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13 yrs. U.S. Marine Corps (Musician/ War Veteran)

  • Southwest Asia Service Medal (2 stars)
  • Kuwait Liberation Medal
  • National Defense Medal
  • Good Conduct Medal (4th Award)
  • Rifle Expert (4th award)
  • Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
  • Letter of Appreciation (10)
  • Certificate of Commendation (2)

Performance - Biography

Biography of Jacob Kaye

Jacob Kaye (professional name) American born and educated Jazz and Contemporary drummer with over 25 years performance experience on Stage, Screen and Television.

The accolades began when introduced to audiences at an early age. By 1966, Kaye's professional music career began - performing at DuPont family weddings with Hal Schiff (notable tenor player and leader of American Youth Jazz Band). Kaye's Jazz career continued with performances with Boise Lowery (Clifford Brown's first music teacher) and continued with events like performances at the first DuPont's Clifford Brown Jazz Festival (with sidemen from Woody Herman, Hubert Laws, "Philly" Jo Jones, Gary Burton, Hubert Laws, Buddy Rich bands), Jacob and Big Band have opened for B. B. King at the Florida Jazz Festival. An for variety sake, he has worked with such diverse musical styles as Country music star Lee Greenwood ("G-d Bless the USA", single) and as percussionist with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. Click here to continue.

1992 Disney movie "Spies", starring Cloris Leachman (Jacob & the band, in costume, as musician-extras).

Kaye has performed in many a diverse music styles, including:

  • Big Band & Small Group Jazz
  • Contemporary - R&B/ Funk/ Rock styles
  • Broadway Show -Tunes
  • Drum Corps & Orchestral Styles
  • Latin Styles

 

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