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Jason Arce
Jason is a proud endorser of Cannonball Saxophones and BARI Mouthpieces.
Awards
B.A from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2007 M.M. from NYU in 2010 Joe Kennedy Scholarship Recipient 2x VCU Jazz Studies Scholarships Adjunct Faculty at NYU
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I am currently endorsed by Cannonball Saxophones and BARI Mouthpieces
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Recommended Reading: No BS! And Jason Arce in Urban Views Weekly
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RVAjazz
My article on the upcoming NO BS! Brass and Jason Arce Quintet gig at The Camel on August 1st was published today in Richmond's new Urban Views Weekly newspaper.[...]"We made a band with the intention of not having any saxophones in it," Pace says. When Arce first asked Pace if he could join the band, he was denied, although later an offer was extended to him. “I told Jason to play cowbell for a year, and he did ...
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"reflects obvious influences of saxophone giants like Joe Lovano and Chris Potter; climactic, abrasive and angular yet mellifluous and soothing." -Roberto Curtis of the Commonwealth Times
"Simplicity is a modest title for an album that has exciting complexities around every corner. Wild melodies, blazing solos, and unique interplay often mask any simplicity that is to be found in the music. But still, there is a certain welcomed basic-ness at the heart of saxophonist Jason Arce's debut release. Penned solely by Arce, the compositions are borne of a talented band full of life and energy." -Dean Christesen of RVAjazz
Primary Instrument
Saxophone
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
