Trumpeter and composer Terell Stafford is one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of his generation. Stafford combines lyricism and his love of melody with a spirited, adventurous edge. On his new MaxJazz horn series release, TAKING CHANCES (LIVE IN SOUTH DAKOTA), Stafford confirms that he is well-defined musical talent who stands ready to carry on the rich trumpet tradition established by his predecessors. This release includes a mixture of original compositions and standards.