Don Sickler

Don Sickler (January 6, 1944) is an American jazz trumpeter, arranger and producer.

In the 1980s, he set up a tribute band, Dameronia, with Philly Joe Jones, to play the music of Tadd Dameron.

He also worked extensively with Joe Henderson, a collaboration leading to four Grammy awards.

Discography

As leader

• The Music of Kenny Dorham (Reservoir, 1983)
• Night Watch (Uptown, 1995)
• Reflections (HighNote, 2002)

With Dameronia

• To Tadd with Love (Uptown, 1982) with Philly Joe Jones
• Look Stop Listen (Uptown, 1983) with Philly Joe Jones
• Live at the Theatre Boulogne (Soul Note, 1989)

As sideman

With Superblue

• Superblue (Blue Note, 1988)
• Superblue II (Blue Note)

With Larry Coryell

• Inner Urge (HighNote, 2001)

With Clifford Jordan

• Play What You Feel (Mapleshade, 1990 [1997])
• Down Through the Years (Milestone, 1991)

With Freddie Redd

• Lonely City (Uptown, 2001)

With Charlie Rouse

• Social Call (Uptown, 1984) and Red Rodney - as arranger
• Soul Mates (Uptown, 1988 [1993]) featuring Sahib Shihab - as arranger

With James Spaulding

• Blues Nexus (Muse, 1993) - flugelhorn on 1 track

With Jack Walrath

• Gut Feelings (Muse, 1990 [1992]) as conductor

With Cedar Walton

• Cedar Walton Plays (Delos, 1986)
• Roots (Astor Place, 1997)

With Frank Wess and Johnny Coles

• Two at the Top (Uptown, 1983) - as arranger