Jeff Jarvis
Trumpet
About
Jeff Jarvis is a trumpeter, composer, and music educator. He is the Director of Jazz Studies at California State University Long Beach and also works frequently as a soloist, guest conductor and clinician. Prior to his work in the music education field, Jarvis worked in music publishing and as a studio musician. He has appeared on over 100 recordings including those by Lou Rawls, Michael Jackson, Melba Moore and The O’Jays. He has also performed live with a variety of artists such as Gladys Knight, Van Morrison, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks, and Joe Lovano.
Trivia
Jeff Jarvis has composed or arranged over 175 works. In 2019 the Global Music Awards honored Jeff Jarvis with a special award for Lifetime Contributions to Jazz and Jazz Education. Jeff is part-owner of Kendor Music, Inc., the first educational music publisher to provide jazz charts written especially for students.
Early Life
Jeff Jarvis, born in 1952, grew up in a musical household; both his parents were music educators. His father, a trumpeter and band director, and his mother, a vocal teacher, instilled in him a love for music from an early age. Jarvis started playing the trumpet as a child and played in school bands throughout elementary and middle school. During high school he auditioned for and won a full scholarship to the Valley Forge Military Academy near Philadelphia. As part of the Valley Forge Military Academy Band he performed frequently for events, visiting dignitaries, and even President Nixon. Following graduation, Jarvis played locally in Philadelphia bands as well as doing session work.
Jeff Jarvis Solos
2021
Trumpet solo - How Long Has This Been Going On? - 2021
4/4 ballad in B♭ major at 59 BPM
Trumpet solo - Estate - 2021
4/4 bossa nova in B♭ minor at 88 BPM
Trumpet solo - Triste - 2021
4/4 bossa nova in G major at 127 BPM