Obed Calvaire

Obed Calvaire, a Miami native of Haitian descent, is a graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. He received his bachelor of music in 2003, and his master of music in 2005. Calvaire has performed and recorded with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Seal, Eddie Palmieri, Vanessa Williams, Richard Bona, SFJazz Collective, David Foster, Mary J. Blige, Stefon Harris, The Clayton Brothers Quintet, Mike Stern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Peter Cincotti, Musiq Soulchild, Nellie McKay, Yellow Jackets, Joshua Redman, and Lizz Wright.

He has also performed with large ensembles such as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Metropole Orkest, Mingus Big Band, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Roy Hargrove Big Band, and the Bob Mintzer Big Band.

Currently, Obed Calvaire can be found playing with the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Dave Holland, Monty Alexander, Sean Jones, Yosvany Terry, and Mike Stern among others.