Professional Experience
- A freelance career in pop and rock music that began at only age 15.
- Holds a B.M in Classical Trombone from the Eastman School of Music and an M.M in Jazz Studies from DePaul University.
- Has appeared on stage with Dag Juhlin, Kelly Hogan, Cathy Richardson, the Canadian Brass, Robbie Fulks, and NRBQ.
A Unique Voice
- A composer whose influences come from all corners of the music world.
- A bandleader whose had the pleasure of premiering works of his own at some of Chicagoland’s most notable venues.
- A writer and arranger for all kinds of ensembles, from duets to a full sized big band.
Upcoming Performances!
Residencies:
Henry Carpender Ensemble at Fitzgerald’s Sidebar: 1st Wednesday of every month
Expo ’76 & The Total Pro Horns at Simon’s Tavern: 2nd Wednesday of every month
- Henry Carpender at Prairie Moon – February 11th
- 9pm, all ages, $15 cover
- Stephen Parisi Trio at Ward 8 – February 12th
- 8pm, 21+, no cover
- Ian Leith at Tighthead Brewery – February 13th
- 7pm, 21+, no cover
- Mar Caribe at Lemon – February 20th
- 7:30pm, 21+, no cover
- Henry Carpender Quintet at Fitzgerald’s Sidebar – March 4th
- 7pm, 21+, no cover
- Karl Kirkpatrick at Cole’s – March 5th
- 9pm, 21+, $13 cover
- Karl Kirkpatrick at Tighthead Brewery – March 8th
- 7pm, 21+, no cover
- John Henry (Debut Show!) at Simon’s Tavern – March 11th
- 8:30pm, 21+, no cover
- Karl Kirkpatrick at AliveOne – March 18th
- 8:30pm, 21+, free
- Mar Caribe at Fitzgerald’s Sidebar – March 20th
- 6pm, 21+, no cover
- Karl Kirkpatrick at Fitzgerald’s Sidebar – March 27th
- 8:30pm, 21+, no cover
- Henry Carpender Quintet at Fitzgerald’s Sidebar – April 1st
- 7pm, 21+, no cover
- Expo 76 & the Total Pro Horns at Simon’s Tavern – April 8th
- 8:30pm, 21+, no cover
- Joey Acopiado Band at Cary’s Lounge – April 17th
- 8:30pm, 21+, no cover
Henry Carpender - Trombonist, Composer, Educator 