The ‘Late Show’ Horn Player and O.A.R. Touring Member Jon Lampley Outlines Debut LP [Video]

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Since 2022, particular Sundays have seen Brooklyn’s Bar LunÀtico transformed into a place of worship due impart to the musical excellence led by Jon Lampley. As a stimulant for the musician’s gospel-tinged roots, these performances functioned as the convergence of space and style, as snared on Lampley’s debut solo release, Night Service: Live at LunÀtico, due May 17. 

A trumpet player, bandleader, and captivating frontman, Lampley propels his gift as a performer and songwriter to the forefront of the impending set, which aims to “take the zeal of church to a secular space, where folks could feel inspired regardless of their particular faith.” The grandson of a pastor, the artist ties his sonic intent to heritage and introduces himself to a larger audience through an amalgamated batch of original music and arrangements of his favorite songs. 

Lampley’s history can be traced back to his 2015 initiation as a member of …