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Jarvis
Raymond's music has been
captivating audiences for years and his passion for performing
has led him across the world. He is available for performances with his
jazz trio and for teaching in both clinics and private study.
Beginning as
early as age twelve, Jarvis Raymond has been playing guitar and
composing for the better part of his life. In 2001, Jarvis Raymond was
accepted to Millikin University where he studied classical guitar under
NPR soloist Manley Mallard and received the Young Artists Award. In
2002, he transferred to Northern Illinois University where he studied
jazz under virtuoso guitarist Fareed Haque and received his Bachelors
of Music with honors. In 2007 Jarvis Raymond completed his Masters of
Music at Webster University and graduated with honors. That same year
he had the privilege of studying with jazz legend Jack Wilkins in New York City.
Since
then he has performed and toured both nationally and
internationally
with musical theater productions, on cruise ships and with his own
trio. In 2011 he had the opportunity to travel to South Africa to
perform with Afrikaans vocalist Julia Conradie. Currently, Jarvis
resides in Chicago where he performs and teaches.
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