Jake graduated from the University of Louisville Jamey Aebersold Jazz Studies Program with a degree in Music Education with Jazz Emphasis. While there he studied Classical Saxophone with Dr. Adam McCord, Jazz with Mike Tracy and Samir Kambarov, Flute with Kathy Karr, Clarinet with Dr. Matthew Nelson and spent 6-months studying at the Universidade de Brasilia in Brasilia, Brazil with Vadim Arsky and Bruno Mangueira.
He has been working the last few years onboard cruise ships playing a variety of music: Pop, Jazz, and Latin music. Most recently, Jake traveled to South America spending three months learning, teaching, and playing music in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador. Jake joined Carnival Cruise Lines in 2017, and has been Music Director on the Carnival Breeze and Carnival Liberty ships in addition to performing. In 2022, he joined the B.B. King All Stars at Sea on Holland-America ships performing Blues and Soul music with some of the best musicians at sea.
As a teacher, Jake has worked with students at the Elementary through High School levels. He student taught at Ballard High School and St. Matthews Elementary working with Jazz Ensemble I/II, the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Musicals, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles. Jake’s comfortable and has performed in a wide range of ensembles including big bands, jazz combos, chamber ensembles, funk bands, and rock/cover groups.
He has been working the last few years onboard cruise ships playing a variety of music: Pop, Jazz, and Latin music. Most recently, Jake traveled to South America spending three months learning, teaching, and playing music in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador. Jake joined Carnival Cruise Lines in 2017, and has been Music Director on the Carnival Breeze and Carnival Liberty ships in addition to performing. In 2022, he joined the B.B. King All Stars at Sea on Holland-America ships performing Blues and Soul music with some of the best musicians at sea.
As a teacher, Jake has worked with students at the Elementary through High School levels. He student taught at Ballard High School and St. Matthews Elementary working with Jazz Ensemble I/II, the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Musicals, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles. Jake’s comfortable and has performed in a wide range of ensembles including big bands, jazz combos, chamber ensembles, funk bands, and rock/cover groups.
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Tenor:
1961 Selmer Mark VI (91xxx) Jody Jazz DV 7 Alto: Selmer Reference 54 Unmarked Rubber Piece |
Flute:
Yamaha YFL-514 Clarinet: Buffet R-13 Festival D'addario Reserve XO D'addario Reserve 3 |