FUMOSONIC: News

The Positive Times
A blog by John Fumo
A Paper devoted to promoting and encouraging positive human experiences in our global community.

Munich, Germany May 27, 2008.
Today hundreds of people were seen walking, riding bikes and enjoying their lives in the city center of Munich. Couples were seen in the park with their children laughing and holding conversations.

This tree, (not shown) and many more just like it, were giving off “good vibes” to all passers by.
“I’ve seen more and more people being just plain considerate to each other, it’s wonderful!” (Woman on the street.)

More good news to come

Tour of Europe begins!

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Neil Diamond appears on the Today Show, and again you can spot Fumo in the horn section.
Is this a trend?

Neil Diamond appears on American Idol and for a few brief seconds you could spot John Fumo playing in the horn section.

"ALL I WANT" aka "Just wanted you to love me" is being featured on the cinemasounds programming this month. This is the music that is played in the Regal Cinema Chain before the feature film.
Check it out!

9 trumpets at FOX Studios in LA, and somewhere near the end you might have noticed John Fumo.
Score by John Powell.
The other ttrumpet players included, Harry Kim, Dan Fornero, Rick Baptist,
Warren Luning, Jon Lewis, Wayne Bergeron, and Pete Decienna.

Can this be true?
Fumo with Lionel in New Orleans?
Essence awards, we'll see about this one.

There have been numerous sightings of Fumo playing in the pit at the Pantages production of Wicked,
along side Wayne Bergeron and/or Larry Hall.

Kona, Hawaii just witnessed John Fumo sitting in with Huey and the News. He had a great time and thought Huey was one hell of a nice guy.

John was spotted on American Idol 2 times this season. Along side Harry Kim, Justo Almario, Arturo Valasco and Ernie Fields Jr.

Check out the Photos page to see some session shots from the new "Fumosonic" CD (in progress.)
Brad Dutz, Don Markese, Eli Hludzik,
and Tim Kobza.

The Hornstars, john fumo tpt, bill esparza sax,
eric jorgenson trombone, just finished a track with rapper EVE.
The tune is Here I am. Horns arranged by the hornstars...

John Fumo will be in the band on this weeks broadcast of Clebrity Duets. Airing Sept 14th and 15th.

Ricky Minor is singlehandedly bringing live music to the american household. Way to go Ricky!

Elan, at the Hotel Figuroa.

Billboard and the Mobile Marketing Association invite you to spend the evening at a unique location just blocks from the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Figueroa Hotel (www.figueroahotel.com) is the coolest spot in downtown LA and you'll be networking with the who's who of the mobile industry. Whether you want to hang out by the pool and enjoy some live music or grab a secluded cubby and just chill with your co-workers, Figueroa is the spot to be. We'll keep the vibe light with a live performance by Elan (www.elanmusic.com). He's a hot, young artist that just signed with Interscope Records. And just in case you can't make it to the Bash, our sponsor, AOL, will be filming the performance for broadcast on AOL Sessions.
So, if you're ready to loosen up after MECCA, join us for cocktails, Live music and great company. And don't forget to thank our sponsors that have made the Bash possible, AOL, Vidiator and Telephia.
Hotel Figueroa * 939 S. Figueroa Street * Los Angeles, CA 90015

Movie night with AFI (American Film Intitute) and the Hollywood Bowl Orchesrta featured some intense 3rd trumpet work by John Fumo.
Warren Luening, Jon Lewis and Dan Fornero rounded out the section.

fumoSonic'c new CD project is moving forward, with the incredible playing of Brad Dutz, Eli Hludzik, MB Gordy, Mithcito Sanchez, and Joe Rotundi.
Brad Dutz played "tombek", tablas, and "riq" on 3 tunes that have a genre-bending blend of east indian, jazz and back beat rhythms.

John can be heard on the new "My Chemical Romance" CD.
Playing 3rd tpt way in the backround, he claims to have done his best.
Arranger David Cambell was stellar as usual.

Watch for the new HornStars at hornstars.net

Featuring John Fumo-trumpet, Bill Esparza-sax, and Eric Jorgensen-trombone.

The HornStars got their humble beginnings playing with the European King of Rai, Khaled.

The band included such famous names as Don Was on Bass, Carlos Santana on Guitar, Walfredo Reyes, Jr. on drums, and reggae artist Elan on Vocals.

They'll be bringing their hot HornStar licks to all the hippest recordings.