In this episode, we sat down with the talented, dual-threat, trumpeter and comedian, Kellin Hanas, to talk about her unique and exciting musical trajectory.
We discussed Kellin’s start in music, how role-models affected the trajectory of her career, taking the chance on NYC, balancing both trumpet and comedy, how she defines her personal artistic style, how music and social media can benefit a unique career, and more!
This episode was an inspiring conversation, and is a can’t miss listen for someone looking to balance multiple passions while setting up a thriving career in the arts.
Don’t know much about Kellin? Let’s catch you up:
Hailed in the International Trumpet Guild Journal as “one of the best up and coming jazz musicians on the globe”, trumpeter, composer, and comedian Kellin Hanas of Wheaton, Illinois is a Jazz Trumpet BM student at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, studying under legendary trumpeters Ingrid Jensen and Scott Wendholt.
Currently, Hanas splits her time between being a full-time student, performing artist and educator in New York City, touring with celebrities such as Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award Winning Actor Darren Criss, 11x GRAMMY Award winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, and fashion designer and actor Isaac Mizrahi. She is the leader of her own band, the Kellin Hanas Quintet, which debuted for the first time in the Summer of 2022 in the upstairs of the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in NYC. Alongside her music, Hanas adds a unique touch of comedy into her shows, and has amassed millions of views for her original comedic content, stories and characters. She has worked with venues such as Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and has worked with jazz greats such as Sean Jones, Wycliffe Gordon, and Christian McBride. She also is a regular member of the Grace Fox Big Band, and was a featured soloist on the band's debut album "Eleven-O-Seven".
Through social media, Hanas has amassed a following of over 200,000 followers. She hopes to use her platforms to inspire, connect with others and spread joy.
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