Jerald Dustin DeVore, known by his shortened name Jerry DeVore, is an American, an educator, and a freelance bassist working in New York City.
Education
New York University, New York (2010)" Master’s in Jazz Music Technology Winner of the Barney Josephson Award for Outstanding Jazz Studies Graduated with Honors
Electric Lounge Studios, Illinois (2005) Digital Training Courses Completed – Pro Tools 101, 201, and 210M
University of Nebraska at Omaha, North-East (2005) Pedagogy of Music Theory, Graduate Level Course
Bradley University, Illinois (Graduated December 1996) Bachelor of Music Degree - Graduated Cum Laude Music Major - Emphasis on Bass Studies
= Classical Bass =
Steven Lestor
Earl Gately
Doctor Mark Morton
James Lambert
Joseph Guastafeste
= Jazz =
Kenny Werner
Jean-Michel Pilc
Johannes Weidenmuller
Mike Richmond
Billy Drummond.
Career
His career began in Illinois, performing with symphony orchestras, commercial music, musical theater, jazz ensembles, and various recording sessions. Upon leaving Illinois in 1997, Mr. DeVore toured the nation with the Air Force Band, until 2001.
During this period, he continued recording and performing with small and large jazz groups in the Omaha, Nebraska area, while his main duties were with the Air Force Concert Band and Jazz Band.
Before leaving the Air Force, Mr. DeVore continued studying classical music and joined and Rhythm & Blues band called the Confidentials.
He would continue performing with this group and local jazz musicians, until his departure to New York City in 2008. At New York University, Mr. DeVore studied with an impressive list of faculty members and his career in jazz moved forward.
Mr. DeVore continues to be active in the New York City music scene, within several diverse circles.
Studies Private Instructors = Classical Bass Doctor = Jazz Outside.
