Valery Ponomarev

Valery Ponomarev is a Russian-born jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader whose career developed in the United States. He spent four years with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, recording and touring internationally with the group. His subsequent work as a leader has continued his connection with the hard-bop tradition and with Blakey’s musical legacy. He has also performed and taught internationally. His documented recordings and collaborations establish the trumpet as his principal performing instrument. Source: [Artist information](https://summitrecords.com/artist/valery-ponomarev/)