 7 pm at Bell Performing Arts Centre as part of Surrey Nights and January 9 at 2 pm at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts as part of Classical Traditions at the Chan Centre.

FROM CARNEGIE HALL to the Great Wall of China, internationally acclaimed trumpet player Jens Lindemann has performed in places that many artists only dream of. It was a performance by trumpeter and former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen—a show he happened to go to in junior high school in Edmonton, where his family emigrated from Germany in 1967—which first planted the seed that the world stage was exactly where Lindemann wanted to be.

“He walked out on-stage wearing pink leather pants and a lime green jacket and turned to the

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Jens Lindemann

Internationally renowned trumpet soloist Jens Lindemann has achieved a critically acclaimed career as one of the world’s great virtuosos. From the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony to the Great Wall of China; from the Berlin Philharmonie and the Canadian Brass to Tokyo’s Suntory Hall; from a Grammy nomination, and an honorary doctorate; to being heralded as ‘the official trumpeter for the NHL Stanley Cup finals’, Jens Lindemann has performed every style of music and entertained every audience imaginable. He has won first prizes in the most important classical trumpet competitions in the world, made numerous television and film appearances and performed at London's 'Last Night of the Proms' for over 40,000 people!

Jens' proven ability to perform as a diverse artist places him at the front of a new generation of musicians. Classically trained at The Juilliard School, he has also performed and recorded pop and jazz styles extensively. A prodigious talent, Jens performed as a soloist with orchestras and won accolades at numerous jazz festivals while still