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Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill mentors the next wave of jazz virtuosos on 'ELEPHANT'

NPR | By Martin Johnson
Published June 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM CDT

O'Farrill is an introspective player whose solos insinuate themselves to listeners. His new album proves he's as adept at matching wits with his peers and elders as he is nurturing his protégés.

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