Jeffrey Cox, Music and Technology

Jeff Cox is a Richmond-based trumpet player, electronic musician, and vocalist. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music in Jazz Performance at New England Conservatory in Boston, specializing in contemporary and experimental music across different genres and media. Prior to his relocation, Cox was an active solo performer in the Boston area, bringing his trumpet and electronics project to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Jordan Hall, as well as smaller venues throughout New England. In addition, he has toured with jazz big bands, provided production work for both electronic and acoustic music, sung professionally in choirs, and premiered several new classical works for the trumpet. He also maintained a private trumpet studio throughout his decade in New England. He is passionate about the power of technology in making music more accessible for students of all backgrounds.