John Rapson
American musician
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Ira John Rapson, III was an American jazz trombonist and educator. Rapson began on piano at age five before switching to trombone. He studied at Westmont College, graduating in 1976, then took his MA in composition at California State University. Rapson taught at Westmont from 1980 to 1990, concurrently playing in Los Angeles with Vinny Golia . He also worked with Tim Berne , Walter Thompson , Bobby Bradford , and John Carter . He worked extensively as a leader with noted West Coast jazz players. 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. He also led a trio in 1986-1987 with Golia and Miranda.
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