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Jason Prover
About Me
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.