Poster by Maria Darron
Jamal Damien is an electric trumpet player who is making his mark as a high-octane improviser, blending free jazz with a modern soul sound.
Joined by the Jamal Damien Quartet (Oliver Scott on piano, Dana Wendelon on drums, and Rafael Enciso on bass), Jamal revisits the Bop Shop Records stage as a band leader to further his message of self-discovery and self-expansion through music.
How to Watch
Tune in on Thursday, May 6 at 8:00 PM EST at:
bopshop.com/live
Also streaming at our Facebook and YouTube pages
Virtual Tips
The show is free, but please consider tipping the artists!
Venmo: @Jamal-Damien
About the Artist
Jamal Damien is a 22-year-old Pennsylvania native and soon-to-be graduate of the Eastman School of Music in jazz trumpet performance under the instruction of Clay Jenkins. Jamal is a multi-instrumentalist, writer, and composer who prides himself on free-flowing improvisation and open, honest expression.
During his time at Eastman, Jamal has worked with with artists and educators such as Danilo Perez, Tim Hagans, Billy Harper, and more. Through the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, Jamal was able to compete in the first inaugural Jack Rudin Jazz Championship at Jazz At Lincoln Center in January 2020. Jamal placed in the semi-finals of the National Trumpet Competition in both 2019 and 2020. During his time at school, Jamal has performed at various venues in the Rochester area, including Bop Shop Records as a sideman with the Rafael Enscio Quartet in 2020.
In his own compositions, Jamal hopes to connect with his audience by creating a sense of unity and comfort through spacious grooves and melodic textures. On April 24, 2021, Jamal released his debut solo album, “Loving You Through Me.” The album conveys a message of self-love and acceptance through the lens of pain, disappointment, and growth.