Joel Lehman, Band Leader | Trumpet | Vocals 

Business leader by day, Joel has played all over Milwaukee since moving to town in 2018. His voice and collection of unique Monette trumpets bring new life to the standards, and his storytelling carries the audience along for the ride.  Playing at venues ranging from Jazz in the Park, Blu at the Pfister, Hotel St Kate's, Bar Centro, Riverwest Pizza, Lupi and Iris, Ally's Bistro, The Jazz Estate, SIP MKE, Transfer Pizzeria and numerous corporate events, private celebrations and senior centers, Joel touches a wide variety of audiences, styles and events. 

Joel performs regularly in Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis, where he plays clubs, jam sessions, senior centers and weddings with groups sized to the event.  His unique sound and his captivating storytelling ensure that audiences stay engaged.  Joel performs exclusively on Monette instruments and is a Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) nominee for outstanding instrumentalist.

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Inspirations: Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Chuck Mangione, Chet Baker