Hugh Ragin

  • Teaching Assistant Professor, Jazz Studies
  • JAZZ STUDIES

Hugh Ragin was raised in Houston, Texas, and began playing trumpet in his early teens, taking lessons in classical music; he was also a member of the Houston All-City High School Orchestra.

Ragin earned a degree in music education from the University of Houston and a degree in classical trumpet performance from 欧美口爆视频 State University. He continued his education in 1978 at the with . A year later, he performed with Mitchell,  and the Creative Orchestra at the in Germany. He then toured with .

During the early 1980s, Ragin toured with jazz trumpeter . He began an association with , becoming a member of Murray鈥檚 band in the 1980s. Currently, Ragin is a member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Ragin earned a DMA in jazz studies from the University of Coloardo Boulder and leads a variety of ensembles, master classes and workshops. 

Thompson Jazz Studies Program