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Biography
Jerald Dustin DeVore (born November 26, 1973 in Peoria, Illinois, United States), known by his shortened name Jerry DeVore, is an American, an educator, and a freelance bassist working in New York City. 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 AF Concert Band and Jazz Band. Before leaving the AF, Mr. DeVore continued studying classical music and joined and R&B band called the Confidentials. He would continue performing with this group and local jazz musicians, until his departure to New York City in 2008.
2008 saw the beginning of his Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from New York University, where he graduated in 2010 and was awarded the Josephson Award for Outstanding Jazz Studies. At NYU, 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 NYC music scene, within several diverse circles.
Education
Studies
New York University, NY (2010)' Master’s in Jazz Performance Music Technology Winner of the Barney Josephson Award for Outstanding Jazz Studies Graduated with Honors
Electric Lounge Studios, IL (2005) Digital Recording Training Courses Completed – Pro Tools 101, 201, and 210M
University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE (2005) Pedagogy of Music Theory, Graduate Level Course
Bradley University, IL (Graduated December 1996) Bachelor of Music Degree - Graduated Cum Laude Music Performance Major - Emphasis on Bass Studies
Private Instructors
Classical Bass
- Steven Lestor
- Earl Gately
- Dr. Mark Morton
- James Lambert
- Joseph Guastafeste
Jazz
- Kenny Werner
- Jean-Michel Pilc
- Johannes Weidenmuller
- Mike Richmond
- Billy Drummond
Recording
2012-2008
| Year | Album | Artist | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Christmas from the Blue Note | Various Artists | Half Note Records |
| 2009 | Concepts | Liberatore and DeVore Duo | New World Jazz Record Label |
| 2008 | Dreaming in Color | Camille DeVore | Clarion Music |
2007-2002
| Year | Album | Artist | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | More than Waiting for Santa Claus | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
| 2006 | Under the Covers | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
| 2006 | Easy to Love | Camille Schmidt | Clarion Records |
| 2006 | Aero Regalla | Chris Saub | Bro-man Records |
| 2005 | Blue | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
| 2004 | Brand New Day | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
| 2003 | In the Summertime When the Music’s Fine | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
| 2003 | Bel Canto Magnificat | Bel Canto NE Children’s Choir | Ncc |
| 2002 | A Heartland Holiday Sampler | The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band | The Department of the Air Force |
| 2002 | St. Andrew’s Higher Praise | St. Andrew’s Methodist Church | |
| 2002 | Confidentials | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
| 2002 | Traditionals | The Confidentials | Backbone Entertainment |
2001-1998
| Year | Album | Artist | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Scenes and Variations | Concert Band from The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band | The Department of the Air Force |
| 2000 | Out of the Blue | The Noteables | The Department of the Air Force |
| 1998 | Windswept | The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band | The Department of the Air Force |
| 1998 | A Heartland Concert | Concert Band from The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band | The Department of the Air Force |