Jesse McGuire
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Jesse McGuire is an American
United States
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 trumpeter from Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...

, famous for his execution of the Star Spangled Banner, which he has performed for three U.S. presidents, and at several major sporting events, most notably the 2000 Daytona 500
Daytona 500
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 and game 7 of the 2001 World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...

. He was lead trumpet for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra of New York City
New York City
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 and for the band Tower of Power
Tower of Power
Tower of Power is an American R&B-based horn section and band, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing for over 43 years. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section...

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He toured worldwide with many acts including Tower of Power and Wynton Marsalis. He currently plays most nights the Phoenician in Phoenix Arizona.

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