Artist Profile:
Justin Claveria
Justin Claveria began studying sax at age twelve. While in high school he won several awards from the International Association of Jazz Educators through high school jazz ensemble competitions and festivals. In his senior year of high school, he won a scholarship to the Berklee School of Music in Boston Massachusetts but decided to stay on the west coast and continue his studies at Santa Barbara City College.
During college, Justin continued to play in the jazz ensemble and continued to be recognized as an outstanding jazz soloist winning numerous awards at various college jazz competitions and festivals. In 1997, he entered the University of Southern California school of music. Justin continues to play all over the west coast and has recorded on many albums and recordings, including work for Warner Brothers. He is currently performing with the Nate Birkey Jazz Qunitet and other projects including his own group Groovephonic.
t coast and has recorded on many albums and recordings, including work for Warner Brothers. He is currently performing with the Nate Birkey Jazz Qunitet and other projects including his own group Groovephonic.
