LOS ANGELES, CA – Acclaimed trumpeter, producer and composer David Longoria has been awarded his first Grammy Award for his contributions to Brillo Brillo!, the latest album by Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band. The honor was announced at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2, 2025, marking a career milestone for Longoria, who has been previously nominated twice as an artist.
The competition in this category was especially fierce, with nominees including John Legend, Alice Cooper, Slash, Run DMC (Rock For Children), Lucy Kalantari, and Divinity Roxx. Longoria, who has collaborated with Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band for over 12 years, expressed deep appreciation for the recognition.
"Winning my first Grammy alongside such an incredible group of artists is truly humbling," said Longoria. "Music has always been my way of connecting with people, and this award is a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity."
Renton Native Graduated Renton High School
Longoria grew up in the Renton Highlands and attended McKnight Middle School and Renton High School.
Growing up in a financially challenged family, David was given free music lessons at the Renton Salvation Army Corps by retired Brigadier Charles Bennett. There they loaned him a trumpet until he was able to complete his year and a half layaway from Ben’s Loan, the local Renton Pawn Shop that sold the young musician his first trumpet, a 1958 Olds purchased for $65.
Upon graduation he attended Green River College in Auburn where he performed with the performance focussed Green River Music Company.
“I learned a lot at Green River and it prepared me to tour and perform in Las Vegas and across America and Europe,” Longoria says, adding “I met a lot of talented people with that program and many went on to have careers in music.”
On weekends through his years in high school and college, Longoria played his trumpet on the street corner in front of Bartell’s Drug Store at 5th and Pine in downtown Seattle, busking along with trombonist John Halvorson. They got well known for their weekly appearances, dressed in white tie and tails, calling themselves The Seattle Street Symphony. They specialized in traditional jazz, show tunes and nearly any request the audiences could think of. The performances led to many television appearances and were commissioned by Seattle’s KZOK Rock Radio to represent them at festivals known as The KZOK Born-To-Horn Street Band.
Longoria performed with many local professional groups including the 1930’s style dance band The John Holte Swing Band, Tuxedo Junction and others. At the age of 17, he produced his first solo album “Montage” and included talented local guests Walt Wagner, Grant Reeves, Clayton Murray, Ron Pierce, George Turner and Neil Anderson.
“I was so blessed to have such great musicians contribute to my album even though I was unknown and making an album on whatever money I could scare up on the street corner playing,” he remembers.
He released it independently to record stores throughout the Northwest and Canada before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue his music career at the national and international levels.
Expanding Musical Horizons in 2025
David Longoria is set to bring his signature sound to audiences worldwide throughout 2025, performing solo concerts with his band and dancers. Many of his live performances will feature local students joining him on stage to sing his inspirational song "We Are One", a unity anthem recorded with 750 artists from various musical backgrounds. The track, available on all digital streaming platforms, includes contributions from The Coasters, The Platters, Dazz Band, Barbara Morrison, Maria Conchita Alonso, Promise Marks, Dawnn Lewis, Corey Feldman, Brenda Holloway, and many more.
New PBS TV Special in the Works
Building on the success of his previous PBS TV Special, Longoria is set to film a new televised concert event this summer. The upcoming special will feature guest artists from multiple genres, continuing his tradition of blending energetic Latin, jazz, and contemporary influences. His first special, centered around his
acclaimed album Baila!, featured performances by Jimena, rapper 5 Star, April Diamond, Chris Standring, Juliet B Rock, and Therese Neaime. The show is available on youtube and at pbsspecials.org
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