Jeff had his world delightfully changed when he met Graciela Emerson, piano/vocals, in 2009, the couple married in 2015. Graciela is originally from Cuernavaca, Mexico, and brings a wealth of knowledge related to Latin American rhythms, songs, and musicology. She met Jeff while performing with Latin music group Chakai Manta, which translates to "from far away" in the indigenous Chilean language of Quechuan. Jeff joined the group in 2009, performing with them for ten years. The couple have since performed in USA, Canada & Mexico with many performers, presenting unique arrangements of Latin American Folk Music not commonly heard elsewhere.
JEFFREY HAGER, Trumpet Artist
E-mail: jeff@jeffreyhager.com
GRACIELA EMERSON, PIANIST
Jeff was music director for international blues recording artist Travis "the Moonchild" Haddix, performing over 20 years & writing horn charts for 16 of Travis' full length CD's. Jeff's horn sections enabled tours across the USA and overseas at festivals in Switzerland, England, and France. At right is the Shakedown Blues Festival in Peterborough England, and below is the Cognac Blues Festival in Cognac, France. Jeff retired from the band in 2012 to pursue making music with his love, Graciela.
HAGER THE HERALD,
TRUMPET FANFARES
Jeff has played his custom herald trumpet for Governors, Mayors, CEO's, Weddings, the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, International Fraternity Presidents and more.
He works with area keyboardists, organists and other collaborators to give your occasion the regal fanfare it deserves, giving your important people an entrance others will never forget.
