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Jason Prover

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A rising star on the NYC music scene, Jason Prover already has an impressive resume at the age of 25. Raised in South Florida, Prover was introduced to music early in life by his parents. Choosing the trumpet at age 10, he was quickly enthralled by the instrument and began playing in school bands and with local musicians.

Prover received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Florida, studying under the guidance of Dr. Joyce F. Davis. At 18, Prover became a founding member of the nationally touring band, Umoja Orchestra. He played with a number of other ensembles, as well, such as his Lower 13th Street. At 22, Prover was named Charter President of U.F.'s Jazz Appreciation Student Society/Jazz Collective. He also wrote a music column for the Fine Print Newspaper.

Since moving to New York City in 2009, Prover has been in demand playing all styles of music including traditional and modern jazz, salsa, and classical. He currently performs with his Sneak Thievery Orchestra, the Hot Sardines, The Recessionals, The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, the JP4, and more. In 2011, Prover received a Masters of Music Degree in Jazz Performance from the Steinhardt School at New York University. During his time at NYU, he served as the Graduate Assistant to the Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. David Schroeder, and as an adjunct instructor. Prover is currently on faculty at the prestigious, Third Street Music School Settlement and Friend's Seminary in Manhattan.

He has appeared at such legendary venues as Rockefeller Center, “Dizzy’s Coca Cola Room” @ Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note in NYC, Smalls, The Phillips Center in Florida, Webster Hall, and more. Prover has studied with and/or performed with Dr. Joyce F. Davis, Dr. David Schroeder, Gary Langford, Joe Alessi, Dr. Paul Richards, Brian Lynch, Tony Moreno, Jean-Michel Pilc, Joe Lovano, Ralph Allesi, Rich Shemaria, Bruce Arnold, Lenny Pickett, Ralph Lalama, Dafnis Prieto, Wycliffe Gordon, Chris Potter, Andy Milne, Don Friedman, Billy Drewes, Rich Perry, Tony Malaby, Mark Turner, Billy Drummond, John Hebert, Kenny Werner, Little Jimmy Scott, Francisco Mela, and more.