John Elliott Swana (born 1962) is an American jazz musician who played trumpet and flügelhorn until a benign tumor forced him to put down those instruments. He then picked up the valve trombone and electronic wind instrument to continue his music profession.

Jan 6, 2021 · John Swana was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, and began studying trumpet at the age of 11. He was drawn to jazz at the age of 17 after hearing Dizzy Gillespie, and the interest developed into a passion while he was in collage, where he began transcribing the solos of Freddie Hubbard, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, and ...

Feb 3, 2011 · A benign tumor behind his ear forced John Swana to put down the trumpet, an instrument he had played since he was 11 years old, about two years ago. The tumor, he believes, put pressure on...

Sep 1, 2024 · For his tenth Criss Cross date as a leader, trumpeter John Swana presents his first twin-tenor sextet. Swana, tenor saxophonists Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart, pianist David …

John is playing the EVI, and Valve Trombone, exclusively at the moment. Swana has performed and/or toured with the Mingus Big Band, and the Dave Holland Big Band.

Oct 20, 2022 · A Conversation with jazz musician John Swana, explaining how he plays his electronic wind instrument (EVI). Featured on Tim Brey's latest album "News" ...more

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Nov 4, 2006 · Thirteen years and seven recordings after beginning his association with Criss Cross, John Swana presents his first album as the sole front-line horn.

Feb 15, 2024 · So while Philadelphia native John Swana currently chooses to make his home in the city of Brotherly Love, it's clearly evident that this world-class musician could succeed …

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