"From the moment I laid eyes on the cover of the Reader's Digest Treasury of Short Stories with Louis Armstrong on the cover,   I knew that trumpet playing was what I would do for the rest of my life. For a shy kid, the thought of going anywhere in the world and having people understand me through music was intoxicating.
​ I’ve been playing ever since then."
 John L. Worley Jr
 
John L Worley Jr. is a well known jazz musician, trumpeter and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. His love for jazz and in particular, the trumpet, permeates his work and life. Find out more about his musical contributions and upcoming shows here. ​​
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 Hi Friends,
What fun it was playing at Mama Kin in San Jose and the 65th annual MJF last Saturday.
Mo-Chi Quartet played at Mama Kin Restaurant in San Jose and we had a really fun time playing for everyone.  We also had a friend, saxophonist Martin Rossip sit in with Murray Low, Ken Okada, Wally Schnalle and myself.  That gig was partially funded by the Jazz in the Neighborhood organization.
And.......last Saturday I had the pleasure of playing at the 65th MJF with the Moy Eng and Wayne Wallace Blue Hour Project.  It was incredible to play with Wayne, Moy, Frank Martin, Dave Belove, Dezson Claiborne, Rick Vandivier, Michaelle Gorlitz and  last but least, the remarkable and creative saxophonist Mary Fettig!!!
Many great memories were made the last two weeks with these folks!!!
Next Sunday, I'll be playing with the Long Meadow Ranch Big Band at the Long Meadow Ranch/Farmstead in St. Helena.  It is a fund raiser for the Timothy Hall Foundation and the show will be featuring the music of Chris Walden and his original compositions.  Joining us will be vocalist Tierney Sutton.  
I hope you can come out and join us as we make music once again for a great cause....
All the best to you all,
John
Sunday, October 2nd.  3:30-6:30pm
Long Meadow Ranch Big Band
Plays the Music of Chris Walden with special guest vocalist, Tierney Sutton.
Timothy Hall Foundation Fund Raiser
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main St, St. Helena, CA
707-963-4555
​www.longmeadowranch.com



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​John Worley and the Mo-Chi Ensemble
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"Finally the world gets a chance to experience the music of one Bay Area's best kept secrets... Whether playing lead, or soloing in the bop style or sharing his vast knowledge with his numerous students, John brings a fresh approach to it all. Worley's music is from the heart..."
Ray Vega, The Bronx, 2002
"Telling a story, making a musical statement is something to often forgotten by artist, as they are too concerned only with their playing. Thank you John for reminding me, once again, what making music is all about." 
Tom E. Politzer, Lead Tenor, Tower of Power
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