Jay DaVersa

Trumpet player Toured with many artists & bands such as Johnny Mathis & played the jazz chair in the Stan Kenton Orchestra from l966-68. He can be heard as one of the featured soloists on the recording, "Stan Kenton conducts the Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton." In addition to his extensive studio credits Jay has performed with many artists including: George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Hampton Hawes, Roger Kellaway, Henry Mancini, Joe Sample, Frank Zappa, Shelly Manne & many more.