Joseph Mooney is a trumpet player, composer, and bandleader from Beaufort, South Carolina.

After getting his first trumpet in his early teens, Mooney has sought to absorb everything he hears around him. Earning his bachelor’s degree in commercial music and jazz from Coastal Carolina University, Mooney has performed alongside world-class musicians, such as, John Daversa, Melissa Aldana, and Steve Houghton.

Mooney has had an active career whilst earning his Bachelors in Commercial Music and Jazz at Coastal Carolina University. Performing with various different jazz ensembles, Mooney has made appearances at Myrtle Beach jazz Festival, Gullah Geechee Day, has participated in a live jazz series at Chapin Library. He has established himself in his local music scene of Myrtle Beach, SC, playing weddings, jazz brunches, and church gigs, and jamming with local musicians.

Joseph plans on releasing his first EP independently in the Spring of 2024, Indulge the Mirror. “This record invites the listener to dive deep into their own reflection and discover what is beneath its surface.” Joseph Mooney plans to further his musical career by playing gigs in addition to writing and releasing music.