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Jason Parvey

Jazz Bear

About Me

Jason Parvey (tenor saxophone) is a freelance saxophonist and teacher in the Twin Cities area. He has performed with the Wolverines, The Bellagala Big Band, The Skyway Jazz Orchestra, and The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Jason has also worked with artists outside of the jazz genre, including Roster McCabe, Ari Herstand, Edens Empire, and the New Orleans Brass Band "Jack Brass." In the summer of 2006, he was selected from a nationwide audition tour to be a member of the Disneyland All-American College Band. While in the L.A. area he had the opportunity to study with Dan Higgins, Sal Lozano, and Bob Sheppard. He also had the opportunity to share the stage with Wayne Bergeron, Rick Baptiste, Bob Florence, Jiggs Whigham, Alex Isles, and Matt Harris. Currently, Jason is pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Performance at the University of Minnesota under the tutelage of the esteemed Dr. Eugene Rousseau.

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Member Since: 9/9/2005
Sounds Like: Delta City BluesOverjoyed part 1, Dan Higgins on Soprano with the Disney All-American College BandOverjoyed part 2, myself playing tenor
Type of Label: None