Throughout his career, Tony Kadleck has been praised as a highly effective sideman, who has lent his hand to numerous musical activities. He is currently one of the most sought-after trumpet players in the New York area. He has recorded with a number of artists, including the Joe Henderson Big Band, Harry Connick Jr., Tony Bennett, and Ray Charles. Kadleck also spends plenty of time playing a wide variety of live concerts, having performed with Natalie Cole, Steely Dan, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Mintzer, and last May performed at the White House, as President Obama honored Burt Bacharach and Hal David with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Tony is currently a member of many organizations including John Pizzarelli’s “Swing Seven”, the Ron Carter Great Big Band, John Fedchock’s NY Big Band, the Westchester Jazz Orchestra, and the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra.