Terell Stafford has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player“ by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Known for being a gifted and versatile player with a voice all his own, Stafford combines lyricism and a deep love of melody with a spirited, adventurous edge. This uniquely expressive, well-defined musical talent allows Stafford the ability to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads.

Stafford has recorded six albums as a leader with his debut album in 1995 entitled Time to Let Go (Candid). His newest release, This Side of Strayhorn (MAXJAZZ 2011) features Tim Warfield, Bruce Barth, Peter Washington, and Dana Hall, and has been called “the first must have album of 2011“ and “genius“. As a sideman Stafford has been heard on over 90 albums.