Arthur Stewart (Art) Farmer (August 21, 1928 – October 4, 1999), was an Americanjazztrumpeter and flugelhorn player. He also played flumpet, a trumpet/flugelhorn combination designed for him by David Monette. August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the early 1920s in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ... A trumpeter may be one of several things: A trumpeter is a musician who plays the trumpet. ... Flugelhorn- this is a standard 3-valved Bb model. ... The flumpet is a hybrid musical instrument blending qualities of the trumpet and flugelhorn. ... David G. Monette is an American craftsman who designs and builds custom-built brass instruments and mouthpieces for musicians. ...
Farmer also recorded extensively as a leader throughout his later career.
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