ED
HOGBEN
London-based trumpeter pioneering MIDI harmoniser technology in jazz performance
ABOUT
Ed Hogben is a London-based trumpeter exploring uncharted territory with his instrument. Using a MIDI harmoniser, he's able to play chords in real time – essentially fulfilling the role of piano or guitar in a jazz trio.
A recent graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Hogben has adapted the harmoniser as a live improvising tool in ways that haven't been done before.
His approach has resonated widely online, with performances capturing attention across the jazz community and beyond. Drawing on influences from Miles Davis and Tom Harrell, Hogben is opening up fresh possibilities for what a trumpet can be in jazz.
MIDI HARMONISER INNOVATION
Ed's pioneering use of MIDI technology allows him to create harmonic textures previously impossible on trumpet, transforming the instrument's role in modern jazz ensembles and opening new sonic territories for improvisation.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Watch Ed's MIDI Trumpet Harmoniser solo on 'G.T.D.S' by Kenny Garrett at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
A Visionary Trumpet Player and Producer
I've been a fan of his work for a while, and every time I listen to something he's produced, I'm blown away by the creativity and emotion he pours into it.
— James CollinsLET'S WORK
TOGETHER
Available for bookings, collaborations, and session work