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Obed Calvaire, a native of Miami and of Haitian descent is a graduate with both a Master and Bachelor degree of Music from one of Americas premiere private music conservatories in the nation, Manhattan School of Music. He received his Bachelors degree in 2003, completing the undergraduate degree requirements in three years and receiving his Masters in 2005.
Mr. Calvaire has performed and recorded with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Seal, Eddie Palmieri, Vanessa Williams, Richard Bona, SF Jazz Collective, David Foster, Mary J. Blige, Stefon Harris, The Clayton Brothers Quintet, Mike Stern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Peter Cincotti, Monty Alexander, Music Soulchild, Nellie McKay, Yellow Jackets, Joshua Redman, Steve Turre, and Lizz Wright to name a few. He has also performed with large ensembles such as the Village Vanguard Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, Maria Schneider, Roy Hargrove Big Band, and the Bob Mintzer Big Band.
Currently, Obed Calvaire can be found playing with the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Dave Holland, Sean Jones, and Yosvany Terry among others.
