Vinney Dawson began learning music under jazz pianist Aubrey Scarbrough at South Bay Junior Academy in Torrance, California.
In 2002, Vinney began studying trumpet with Phil Topping.
In 2006, he began performing with The Fabulous Esquires; a ‘30s and ‘40s big band.
During his high school years, Vinney earned recognition his freshman year as Outstanding Musician in the Concert Band. He became section leader of the marching band.
During Vinney’s senior year, he was named Outstanding Senior Musician and Outstanding Jazz Musician.
Just two years later, Vinney was privileged to march 1st trumpet in the 2007-2008 79th Annual Rose Parade with the PCC Honor Band.
In 2009, he was accepted into the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach.
In 2010, Vinney earned 3rd trumpet in the Concert Jazz Orchestra and lead trumpet in the Studio Jazz band.
During his freshman year, Vinney studied orchestral trumpet with Steve O’Connor.
Vinney studies commercial trumpet with Dan Fornero (www.danfornero.com).
In 2011, Vinney was accepted into the jazz studies program at California State University, Long Beach.
Currently, he works as the lead trumpet player for Carry On Band, a Top-40 band that specializes in songs by Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, and much more.
In 2002, Vinney began studying trumpet with Phil Topping.
In 2006, he began performing with The Fabulous Esquires; a ‘30s and ‘40s big band.
During his high school years, Vinney earned recognition his freshman year as Outstanding Musician in the Concert Band. He became section leader of the marching band.
During Vinney’s senior year, he was named Outstanding Senior Musician and Outstanding Jazz Musician.
Just two years later, Vinney was privileged to march 1st trumpet in the 2007-2008 79th Annual Rose Parade with the PCC Honor Band.
In 2009, he was accepted into the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach.
In 2010, Vinney earned 3rd trumpet in the Concert Jazz Orchestra and lead trumpet in the Studio Jazz band.
During his freshman year, Vinney studied orchestral trumpet with Steve O’Connor.
Vinney studies commercial trumpet with Dan Fornero (www.danfornero.com).
In 2011, Vinney was accepted into the jazz studies program at California State University, Long Beach.
Currently, he works as the lead trumpet player for Carry On Band, a Top-40 band that specializes in songs by Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, and much more.